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Violation Code: 9

FDA Violation

Charge Code: SALMONELLA

23,424
Total Refusals
3866
Affected Firms
1/22/2026
Latest Case
10/1/2001
First Case

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 NameLocationCases
1Mahashian Di Hatti Pvt. Ltd.Gurgram, INDIA508
2Ramdev Food Products Pvt LtdChangodar, INDIA303
3Empacadora San Jose ViejoSan Jose del Cabo, MEXICO300
4Mahashian Di Hatti Ltd.New Delhi, INDIA263
5QUALITY SPICES & FOOD EXPORTS PVT.LTD.Ambernath (E), INDIA215
6M/S Jhaveri IndustriesUmargam, INDIA213
7Pt. Kelola Mina Laut- Integrated Seafood IndustriesGresik, INDONESIA200
8Shan Foods (Private) LimitedKarachi, PAKISTAN194
9Haldiram Exports (Pvt) LimitedNew Delhi, INDIA178
10Nam Hai Company Ltd.Ho Chi Minh City, VIETNAM160
11National FoodsKarachi, PAKISTAN159
12ErnimichNsawam, GHANA149
13ADANI FOOD PRODUCTS PVT LTDRajkot, INDIA140
14DION HERBS & SPICESSaint-Jerome, CANADA134
15Shree Bhagwati Flour & Foods PVT. LTDChangodar, INDIA131
16RUPSHA FISH & ALLIED INDUSTRIES LIMITEDBagerhat, BANGLADESH131
17Cargill LimitedClavet, CANADA122
18BIKANERVALA FOODS PVT. LTD.Greater Noida, INDIA118
19PT Bumi Menara InternusaSurabaya, INDONESIA116
20Ravi Spice Processors Pvt Ltd.Bengaluru, INDIA108

Recent Import Refusals

DateProductFirm
1/22/2026
SPICES, GROUND, CRACKED, ETC., N.E.C.
28BYY99
MTR Foods Private LimitedINDIA
1/22/2026
RICE FLAKES,PUFFS,KRISPIES,LOOPS READY TO EAT
05AGT03
Shree Bhagwati Flour & Foods PVT. LTDINDIA
1/22/2026
RICE FLAKES,PUFFS,KRISPIES,LOOPS READY TO EAT
05AGT03
Shree Bhagwati Flour & Foods PVT. LTDINDIA
1/21/2026
FISH, N.E.C.
16AGD99
Maritime FisheriesPAKISTAN
1/21/2026
FISH, N.E.C.
16AGD99
Maritime FisheriesPAKISTAN
1/21/2026
FISH, N.E.C.
16AGD99
Maritime FisheriesPAKISTAN
1/21/2026
FISH, N.E.C.
16AGD99
Maritime FisheriesPAKISTAN
1/21/2026
CHILI SEASONING ( CHILI POWDER AND PAPRIKA) LIQUID WITHOUT SALT
28GYU13
Haldiram Foods International Pvt. LtdINDIA
1/21/2026
CURRY POWDER, WITHOUT SALT
28EYT04
Haldiram Foods International Pvt. LtdINDIA
1/21/2026
WHOLE SPICE, N.E.C.
28AYB99
Haldiram Foods International Pvt. LtdINDIA
1/21/2026
SPICES, FLAVORS AND SALT NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.
28YYY99
Haldiram Foods International Pvt. LtdINDIA
1/21/2026
CHILI SEASONING ( CHILI POWDER AND PAPRIKA) LIQUID WITHOUT SALT
28GYU13
Haldiram Foods International Pvt. LtdINDIA
1/18/2026
PEPPER, BLACK, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)
28BYY54
Sacconi Agroindustrial Comercio E. Exportacao Ltda.BRAZIL
1/16/2026
SESAME SEED (EDIBLE SEED)
23KGT02
FALLAHA AL HASAN MAKINA TIBBI CIHAZLAR KOZMETIK KIMYA VE ITH IHR SAN TIC LTD STITURKEY
1/15/2026
PEPPER,BLACK, WHOLE (SPICE)
28AGT54
DAKSHINA PINAKINI ORGANIC FARMING PRIVATE LIMITEDINDIA

Related Violations

Other violations under the same legal section: 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION

CodeCharge CodeCases
251POISONOUS5009
295LISTERIA3207
297AFLATOXIN731
281BACTERIA487
3878POISONORD377
245EXCESS SUL142
3897MYCOTOXIN54
3460VIBRIO49

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 23424 import refusals issued for violation code 9, affecting 3866 unique firms.

When was the most recent refusal for violation 9?

The most recent import refusal for violation 9 was on January 22, 2026.

What products are commonly refused for violation 9?

Products commonly refused under violation 9 include: SPICES, GROUND, CRACKED, ETC., N.E.C., RICE FLAKES,PUFFS,KRISPIES,LOOPS READY TO EAT, FISH, N.E.C.. 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.