Violation Code: 48
FDA Violation
Charge Code: NEEDS ACID
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 48
- Charge Code
- NEEDS ACID
- 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 acidification.
- Legal Section
- 402(a)(4), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Most Affected Firms
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 1/21/2026 | OLIVES (PIT FRUIT) 21GYT09 | |
| 1/14/2026 | MUSTARD GREENS (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE) 24TGT20 | |
| 1/14/2026 | MUSTARD GREENS (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE) 24TGT20 | |
| 1/14/2026 | MUSTARD GREENS (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE) 24TGT20 | |
| 1/14/2026 | MUSTARD GREENS (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE) 24TGP20 | |
| 1/14/2026 | MUSTARD GREENS (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE) 24TGP20 | |
| 1/14/2026 | MUSTARD GREENS (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE) 24TGP20 | |
| 11/13/2025 | TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.) 16AVE45 | |
| 11/13/2025 | TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.) 16AVE45 | |
| 11/13/2025 | TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.) 16AVE45 | |
| 11/13/2025 | TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.) 16AVE45 | |
| 11/13/2025 | TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.) 16AVE45 | |
| 11/13/2025 | TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.) 16AVE45 | |
| 11/13/2025 | TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.) 16AVE45 | |
| 11/13/2025 | TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.) 16AVE45 |
Related Violations
Other violations under the same legal section: 402(a)(4), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 48?
48 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 acidification.". 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 48?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 458 import refusals issued for violation code 48, affecting 141 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 48?
The most recent import refusal for violation 48 was on January 21, 2026.
What products are commonly refused for violation 48?
Products commonly refused under violation 48 include: OLIVES (PIT FRUIT), MUSTARD GREENS (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE). These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 48?
Violation code 48 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.