Botanas Rivera S.A. De C.V.
FDA import alert and refusal historyReynosa, MexicoFEI 3003894042
As of October 26, 2026, Botanas Rivera S.A. De C.V. (Reynosa, Mexico) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02 (Foods with illegal or undeclared colors) for frito de maiz corn snack, published by FDA on March 10, 2014, is also listed on Import Alert 99-19 (red list) and Import Alert 16-81 (red list), and has 2 FDA import refusals recorded since October 2016.
Data from FDA public records, last checked . Request a correction
Current status
- Last import refusal
- Corn chips, fried · UNSAFE COL
- Last warning letter
- None found
- Last inspection
- None on record
Every FDA record for Botanas Rivera S.A. De C.V.
5 records, newest first. Each line links to the FDA page it came from.
2024
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Corn chips, friedUNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGSALMONELLAEntry BJG-0176888-5Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Corn chips, friedUNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGSALMONELLAEntry BJG-0176888-5Source
- Refused, Corn chips, friedUNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGSALMONELLAEntry BJG-0176888-5Source
2014
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 45-02red listFrito de Maiz Corn SnackSource
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 99-19red listFried Corn SnacksSource
2009
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 16-81red listSardinesSource
Refusal charges, in plain English
- COLOR LBLG2 refused lines
Artificial coloring not declared
The product appeared to contain an artificial coloring without labeling that states that fact.
- SALMONELLA2 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.
- UNSAFE COL2 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 Botanas Rivera S.A. De C.V.
- Is Botanas Rivera S.A. De C.V. on an FDA import alert?
- Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Botanas Rivera S.A. De C.V. is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for frito de maiz corn snack; FDA published the listing on March 10, 2014.
- Has FDA refused shipments from Botanas Rivera S.A. De C.V.?
- Yes. FDA refused 2 shipment lines from Botanas Rivera S.A. De C.V. on September 4, 2024. The most recent, on September 4, 2024, was corn chips, fried, charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
- Why did FDA refuse Botanas Rivera S.A. De C.V.'s shipments?
- The most frequent charges are COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 2 lines) and SALMONELLA (salmonella, 2 lines).
- What is Botanas Rivera S.A. De C.V.'s FEI number?
- Botanas Rivera S.A. De C.V.'s FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3003894042.
- Can shipments from Botanas Rivera S.A. De C.V. still enter the U.S.?
- Shipments of frito de maiz corn snack from Botanas Rivera S.A. De C.V. 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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