Has FDA refused shipments from Natco Foods Ltd?

Yes. FDA refused 6 shipment lines from Natco Foods Ltd between May 20, 2019 and July 19, 2023. The most recent, on July 19, 2023, was spinach (leaf & stem vegetable), charged as NEEDS FCE (processor not registered for canned or acidified foods).

Why did FDA refuse Natco Foods Ltd's shipments?

The most frequent charges are SALMONELLA (salmonella, 5 lines) and NEEDS FCE (processor not registered for canned or acidified foods, 1 line).

When was Natco Foods Ltd last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Natco Foods Ltd with a final classification is dated February 20, 2020 and was classified NAI (No Action Indicated).

What is Natco Foods Ltd's FEI number?

Natco Foods Ltd's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3004063490.

Can shipments from Natco Foods Ltd still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of garam masala from Natco Foods Ltd can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 99-19; 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).

Natco Foods Ltd

FDA import alert and refusal historyBuckingham, United KingdomFEI 3004063490

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As of October 26, 2026, Natco Foods Ltd (Buckingham, United Kingdom) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-19 (Food products: Salmonella) for garam masala, published by FDA on June 4, 2019, and has 6 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 99-19 · red list
Last import refusal: Jul 19, 2023Spinach (leaf & stem vegetable) · NEEDS FCE
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: Feb 20, 2020Classified NAI (No Action Indicated)

Every FDA record for Natco Foods Ltd

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

2023

Jul 19, 2023Import refusal
Refused, Spinach (leaf & stem vegetable)NEEDS FCE NO PROCESSEntry 8KP-0040197-7
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2022

Aug 17, 2022Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry BUQ-2388974-6Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry BUQ-2388974-6Source
- Refused, Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry BUQ-2388974-6Source
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2020

Feb 20, 2020Inspection
Inspection classified NAI (No Action Indicated)Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ; Foodborne Biological Hazards
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2019

Aug 1, 2019Import refusal
Refused, Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry BUQ-2367851-1
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Jul 17, 2019Import refusal
Refused, Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry BUQ-2367430-4
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Jun 4, 2019Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 99-19red listGaram Masala
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May 20, 2019Import refusal
Refused, Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry BUQ-2366306-7
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Refusal charges, in plain English

SALMONELLA5 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.
NEEDS FCE1 refused line
Processor not registered for canned or acidified foods
The manufacturer appeared not to be registered with FDA as a low-acid canned food or acidified food processor, as 21 CFR 108.25 and 108.35 require.
NO PROCESS1 refused line
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.

Questions about Natco Foods Ltd

Is Natco Foods Ltd on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Natco Foods Ltd is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-19, “Food products: Salmonella”, for garam masala; FDA published the listing on June 4, 2019.
Has FDA refused shipments from Natco Foods Ltd?: Yes. FDA refused 6 shipment lines from Natco Foods Ltd between May 20, 2019 and July 19, 2023. The most recent, on July 19, 2023, was spinach (leaf & stem vegetable), charged as NEEDS FCE (processor not registered for canned or acidified foods).
Why did FDA refuse Natco Foods Ltd's shipments?: The most frequent charges are SALMONELLA (salmonella, 5 lines) and NEEDS FCE (processor not registered for canned or acidified foods, 1 line).
When was Natco Foods Ltd last inspected by FDA?: FDA's most recent inspection of Natco Foods Ltd with a final classification is dated February 20, 2020 and was classified NAI (No Action Indicated).
What is Natco Foods Ltd's FEI number?: Natco Foods Ltd's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3004063490.
Can shipments from Natco Foods Ltd still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of garam masala from Natco Foods Ltd can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 99-19; 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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