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MTR Foods Private Limited

FDA import alert and refusal historyBangalore, IndiaFEI 1000500626

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As of October 26, 2026, MTR Foods Private Limited (Bangalore, India) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-19 (Food products: Salmonella) for curry powder (madras sambar powder); spiced chutney powder; bisibele bhath masala (spice mix w/rice); sambar powder seasoning mix; rasam powder seasoning mix; tomato rice powder, published by FDA on September 16, 2009, is also listed on Import Alert 03-05 (green list), and has 71 FDA import refusals recorded since October 2016.

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Current status

Import alerts
IA 99-19 · red listIA 03-05 · green list
Last import refusal
Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c. · SALMONELLA
Last warning letter
None found
Last inspection
Classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)

Every FDA record for MTR Foods Private Limited

78 records, newest first. Each line links to the FDA page it came from.

2026

  1. Import refusal
    Refused, Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry SCS-7950502-5
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2025

  1. Import refusal
    Refused, Multiple food specialities, side dishes and desserts, n.e.c.INCONSPICUEntry KM6-3604529-6
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  2. Import refusal
    Refused, Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c.ALLERGENLABELINGEntry KM6-3604529-6
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2024

  1. Import refusal
    Refused, Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry KM6-1613001-9
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  2. Import refusal
    Refused, 3 lines in one entry: Multiple food specialities, side dishes and desserts, n.e.c.; Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c.FILTHYSALMONELLAEntry KM6-3625444-3Show 3 lines
    • Refused, Multiple food specialities, side dishes and desserts, n.e.c.FILTHYEntry KM6-3625444-3Source
    • Refused, Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry KM6-3625444-3Source
    • Refused, Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c.FILTHYEntry KM6-3625444-3Source
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  3. Import refusal
    Refused, 5 lines in one entry: Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c.; Mixed spice and seaonings, without salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry KM6-3617593-7Show 5 lines
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  4. Import refusal
    Refused, 4 lines in one entry: Chutney; Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry KM6-3624389-1Show 4 lines
    • Refused, ChutneySALMONELLAEntry KM6-3624389-1Source
    • Refused, Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry KM6-3624389-1Source
    • Refused, Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry KM6-3624389-1Source
    • Refused, Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry KM6-3624389-1Source
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  5. Import refusal
    Refused, Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry KM6-3617593-7
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  6. Import refusal
    Refused, Tamarind, dried or pasteFILTHYEntry J89-0143489-6
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  7. Import refusal
    Refused, 4 lines in one entry: Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry KM6-1606173-5Show 4 lines
    • Refused, Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry KM6-1606173-5Source
    • Refused, Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry KM6-1606173-5Source
    • Refused, Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry KM6-1606173-5Source
    • Refused, Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry KM6-1606173-5Source
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2023

  1. Import refusal
    Refused, Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry KM6-1603726-3
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  2. Import refusal
    Refused, Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry KM6-3603801-0
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  3. Import refusal
    Refused, ChutneySALMONELLAEntry KM6-3604446-3
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  4. Import refusal
    Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry KM6-3604960-3Show 2 lines
    • Refused, Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry KM6-3604960-3Source
    • Refused, Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry KM6-3604960-3Source
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  5. Import refusal
    Refused, Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry KM6-3604067-7
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Show 50 earlier records (2009–2023)

2023

  1. Import refusal
    Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Curry powder, ground, cracked, without saltSALMONELLAEntry 8KP-0040470-8Show 2 lines
    • Refused, Curry powder, ground, cracked, without saltSALMONELLAEntry 8KP-0040470-8Source
    • Refused, Curry powder, ground, cracked, without saltSALMONELLAEntry 8KP-0040470-8Source
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  2. Import refusal
    Refused, Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry KM6-3606777-9
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2022

  1. Import refusal
    Refused, Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c.LIST INGREPRESRV LBLEntry KM6-3577446-6
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2021

  1. Inspection
    Inspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ; Foodborne Biological Hazards
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  2. Import refusal
    Refused, Curry powder, ground, cracked, without saltSALMONELLAEntry 799-5454019-0
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  3. Import refusal
    Refused, Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry KM6-3557364-5
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  4. Import refusal
    Refused, 24 lines in one entry: Non-standard breads, rolls, buns, etc prepared dry mix without milk or egg; Spices, flavors and salt not mentioned elsewhere, n.e.c.LACKS N/CSTD NAMENUTRIT LBLLIST INGREEntry 235-2341905-1Show 24 lines
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2020

