Hershey Mexico SA de CV

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

Refusal charges, in plain English

• UNSAFE COL17 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.

• NUTRIT LBL16 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.

• COLOR LBLG14 refused lines

  Artificial coloring not declared

  The product appeared to contain an artificial coloring without labeling that states that fact.

• INCONSPICU13 refused lines

  Required information not conspicuous

  Information required on the label appeared not to be placed prominently or conspicuously enough to be read and understood by an ordinary consumer.

• LIST INGRE4 refused lines

  Ingredients not listed

  The product is made from two or more ingredients and the label appeared not to list the common or usual name of each one (or, for a juice beverage, the percentage of juice).

• NO ENGLISH2 refused lines

  Required label information not in English

  Information that must appear on the label appeared not to be given in English, or not to be repeated in every language used on the label.

• 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.

• LABELING1 refused line

  Fair Packaging and Labeling Act

  The package appeared not to meet the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act because of the placement, form, or contents of a required label statement.

Questions about Hershey Mexico SA de CV

Is Hershey Mexico SA de CV on an FDA import alert?

Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Hershey Mexico SA de CV is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for pelon hot intenso tamarindo candy; FDA published the listing on March 13, 2018.

Has FDA refused shipments from Hershey Mexico SA de CV?

Yes. FDA refused 35 shipment lines from Hershey Mexico SA de CV between February 28, 2018 and January 11, 2025. The most recent, on January 11, 2025, was candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate), charged as FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).

Why did FDA refuse Hershey Mexico SA de CV's shipments?

The most frequent charges are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 17 lines) and NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 16 lines).

When was Hershey Mexico SA de CV last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Hershey Mexico SA de CV with a final classification is dated August 16, 2017 and was classified NAI (No Action Indicated).

What is Hershey Mexico SA de CV's FEI number?

Hershey Mexico SA de CV's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3002653531.

Can shipments from Hershey Mexico SA de CV still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of pelon hot intenso tamarindo candy from Hershey Mexico 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).