Has FDA refused shipments from Hee Chang Trading Company LTD?

Yes. FDA refused 31 shipment lines from Hee Chang Trading Company LTD between February 3, 2017 and March 4, 2024. The most recent, on March 4, 2024, was anchovy, charged as MFR INSAN (insanitary manufacturing, processing or packing).

Why did FDA refuse Hee Chang Trading Company LTD's shipments?

The most frequent charges are LISTERIA (listeria monocytogenes, 20 lines) and SALMONELLA (salmonella, 10 lines).

When was Hee Chang Trading Company LTD last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Hee Chang Trading Company LTD with a final classification is dated February 7, 2020 and was classified NAI (No Action Indicated).

What is Hee Chang Trading Company LTD's FEI number?

Hee Chang Trading Company LTD's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3001344942.

Can shipments from Hee Chang Trading Company LTD still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of anchovy from Hee Chang Trading Company LTD can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 16-74; 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).

Hee Chang Trading Company LTD

FDA import alert and refusal historySeo, South KoreaFEI 3001344942

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As of October 26, 2026, Hee Chang Trading Company LTD (Seo, South Korea) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 16-74 (Uneviscerated salt-cured, dried, smoked or fermented fish) for anchovy, published by FDA on January 20, 2012, is also listed on Import Alert 16-81 (red list) and Import Alert 99-08 (red list), and has 31 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 16-74 · red list IA 16-81 · red list IA 99-08 · red list
Last import refusal: Mar 4, 2024Anchovy · MFR INSAN
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: Feb 7, 2020Classified NAI (No Action Indicated)

Every FDA record for Hee Chang Trading Company LTD

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

2024

Mar 4, 2024Import refusal
Refused, AnchovyMFR INSANEntry EPM-0178902-9
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2020

Feb 18, 2020Import refusal
Refused, CroakerSALMONELLAEntry EPM-0154266-7
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Feb 7, 2020Inspection
Inspection classified NAI (No Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological Hazards
Source

2019

Feb 20, 2019Import refusal
Refused, Squid, other aquatic speciesIMPTRHACCP LISTERIA SALMONELLAEntry U47-0900186-9
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Feb 19, 2019Import refusal
Refused, Fish roe, fishery products, n.e.c.IMPTRHACCPEntry U47-0809477-4
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Feb 15, 2019Import refusal
Refused, 4 lines in one entry: Fish roe, fishery products, n.e.c.IMPTRHACCPLISTERIAEntry U47-0810631-3Show 4 linesHide lines
- Refused, Fish roe, fishery products, n.e.c.IMPTRHACCP LISTERIAEntry U47-0810631-3Source
- Refused, Fish roe, fishery products, n.e.c.IMPTRHACCP LISTERIAEntry U47-0810631-3Source
- Refused, Fish roe, fishery products, n.e.c.IMPTRHACCP LISTERIAEntry U47-0810631-3Source
- Refused, Fish roe, fishery products, n.e.c.IMPTRHACCP LISTERIAEntry U47-0810631-3Source
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Feb 11, 2019Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Squid, other aquatic species; Pollack, pollockSALMONELLAEntry EPM-0146640-4Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Squid, other aquatic speciesSALMONELLAEntry EPM-0146640-4Source
- Refused, Pollack, pollockSALMONELLAEntry EPM-0146640-4Source
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Jan 31, 2019Import refusal
Refused, Fish roe, fishery products, n.e.c.LISTERIAEntry U47-0808519-4
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2018

Dec 14, 2018Import refusal
Refused, 3 lines in one entry: Pollack, pollockSALMONELLAEntry EPM-0147223-8Show 3 linesHide lines
- Refused, Pollack, pollockSALMONELLAEntry EPM-0147223-8Source
- Refused, Pollack, pollockSALMONELLAEntry EPM-0147223-8Source
- Refused, Pollack, pollockSALMONELLAEntry EPM-0147223-8Source
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Oct 22, 2018Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Fish roe, fishery products, n.e.c.LISTERIAEntry U47-0806384-5Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Fish roe, fishery products, n.e.c.LISTERIAEntry U47-0806384-5Source
- Refused, Fish roe, fishery products, n.e.c.LISTERIAEntry U47-0806384-5Source
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Oct 11, 2018Import refusal
Refused, Squid, other aquatic speciesLISTERIA SALMONELLAEntry U47-0806211-0
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Aug 9, 2018Import refusal
Refused, Fish roe, fishery products, n.e.c.LISTERIAEntry U47-0804321-9
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Aug 3, 2018Import refusal
Refused, Fish roe, fishery products, n.e.c.LISTERIAEntry U47-0803847-4
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Mar 5, 2018Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Squid, other aquatic speciesLISTERIAEntry U47-0710379-0Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Squid, other aquatic speciesLISTERIAEntry U47-0710379-0Source
- Refused, Squid, other aquatic speciesLISTERIAEntry U47-0710379-0Source
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Jan 16, 2018Import refusal
Refused, Fish, n.e.c.FILTHYEntry U47-0709430-4
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Show 14 earlier records (2009–2017)

