Violation Code: 9
FDA Violation
Charge Code: SALMONELLA
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 9
- Charge Code
- SALMONELLA
- Description
- The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to contain Salmonella, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.
- Legal Section
- 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Most Affected Firms
| # | Firm Name | Location | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mahashian Di Hatti Pvt. Ltd. | Gurgram, INDIA | 508 |
| 2 | Ramdev Food Products Pvt Ltd | Changodar, INDIA | 303 |
| 3 | Empacadora San Jose Viejo | San Jose del Cabo, MEXICO | 300 |
| 4 | Mahashian Di Hatti Ltd. | New Delhi, INDIA | 263 |
| 5 | QUALITY SPICES & FOOD EXPORTS PVT.LTD. | Ambernath (E), INDIA | 215 |
| 6 | M/S Jhaveri Industries | Umargam, INDIA | 213 |
| 7 | Pt. Kelola Mina Laut- Integrated Seafood Industries | Gresik, INDONESIA | 200 |
| 8 | Shan Foods (Private) Limited | Karachi, PAKISTAN | 194 |
| 9 | Haldiram Exports (Pvt) Limited | New Delhi, INDIA | 178 |
| 10 | Nam Hai Company Ltd. | Ho Chi Minh City, VIETNAM | 160 |
| 11 | National Foods | Karachi, PAKISTAN | 159 |
| 12 | Ernimich | Nsawam, GHANA | 149 |
| 13 | ADANI FOOD PRODUCTS PVT LTD | Rajkot, INDIA | 140 |
| 14 | DION HERBS & SPICES | Saint-Jerome, CANADA | 134 |
| 15 | RUPSHA FISH & ALLIED INDUSTRIES LIMITED | Bagerhat, BANGLADESH | 131 |
| 16 | Shree Bhagwati Flour & Foods PVT. LTD | Changodar, INDIA | 129 |
| 17 | Cargill Limited | Clavet, CANADA | 122 |
| 18 | BIKANERVALA FOODS PVT. LTD. | Greater Noida, INDIA | 117 |
| 19 | PT Bumi Menara Internusa | Surabaya, INDONESIA | 116 |
| 20 | NGOC SINH SEAFOODS | California Mau, VIETNAM | 108 |
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | CORIANDER, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE) 28BGH15 | OM EXIM CORPORATIONINDIA |
| 12/31/2025 | CORIANDER, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE) 28BGH15 | OM EXIM CORPORATIONINDIA |
| 12/31/2025 | CORIANDER, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE) 28BGH15 | OM EXIM CORPORATIONINDIA |
| 12/31/2025 | LEAF & STEM VEGETABLES, N.E.C. 24TGT99 | Global Food Trading Co., Ltd.THAILAND |
| 12/30/2025 | PISTACHIO, PASTE 23DGT11 | |
| 12/23/2025 | FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C. 07BGT99 | |
| 12/23/2025 | FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C. 07BGT99 | |
| 12/23/2025 | FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C. 07BGT99 | |
| 12/23/2025 | FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C. 07BGT99 | |
| 12/23/2025 | FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C. 07BGT99 | |
| 12/23/2025 | FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C. 07BGT99 | |
| 12/23/2025 | FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C. 07BGT99 | |
| 12/23/2025 | FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C. 07BGT99 | |
| 12/23/2025 | POTATO CHIPS,FRIED 07BGT06 | |
| 12/23/2025 | FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C. 07BGT99 |
Related Violations
Other violations under the same legal section: 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 9?
9 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 contain Salmonella, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.". This violation is based on 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
How many import refusals have been issued for violation 9?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 23378 import refusals issued for violation code 9, affecting 3860 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 9?
The most recent import refusal for violation 9 was on December 31, 2025.
What products are commonly refused for violation 9?
Products commonly refused under violation 9 include: CORIANDER, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE), LEAF & STEM VEGETABLES, N.E.C., PISTACHIO, PASTE. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 9?
Violation code 9 is based on 402(a)(1), 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.