Thai President Foods

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

Refusal charges, in plain English

• UNSAFE COL1 refused line

  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 Thai President Foods

Is Thai President Foods on an FDA import alert?

Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Thai President Foods is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for tapioca pearl mix; FDA published the listing on February 2, 2010.

Has FDA refused shipments from Thai President Foods?

Yes. FDA refused 1 shipment line from Thai President Foods on August 10, 2020. The most recent, on August 10, 2020, was tapioca starch product, charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).

Why did FDA refuse Thai President Foods's shipments?

The most frequent charge is UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 1 line).

When was Thai President Foods last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Thai President Foods with a final classification is dated May 10, 2016 and was classified NAI (No Action Indicated).

What is Thai President Foods's FEI number?

Thai President Foods's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3004284470.

Can shipments from Thai President Foods still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of tapioca pearl mix from Thai President Foods 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).