2017

Nov 28, 2017Import refusal
Refused, Squid, other aquatic speciesLISTERIAEntry E7T-0825172-7
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Sep 14, 2017Import refusal
Refused, Squid, other aquatic speciesLISTERIAEntry E7T-0622173-0
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Aug 11, 2017Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Pollack, pollockSALMONELLAEntry U47-0705369-8Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Pollack, pollockSALMONELLAEntry U47-0705369-8Source
- Refused, Pollack, pollockSALMONELLAEntry U47-0705369-8Source
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Jun 14, 2017Import refusal
Refused, 3 lines in one entry: Squid, other aquatic speciesLISTERIAEntry U47-0702838-5Show 3 linesHide lines
- Refused, Squid, other aquatic speciesLISTERIAEntry U47-0702838-5Source
- Refused, Squid, other aquatic speciesLISTERIAEntry U47-0702838-5Source
- Refused, Squid, other aquatic speciesLISTERIAEntry U47-0702838-5Source
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Jun 6, 2017Import refusal
Refused, Squid, other aquatic speciesLISTERIAEntry U47-0701947-5
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Feb 3, 2017Import refusal
Refused, Squid, other aquatic speciesLISTERIAEntry U47-0656814-2
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2016

May 24, 2016Inspection
Inspection classified NAI (No Action Indicated)Food and Color Additives Petition Review; Foodborne Biological Hazards; Pesticides and Chemical Contaminants
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2012

Jan 20, 2012Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 16-74red listAnchovy
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2009

Sep 18, 2009Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 16-81red listFilefish; Clam Meat
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Sep 16, 2009Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 99-08red listPersimmon, Dried or Paste
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Jul 2, 2009Inspection
Inspection classified NAI (No Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological Hazards
Source

Refusal charges, in plain English

LISTERIA20 refused lines
Listeria monocytogenes
The product appeared to contain Listeria monocytogenes, which the law treats as a poisonous and deleterious substance that may make food injurious to health.
SALMONELLA10 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.
IMPTRHACCP6 refused lines
IMPTRHACCP
FILTHY1 refused line
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.
MFR INSAN1 refused line
Insanitary manufacturing, processing or packing
The product appeared to have been manufactured, processed, or packed under insanitary conditions, which is a ground for refusal under section 801(a)(1) of the FD&C Act.

Questions about Hee Chang Trading Company LTD

Is Hee Chang Trading Company LTD on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Hee Chang Trading Company LTD is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 16-74, “Uneviscerated salt-cured, dried, smoked or fermented fish”, for anchovy; FDA published the listing on January 20, 2012.
Has FDA refused shipments from Hee Chang Trading Company LTD?: Yes. FDA refused 31 shipment lines from Hee Chang Trading Company LTD between February 3, 2017 and March 4, 2024. The most recent, on March 4, 2024, was anchovy, charged as MFR INSAN (insanitary manufacturing, processing or packing).
Why did FDA refuse Hee Chang Trading Company LTD's shipments?: The most frequent charges are LISTERIA (listeria monocytogenes, 20 lines) and SALMONELLA (salmonella, 10 lines).
When was Hee Chang Trading Company LTD last inspected by FDA?: FDA's most recent inspection of Hee Chang Trading Company LTD with a final classification is dated February 7, 2020 and was classified NAI (No Action Indicated).
What is Hee Chang Trading Company LTD's FEI number?: Hee Chang Trading Company LTD's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3001344942.
Can shipments from Hee Chang Trading Company LTD still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of anchovy from Hee Chang Trading Company LTD can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 16-74; 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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