  1. Import refusal
    Refused, 4 lines in one entry: Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c.; Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry 235-2340881-5Show 4 lines
    • Refused, Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry 235-2340881-5Source
    • Refused, Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry 235-2340881-5Source
    • Refused, Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry 235-2340881-5Source
    • Refused, Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry 235-2340881-5Source
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2019

  1. Import refusal
    Refused, Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c.LIST INGREFLAVR LBLGEntry KM6-3522837-2
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  2. Import refusal
    Refused, VermicelliFILTHYEntry KM6-3522837-2
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  3. Import refusal
    Refused, Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry KM6-3521057-8
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2018

  1. Import refusal
    Refused, Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry 523-1182322-4
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  2. Import refusal
    Refused, Mixed bean/seed sprouts, juice or drinkFILTHYEntry EVJ-0213781-1
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  3. Import refusal
    Refused, Food pack requir mix/cook, n.e.c.LIST INGREFALSEUSUAL NAMEEntry KM6-3511168-5
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  4. Import refusal
    Refused, Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry KM6-1510624-2
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2017

  1. Import refusal
    Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Five spice mix, without salt; Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c.LABELINGSALMONELLANUTRIT LBLEntry KM6-1506535-6Show 2 lines
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2016

  1. Inspection
    Inspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ; Foodborne Biological Hazards
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2013

  1. Inspection
    Inspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological Hazards
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2010

  1. Inspection
    Inspection classified OAI (Official Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological Hazards
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2009

  1. Import alert listing
    Listed on Import Alert 99-19red listCurry Powder (Madras Sambar Powder); Spiced Chutney Powder; Bisibele Bhath Masala (spice mix w/rice); Sambar Powder seasoning mix; Rasam Powder seasoning mix; Tomato Rice Powder
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  2. Import alert listing
    Listed on Import Alert 03-05green listOther Bakery Products, N.E.C.
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  3. Inspection
    Inspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological Hazards
    Source

Refusal charges, in plain English

  • SALMONELLA42 refused lines

    Salmonella

    The product appeared to contain Salmonella, which the law treats as a poisonous and deleterious substance that may make food injurious to health.

  • NUTRIT LBL20 refused lines

    Nutrition information missing from label

    The label or labeling appeared not to carry the nutrition information that U.S. law requires for the food.

  • LACKS N/C19 refused lines

    Net quantity statement missing

    The packaged food appeared not to carry an accurate statement of the quantity of contents, such as net weight, measure, or count, on its label.

  • STD NAME15 refused lines

    STD NAME

  • ALLERGEN12 refused lines

    Major food allergen not declared

    The label appeared not to declare all major food allergens present in the product, as section 403(w) of the FD&C Act requires.

  • USUAL NAME11 refused lines

    Common or usual name missing

    The label appeared not to show the common or usual name of the food.

  • FLAVR LBLG6 refused lines

    FLAVR LBLG

  • LIST INGRE6 refused lines

    Ingredients not listed

    The product is made from two or more ingredients and the label appeared not to list the common or usual name of each one (or, for a juice beverage, the percentage of juice).

Questions about MTR Foods Private Limited

Is MTR Foods Private Limited on an FDA import alert?
Yes. As of October 26, 2026, MTR Foods Private Limited is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-19, “Food products: Salmonella”, for curry powder (madras sambar powder); spiced chutney powder; bisibele bhath masala (spice mix w/rice); sambar powder seasoning mix; rasam powder seasoning mix; tomato rice powder; FDA published the listing on September 16, 2009.
Has FDA refused shipments from MTR Foods Private Limited?
Yes. FDA refused 71 shipment lines from MTR Foods Private Limited between September 21, 2017 and January 22, 2026. The most recent, on January 22, 2026, was spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c., charged as SALMONELLA (salmonella).
Why did FDA refuse MTR Foods Private Limited's shipments?
The most frequent charges are SALMONELLA (salmonella, 42 lines) and NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 20 lines).
When was MTR Foods Private Limited last inspected by FDA?
FDA's most recent inspection of MTR Foods Private Limited with a final classification is dated October 28, 2021 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).
What is MTR Foods Private Limited's FEI number?
MTR Foods Private Limited's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 1000500626.
Can shipments from MTR Foods Private Limited still enter the U.S.?
Shipments of curry powder (madras sambar powder); spiced chutney powder; bisibele bhath masala (spice mix w/rice); sambar powder seasoning mix; rasam powder seasoning mix; tomato rice powder from MTR Foods Private Limited can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 99-19; FDA releases them only if evidence shows they do not have the listed violation. Importers must consider this listing in their FSVP evaluation (21 CFR 1.505).

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