Has FDA refused shipments from Qin Ye International Co., Ltd.?

Yes. FDA refused 14 shipment lines from Qin Ye International Co., Ltd. between October 18, 2016 and October 22, 2019. The most recent, on October 22, 2019, was tilapia, charged as VETDRUGRES (animal drug residue).

Why did FDA refuse Qin Ye International Co., Ltd.'s shipments?

The most frequent charges are SALMONELLA (salmonella, 8 lines) and PESTICIDE (pesticide chemical residue, 4 lines).

When was Qin Ye International Co., Ltd. last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Qin Ye International Co., Ltd. with a final classification is dated May 9, 2019 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).

What is Qin Ye International Co., Ltd.'s FEI number?

Qin Ye International Co., Ltd.'s FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 2000044852.

Can shipments from Qin Ye International Co., Ltd. still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of frozen tilapia from Qin Ye International Co., Ltd. can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 16-124; 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).

Qin Ye International Co., Ltd.

FDA import alert and refusal historyKaohsiung City, TaiwanFEI 2000044852

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As of October 26, 2026, Qin Ye International Co., Ltd. (Kaohsiung City, Taiwan) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 16-124 (Aquaculture seafood: unapproved drugs) for frozen tilapia, published by FDA on December 23, 2019, is also listed on Import Alert 16-81 (red list) and Import Alert 16-18 (green list), and has 14 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 16-124 · red list IA 16-81 · red list IA 16-18 · green list
Last import refusal: Oct 22, 2019Tilapia · VETDRUGRES
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: May 9, 2019Classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)

Every FDA record for Qin Ye International Co., Ltd.

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

2019

Dec 23, 2019Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 16-124red listFrozen Tilapia
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Oct 22, 2019Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: TilapiaVETDRUGRESEntry EJ2-0145271-4Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, TilapiaVETDRUGRESEntry EJ2-0145271-4Source
- Refused, TilapiaVETDRUGRESEntry EJ2-0145271-4Source
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May 9, 2019Inspection
Inspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological Hazards
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Jan 17, 2019Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: TilapiaSALMONELLAEntry EJ2-0140885-6Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, TilapiaSALMONELLAEntry EJ2-0140885-6Source
- Refused, TilapiaSALMONELLAEntry EJ2-0140885-6Source
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2018

Nov 8, 2018Import refusal
Refused, Aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood products, n.e.c.,SALMONELLAEntry F02-1158081-0
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Aug 23, 2018Import refusal
Refused, MilkfishPESTICIDEEntry 805-0130580-1
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Jun 7, 2018Import refusal
Refused, MilkfishPESTICIDEEntry 221-6120038-5
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Jan 12, 2018Import refusal
Refused, Bass, salt or brackisk water (stripe bass, white perch, black bass, etc.)SALMONELLAEntry 224-4826657-1
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Jan 12, 2018Import refusal
Refused, MilkfishPESTICIDEEntry 224-4826656-3
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2017

Jun 30, 2017Import refusal
Refused, Bass, hybrid striped, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsSALMONELLAEntry GL5-5102494-3
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Apr 5, 2017Import refusal
Refused, Aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood products, n.e.c.,PESTICIDEEntry 427-7356408-5
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2016

Nov 17, 2016Import refusal
Refused, Bass, hybrid striped, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsSALMONELLAEntry F02-1155855-0
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Oct 18, 2016Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood products, n.e.c.,SALMONELLAEntry F02-1155812-1Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood products, n.e.c.,SALMONELLAEntry F02-1155812-1Source
- Refused, Aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood products, n.e.c.,SALMONELLAEntry F02-1155812-1Source
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2012

Jul 24, 2012Inspection
Inspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ; Foodborne Biological Hazards
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2011

Jul 6, 2011Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 16-81red listBass; Red Drum Fish (Scianenops Ocellatus); Bream
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Show 1 earlier record (2009)

2009

Sep 18, 2009Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 16-18green listRaw Shrimp
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Refusal charges, in plain English

SALMONELLA8 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.
PESTICIDE4 refused lines
Pesticide chemical residue
The product appeared to contain a pesticide chemical residue that makes it adulterated under section 402(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act, for example a residue above the U.S. tolerance or one with no U.S. tolerance for that food.
VETDRUGRES2 refused lines
Animal drug residue
The product appeared to contain a new animal drug, or a conversion product of one, that is unsafe within the meaning of section 512 of the FD&C Act.

Questions about Qin Ye International Co., Ltd.

Is Qin Ye International Co., Ltd. on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Qin Ye International Co., Ltd. is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 16-124, “Aquaculture seafood: unapproved drugs”, for frozen tilapia; FDA published the listing on December 23, 2019.
Has FDA refused shipments from Qin Ye International Co., Ltd.?: Yes. FDA refused 14 shipment lines from Qin Ye International Co., Ltd. between October 18, 2016 and October 22, 2019. The most recent, on October 22, 2019, was tilapia, charged as VETDRUGRES (animal drug residue).
Why did FDA refuse Qin Ye International Co., Ltd.'s shipments?: The most frequent charges are SALMONELLA (salmonella, 8 lines) and PESTICIDE (pesticide chemical residue, 4 lines).
When was Qin Ye International Co., Ltd. last inspected by FDA?: FDA's most recent inspection of Qin Ye International Co., Ltd. with a final classification is dated May 9, 2019 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).
What is Qin Ye International Co., Ltd.'s FEI number?: Qin Ye International Co., Ltd.'s FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 2000044852.
Can shipments from Qin Ye International Co., Ltd. still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of frozen tilapia from Qin Ye International Co., Ltd. can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 16-124; 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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