Has FDA refused shipments from Nam Phong Trading Company?

Yes. FDA refused 29 shipment lines from Nam Phong Trading Company between November 3, 2016 and January 7, 2026. The most recent, on January 7, 2026, was lesser galangale, ground, cracked (spice), charged as POISONOUS (poisonous or deleterious substance).

Why did FDA refuse Nam Phong Trading Company's shipments?

The most frequent charges are SALMONELLA (salmonella, 10 lines) and POISONOUS (poisonous or deleterious substance, 7 lines).

When was Nam Phong Trading Company last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Nam Phong Trading Company with a final classification is dated September 7, 2016 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).

What is Nam Phong Trading Company's FEI number?

Nam Phong Trading Company's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3003914488.

Can shipments from Nam Phong Trading Company still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of dried onion from Nam Phong Trading Company can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 99-39; 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).

Nam Phong Trading Company

FDA import alert and refusal historyHo Chi Minh City, VietnamFEI 3003914488

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As of October 26, 2026, Nam Phong Trading Company (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-39 (Imported foods that appear to be misbranded) for dried onion, published by FDA on December 12, 2023, is also listed on Import Alert 99-42 (red list) and Import Alert 99-08 (red list) and Import Alert 99-19 (red list), and has 29 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 99-39 · red list IA 99-42 · red list IA 99-08 · red list IA 99-19 · red list
Last import refusal: Jan 7, 2026Lesser galangale, ground, cracked (spice) · POISONOUS
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: Sep 7, 2016Classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)

Every FDA record for Nam Phong Trading Company

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

2026

Jan 7, 2026Import refusal
Refused, Lesser galangale, ground, cracked (spice)POISONOUSEntry AVV-9981856-3
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2025

Oct 15, 2025Import refusal
Refused, Lesser galangale, ground, cracked (spice)POISONOUSEntry AVV-9970776-6
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2024

Dec 11, 2024Import refusal
Refused, Lesser galangale, ground, cracked (spice)POISONOUSEntry AVV-9700217-8
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Oct 12, 2024Import refusal
Refused, Turmeric, ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry 9AR-0408598-1
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May 4, 2024Import refusal
Refused, Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry 9AR-0399182-5
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Feb 5, 2024Import refusal
Refused, Lesser galangale, ground, cracked (spice)POISONOUSEntry 9AR-0393137-5
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Feb 2, 2024Import refusal
Refused, Lesser galangale, ground, cracked (spice)PB-FOODEntry 9AR-0389350-0
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2023

Dec 12, 2023Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 99-39red listDried Onion
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Nov 13, 2023Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Onion bulb (yellow, white, red, etc.) (root & tuber vegetable)EXCESS SULEntry EJ2-0163958-3Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Onion bulb (yellow, white, red, etc.) (root & tuber vegetable)EXCESS SULEntry EJ2-0163958-3Source
- Refused, Onion bulb (yellow, white, red, etc.) (root & tuber vegetable)EXCESS SULEntry EJ2-0163958-3Source
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Oct 5, 2023Import refusal
Refused, Lesser galangale, ground, cracked (spice)POISONOUSEntry AVV-0046490-2
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May 24, 2023Import refusal
Refused, Lesser galangale, ground, cracked (spice)POISONOUSEntry 9AR-0376812-4
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Jan 24, 2023Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 99-42red listGalanga Powder Bot Rieng; Galanga (Galangal)
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Jan 17, 2023Import refusal
Refused, Lesser galangale, ground, cracked (spice)POISONOUSEntry AVV-0039666-6
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2022

Dec 14, 2022Import refusal
Refused, Bamboo shoots (leaf & stem vegetable)FILTHYEntry 9AR-0371783-2
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Sep 22, 2022Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Shallot (onion) (root & tuber vegetable)PESTICIDEEntry AD3-0468693-5Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Shallot (onion) (root & tuber vegetable)PESTICIDEEntry AD3-0468693-5Source
- Refused, Shallot (onion) (root & tuber vegetable)PESTICIDEEntry AD3-0468693-5Source
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Show 18 earlier records (2010–2022)

2022

May 17, 2022Import refusal
Refused, Coriander, ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry AVV-6524824-0
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Mar 3, 2022Import refusal
Refused, Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry AVV-4011988-8
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2021

Aug 27, 2021Import refusal
Refused, Coriander, ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry AVV-4026669-7
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2020

Apr 17, 2020Import refusal
Refused, Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry EJ2-0147719-0
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2019

Jul 2, 2019Import refusal
Refused, Whole spice, n.e.c.PESTICIDEEntry B46-2800277-6
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Mar 14, 2019Import refusal
Refused, Turmeric, ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry AVV-1530811-0
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2018

Nov 20, 2018Import refusal
Refused, Curry powder, ground, cracked, without saltFILTHYEntry B46-2800272-7
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Oct 12, 2018Import refusal
Refused, Turmeric, ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry 9AR-0297333-7
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Oct 4, 2018Import refusal
Refused, Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry EJ2-0138688-8
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Sep 13, 2018Import refusal
Refused, Pepper, black, ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry EJ2-0138688-8
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2017

Nov 1, 2017Import refusal
Refused, Whole spice, n.e.c.FILTHYEntry EJ2-0135547-9
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Mar 9, 2017Import refusal
Refused, Shallot (onion) (root & tuber vegetable)LIST INGRE PESTICIDEEntry ES6-4033216-0
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2016

Nov 15, 2016Import refusal
Refused, Cinnamon, cassia, whole (spice)FILTHYEntry B46-2800249-5
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Nov 3, 2016Import refusal
Refused, Rice flour, glutinousPESTICIDEEntry B46-2800248-7
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Sep 7, 2016Inspection
Inspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological Hazards
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2011

Dec 15, 2011Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 99-08red listRice Flakes; Artichoke Slices; Dried Shallot
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Feb 11, 2011Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 99-19red listBasil Seeds; Coriander Powder; Black Pepper; Crushed Chili; Turmeric Powder; ANNATTO POWDER
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2010

Sep 14, 2010Inspection
Inspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological Hazards
Source

Refusal charges, in plain English

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.
POISONOUS7 refused lines
Poisonous or deleterious substance
The product appeared to bear or contain a poisonous or deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.
PESTICIDE5 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.
FILTHY4 refused lines
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.
EXCESS SUL2 refused lines
EXCESS SUL
LIST INGRE1 refused line
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).
PB-FOOD1 refused line
PB-FOOD

Questions about Nam Phong Trading Company

Is Nam Phong Trading Company on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Nam Phong Trading Company is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-39, “Imported foods that appear to be misbranded”, for dried onion; FDA published the listing on December 12, 2023.
Has FDA refused shipments from Nam Phong Trading Company?: Yes. FDA refused 29 shipment lines from Nam Phong Trading Company between November 3, 2016 and January 7, 2026. The most recent, on January 7, 2026, was lesser galangale, ground, cracked (spice), charged as POISONOUS (poisonous or deleterious substance).
Why did FDA refuse Nam Phong Trading Company's shipments?: The most frequent charges are SALMONELLA (salmonella, 10 lines) and POISONOUS (poisonous or deleterious substance, 7 lines).
When was Nam Phong Trading Company last inspected by FDA?: FDA's most recent inspection of Nam Phong Trading Company with a final classification is dated September 7, 2016 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).
What is Nam Phong Trading Company's FEI number?: Nam Phong Trading Company's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3003914488.
Can shipments from Nam Phong Trading Company still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of dried onion from Nam Phong Trading Company can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 99-39; 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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