G.R.K. and Company
FDA import alert and refusal historyEramalloor, IndiaFEI 3004282919
As of October 26, 2026, G.R.K. and Company (Eramalloor, India) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-19 (Food products: Salmonella) for turmeric, whole (spice); turmeric, ground, cracked (spice), published by FDA on September 16, 2009, and has 4 FDA import refusals recorded since October 2016.
Data from FDA public records, last checked . Request a correction
Current status
- Import alerts
- IA 99-19 · red list
- Last import refusal
- Turmeric, ground, cracked (spice) · SALMONELLA
- Last warning letter
- None found
- Last inspection
- Classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)
Every FDA record for G.R.K. and Company
6 records, newest first. Each line links to the FDA page it came from.
2017
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 4 lines in one entry: Turmeric, ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry BGK-6106739-4Show 4 linesHide lines
- Refused, Turmeric, ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry BGK-6106739-4Source
- Refused, Turmeric, ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry BGK-6106739-4Source
- Refused, Turmeric, ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry BGK-6106739-4Source
- Refused, Turmeric, ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry BGK-6106739-4Source
2014
- InspectionInspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological HazardsSource
2009
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 99-19red listTurmeric, Whole (Spice); Turmeric, Ground, Cracked (Spice)Source
Refusal charges, in plain English
- SALMONELLA4 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.
Questions about G.R.K. and Company
- Is G.R.K. and Company on an FDA import alert?
- Yes. As of October 26, 2026, G.R.K. and Company is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-19, “Food products: Salmonella”, for turmeric, whole (spice); turmeric, ground, cracked (spice); FDA published the listing on September 16, 2009.
- Has FDA refused shipments from G.R.K. and Company?
- Yes. FDA refused 4 shipment lines from G.R.K. and Company on November 9, 2017. The most recent, on November 9, 2017, was turmeric, ground, cracked (spice), charged as SALMONELLA (salmonella).
- Why did FDA refuse G.R.K. and Company's shipments?
- The most frequent charge is SALMONELLA (salmonella, 4 lines).
- When was G.R.K. and Company last inspected by FDA?
- FDA's most recent inspection of G.R.K. and Company with a final classification is dated June 18, 2014 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).
- What is G.R.K. and Company's FEI number?
- G.R.K. and Company's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3004282919.
- Can shipments from G.R.K. and Company still enter the U.S.?
- Shipments of turmeric, whole (spice); turmeric, ground, cracked (spice) from G.R.K. and Company 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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