Mega Marine Pride

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

Refusal charges, in plain English

• SULFITELBL35 refused lines

  SULFITELBL

• ADDED BULK10 refused lines

  ADDED BULK

• FILTHY5 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.

• LACKS N/C2 refused lines

  Net quantity statement missing

  The packaged food appeared not to carry an accurate statement of the quantity of contents, such as net weight, measure, or count, on its label.

• CONCEALED1 refused line

  CONCEALED

• SALMONELLA1 refused line

  Salmonella

  The product appeared to contain Salmonella, which the law treats as a poisonous and deleterious substance that may make food injurious to health.

• VETDRUGRES1 refused line

  Animal drug residue

  The product appeared to contain a new animal drug, or a conversion product of one, that is unsafe within the meaning of section 512 of the FD&C Act.

Questions about Mega Marine Pride

Is Mega Marine Pride on an FDA import alert?

Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Mega Marine Pride is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 16-81, “Seafood products: Salmonella”, for cuttlefish, other aquatic species; FDA published the listing on September 18, 2009.

Has FDA refused shipments from Mega Marine Pride?

Yes. FDA refused 50 shipment lines from Mega Marine Pride between May 15, 2017 and May 12, 2026. The most recent, on May 12, 2026, was shrimp and prawns, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood products, charged as FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).

Why did FDA refuse Mega Marine Pride's shipments?

The most frequent charges are SULFITELBL (sulfitelbl, 35 lines) and ADDED BULK (added bulk, 10 lines).

When was Mega Marine Pride last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Mega Marine Pride with a final classification is dated February 20, 2012 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).

What is Mega Marine Pride's FEI number?

Mega Marine Pride's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3004265107.

Can shipments from Mega Marine Pride still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of cuttlefish, other aquatic species from Mega Marine Pride can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 16-81; 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).