Gondi S.A.

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

Refusal charges, in plain English

• FILTHY2 refused lines

  Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance

  The product appeared to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance, or to be otherwise unfit for food.

• INSANITARY2 refused lines

  Prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions

  The product appeared to have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have been contaminated with filth or rendered injurious to health.

Questions about Gondi S.A.

Is Gondi S.A. on an FDA import alert?

Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Gondi S.A. is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-38, “Low-acid canned/acidified foods: inadequate process control”, for whole grains/milled grain products/starches; bakery products/dough/mixes/icings; macaroni/noodle products; cereal preparations/breakfast foods; snack food items; milk/butter/dried milk products; cheese/cheese products; ice cream and related products; filled milk/imitation milk products; eggs/egg pr…; FDA published the listing on May 10, 2023.

Has FDA refused shipments from Gondi S.A.?

Yes. FDA refused 4 shipment lines from Gondi S.A. between July 10, 2018 and April 26, 2023. The most recent, on April 26, 2023, was sardines (brisling, sprats, pilchards, etc.), charged as INSANITARY (prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions).

Why did FDA refuse Gondi S.A.'s shipments?

The most frequent charges are FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 2 lines) and INSANITARY (prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions, 2 lines).

Has Gondi S.A. received an FDA warning letter?

Yes. FDA issued a warning letter to Gondi S.A. on September 5, 2023 (Low Acid Canned Food Regulation/Adulterated).

When was Gondi S.A. last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Gondi S.A. with a final classification is dated April 24, 2023 and was classified OAI (Official Action Indicated).

What is Gondi S.A.'s FEI number?

Gondi S.A.'s FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 1000624023.

Can shipments from Gondi S.A. still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of whole grains/milled grain products/starches; bakery products/dough/mixes/icings; macaroni/noodle products; cereal preparations/breakfast foods; snack food items; milk/butter/dried milk products; cheese/cheese products; ice cream and related products; filled milk/imitation milk products; eggs/egg pr… from Gondi S.A. can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 99-38; 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).