Arko Foods Phils, Inc.
FDA import alert and refusal historyValenzuela, PhilippinesFEI 3001628782
Recorded by FDA as ARKO FOODS PHILS, INC.
As of October 26, 2026, Arko Foods Phils, Inc. (Valenzuela, Philippines) 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…, published by FDA on June 3, 2014, is also listed on Import Alert 16-74 (red list) and Import Alert 45-02 (red list), and has 19 FDA import refusals recorded since October 2016.
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Current status
- Last import refusal
- Tapioca starch product · INADPRCCTL
- Last warning letter
- None found
- Last inspection
- Classified NAI (No Action Indicated)
Every FDA record for Arko Foods Phils, Inc.
24 records, newest first. Each line links to the FDA page it came from.
2025
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Tapioca starch productINADPRCCTLEntry W69-5159698-1Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Tapioca starch productINADPRCCTLEntry W69-5159698-1Source
- Refused, Tapioca starch productINADPRCCTLEntry W69-5159698-1Source
2024
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 3 lines in one entry: Rice sticks; Fish sauce, fishery products, n.e.c. and 1 moreINADPRCCTLNO PROCESSEntry W69-5125798-0Show 3 linesHide lines
- Refused, Rice sticksINADPRCCTLNO PROCESSEntry W69-5125798-0Source
- Refused, Fish sauce, fishery products, n.e.c.INADPRCCTLEntry W69-5125798-0Source
- Refused, Noodles and noodle products, n.e.c.INADPRCCTLNO PROCESSEntry W69-5125798-0Source
2022
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 3 lines in one entry: Fish sauce, fishery products, n.e.c.; Vinegar, n.e.c.INADPRCCTLNEEDS ACIDEntry W69-3783275-7Show 3 linesHide lines
- Refused, Fish sauce, fishery products, n.e.c.INADPRCCTLNEEDS ACIDEntry W69-3783275-7Source
- Refused, Fish sauce, fishery products, n.e.c.INADPRCCTLNEEDS ACIDEntry W69-3783275-7Source
- Refused, Vinegar, n.e.c.INADPRCCTLNEEDS ACIDEntry W69-3783275-7Source
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 4 lines in one entry: Vinegar, n.e.c.; Fish sauce, fishery products, n.e.c.NEEDS ACIDEntry W69-3767284-9Show 4 linesHide lines
- Refused, Vinegar, n.e.c.NEEDS ACIDEntry W69-3767284-9Source
- Refused, Vinegar, n.e.c.NEEDS ACIDEntry W69-3767284-9Source
- Refused, Fish sauce, fishery products, n.e.c.NEEDS ACIDEntry W69-3767284-9Source
- Refused, Fish sauce, fishery products, n.e.c.NEEDS ACIDEntry W69-3767284-9Source
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 4 lines in one entry: Tapioca starch product; Fish sauce, fishery products, n.e.c.INADPRCCTLEntry W69-3766276-6Show 4 linesHide lines
- Refused, Tapioca starch productINADPRCCTLEntry W69-3766276-6Source
- Refused, Fish sauce, fishery products, n.e.c.INADPRCCTLEntry W69-3766276-6Source
- Refused, Fish sauce, fishery products, n.e.c.INADPRCCTLEntry W69-3766276-6Source
- Refused, Tapioca starch productINADPRCCTLEntry W69-3766276-6Source
2021
- Import refusalRefused, Soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, carbonatedINADPRCCTLEntry W69-3749790-8Source
2020
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Butter/butter flavored,plain cookies,biscuits and wafersCOLOR LBLGINSANITARYEntry W69-3662606-9Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Butter/butter flavored,plain cookies,biscuits and wafersCOLOR LBLGEntry W69-3662606-9Source
- Refused, Butter/butter flavored,plain cookies,biscuits and wafersINSANITARYEntry W69-3662606-9Source
2018
- InspectionInspection classified NAI (No Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological HazardsSource
2014
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 99-38red listWhole 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…Source
2012
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 16-74red listAnchovy Dried & Salted (Dilis); Frozen Dried Herring; Frozen Dried Slipmouth SapSapSource
2011
- InspectionInspection classified OAI (Official Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological HazardsSource
2009
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 45-02red listToasted Sponge Cake; Gelatin, FlavoredSource
Refusal charges, in plain English
- INADPRCCTL13 refused lines
Inadequate process controls
The product appeared to have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions because of inadequate process controls, whereby it may have become contaminated or injurious to health.
- NEEDS ACID7 refused lines
NEEDS ACID
- NO PROCESS2 refused lines
No scheduled process filed
The manufacturer appeared not to have filed a scheduled process with FDA, which 21 CFR Part 108 requires for low-acid canned and acidified foods, so the product is treated as made under insanitary conditions.
- COLOR LBLG1 refused line
Artificial coloring not declared
The product appeared to contain an artificial coloring without labeling that states that fact.
- INSANITARY1 refused line
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 Arko Foods Phils, Inc.
- Is Arko Foods Phils, Inc. on an FDA import alert?
- Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Arko Foods Phils, Inc. 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 June 3, 2014.
- Has FDA refused shipments from Arko Foods Phils, Inc.?
- Yes. FDA refused 19 shipment lines from Arko Foods Phils, Inc. between September 9, 2020 and May 2, 2025. The most recent, on May 2, 2025, was tapioca starch product, charged as INADPRCCTL (inadequate process controls).
- Why did FDA refuse Arko Foods Phils, Inc.'s shipments?
- The most frequent charges are INADPRCCTL (inadequate process controls, 13 lines) and NEEDS ACID (needs acid, 7 lines).
- When was Arko Foods Phils, Inc. last inspected by FDA?
- FDA's most recent inspection of Arko Foods Phils, Inc. with a final classification is dated August 13, 2018 and was classified NAI (No Action Indicated).
- What is Arko Foods Phils, Inc.'s FEI number?
- Arko Foods Phils, Inc.'s FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3001628782.
- Can shipments from Arko Foods Phils, Inc. 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 Arko Foods Phils, Inc. 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).
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