Has FDA refused shipments from Embotelladora Fersan SA de CV?

Yes. FDA refused 4 shipment lines from Embotelladora Fersan SA de CV on July 20, 2021. The most recent, on July 20, 2021, was mineral water with fruit flavor, carbonated water (nonmedicinal), charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).

Why did FDA refuse Embotelladora Fersan SA de CV's shipments?

The most frequent charges are COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 4 lines) and NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 4 lines).

What is Embotelladora Fersan SA de CV's FEI number?

Embotelladora Fersan SA de CV's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 2000013164.

Can shipments from Embotelladora Fersan SA de CV still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of strawberry flavored carbonated mineral water; pineapple flavored carbonated mineral water; mandarin flavored carbonated mineral water; lemon flavored carbonated mineral water from Embotelladora Fersan SA de CV can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 45-02; 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).

Embotelladora Fersan SA de CV

FDA import alert and refusal historyPuebla, MexicoFEI 2000013164

Recorded by FDA as EMBOTELLADORA FERSAN SA DE CV

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As of October 26, 2026, Embotelladora Fersan SA de CV (Puebla, Mexico) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02 (Foods with illegal or undeclared colors) for strawberry flavored carbonated mineral water; pineapple flavored carbonated mineral water; mandarin flavored carbonated mineral water; lemon flavored carbonated mineral water, published by FDA on July 27, 2021, and has 4 FDA import refusals recorded since October 2016.

Data from FDA public records, last checked October 26, 2026. Request a correction

Current status

Import alerts: IA 45-02 · red list
Last import refusal: Jul 20, 2021Mineral water with fruit flavor, carbonated water (nonmedicinal) · UNSAFE COL
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: None on record

Every FDA record for Embotelladora Fersan SA de CV

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

2021

Jul 27, 2021Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 45-02red listStrawberry Flavored Carbonated Mineral Water; Pineapple Flavored Carbonated Mineral Water; Mandarin Flavored Carbonated Mineral Water; Lemon Flavored Carbonated Mineral Water
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Jul 20, 2021Import refusal
Refused, 4 lines in one entry: Mineral water with fruit flavor, carbonated water (nonmedicinal)UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGNUTRIT LBLEntry T31-0386562-3Show 4 linesHide lines
- Refused, Mineral water with fruit flavor, carbonated water (nonmedicinal)UNSAFE COL COLOR LBLG NUTRIT LBLEntry T31-0386562-3Source
- Refused, Mineral water with fruit flavor, carbonated water (nonmedicinal)UNSAFE COL COLOR LBLG NUTRIT LBLEntry T31-0386562-3Source
- Refused, Mineral water with fruit flavor, carbonated water (nonmedicinal)UNSAFE COL COLOR LBLG NUTRIT LBLEntry T31-0386562-3Source
- Refused, Mineral water with fruit flavor, carbonated water (nonmedicinal)UNSAFE COL COLOR LBLG NUTRIT LBLEntry T31-0386562-3Source
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Refusal charges, in plain English

COLOR LBLG4 refused lines
Artificial coloring not declared
The product appeared to contain an artificial coloring without labeling that states that fact.
NUTRIT LBL4 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.
UNSAFE COL4 refused lines
Color additive unsafe under section 721
The product appeared to be, or to contain, a color additive that is unsafe within the meaning of section 721(a) of the FD&C Act, the section that governs which color additives may be used and how.

Questions about Embotelladora Fersan SA de CV

Is Embotelladora Fersan SA de CV on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Embotelladora Fersan SA de CV is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for strawberry flavored carbonated mineral water; pineapple flavored carbonated mineral water; mandarin flavored carbonated mineral water; lemon flavored carbonated mineral water; FDA published the listing on July 27, 2021.
Has FDA refused shipments from Embotelladora Fersan SA de CV?: Yes. FDA refused 4 shipment lines from Embotelladora Fersan SA de CV on July 20, 2021. The most recent, on July 20, 2021, was mineral water with fruit flavor, carbonated water (nonmedicinal), charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
Why did FDA refuse Embotelladora Fersan SA de CV's shipments?: The most frequent charges are COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 4 lines) and NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 4 lines).
What is Embotelladora Fersan SA de CV's FEI number?: Embotelladora Fersan SA de CV's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 2000013164.
Can shipments from Embotelladora Fersan SA de CV still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of strawberry flavored carbonated mineral water; pineapple flavored carbonated mineral water; mandarin flavored carbonated mineral water; lemon flavored carbonated mineral water from Embotelladora Fersan SA de CV can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 45-02; 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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