Violation Code: 3898
FDA Violation
Charge Code: INADPRCCTL
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 3898
- Charge Code
- INADPRCCTL
- Description
- The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health due to inadequate process controls.
- Legal Section
- 402(a)(4), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Most Affected Firms
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | ONION BULB (YELLOW, WHITE, RED, ETC.), JUICE OR DRINK 25MGE25 | |
| 12/16/2025 | OLIVES (PIT FRUIT) 21GYT09 | |
| 12/12/2025 | BAMBOO SHOOTS, DRIED OR PASTE 24UGY03 | |
| 12/12/2025 | BAMBOO SHOOTS, DRIED OR PASTE 24UGY03 | |
| 11/24/2025 | COFFEE DRINK 31GGT01 | Gueldenkron Fruchtsaft GmbHGERMANY |
| 11/19/2025 | GRASS JELLY DRINK BEVERAGE BASE 30YGT01 | |
| 11/19/2025 | GRASS JELLY DRINK BEVERAGE BASE 30YGT01 | |
| 11/19/2025 | GRASS JELLY DRINK BEVERAGE BASE 30YGT01 | |
| 11/17/2025 | TEA, GREEN 31KGH02 | |
| 11/17/2025 | COFFEE DRINK 31GGT01 | Gueldenkron Fruchtsaft GmbHGERMANY |
| 11/17/2025 | GRASS JELLY DRINK BEVERAGE BASE 30YGT01 | |
| 11/17/2025 | GRASS JELLY DRINK BEVERAGE BASE 30YGT01 | |
| 11/17/2025 | GRASS JELLY DRINK BEVERAGE BASE 30YGT01 | |
| 11/14/2025 | OLIVES, BLACK, (PIT FRUIT) 21GEE10 | Con. I. Ioannidis S.A.GREECE |
| 11/13/2025 | OLIVES, BLACK, (PIT FRUIT) 21GEE10 | Con. I. Ioannidis S.A.GREECE |
Related Violations
Other violations under the same legal section: 402(a)(4), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 3898?
3898 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health due to inadequate process controls.". This violation is based on 402(a)(4), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
How many import refusals have been issued for violation 3898?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 273 import refusals issued for violation code 3898, affecting 31 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 3898?
The most recent import refusal for violation 3898 was on December 22, 2025.
What products are commonly refused for violation 3898?
Products commonly refused under violation 3898 include: ONION BULB (YELLOW, WHITE, RED, ETC.), JUICE OR DRINK, OLIVES (PIT FRUIT), BAMBOO SHOOTS, DRIED OR PASTE, COFFEE DRINK. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 3898?
Violation code 3898 is based on 402(a)(4), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). This section of the law establishes requirements that imported products must meet to be allowed entry into the United States.
Data sourced from the FDA Data Dashboard, a public database maintained by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.