Has FDA refused shipments from Laxmi Enterprises?

Yes. FDA refused 17 shipment lines from Laxmi Enterprises between July 9, 2018 and March 19, 2025. The most recent, on March 19, 2025, was capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), whole (spice), charged as FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).

Why did FDA refuse Laxmi Enterprises's shipments?

The most frequent charges are FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 10 lines) and POISONOUS (poisonous or deleterious substance, 5 lines).

When was Laxmi Enterprises last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Laxmi Enterprises with a final classification is dated December 11, 2017 and was classified NAI (No Action Indicated).

What is Laxmi Enterprises's FEI number?

Laxmi Enterprises's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3004293003.

Can shipments from Laxmi Enterprises still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of cinnamon powder from Laxmi Enterprises can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 99-42; 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).

Laxmi Enterprises

FDA import alert and refusal historyNavi Mumbai, IndiaFEI 3004293003

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As of October 25, 2026, Laxmi Enterprises (Navi Mumbai, India) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-42 (Foods: heavy metal (toxic element) contamination) for cinnamon powder, published by FDA on October 13, 2022, and has 17 FDA import refusals recorded since October 2016.

Data from FDA public records, last checked October 25, 2026. Request a correction

Current status

Import alerts: IA 99-42 · red list
Last import refusal: Mar 19, 2025Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), whole (spice) · FILTHY
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: Dec 11, 2017Classified NAI (No Action Indicated)

Every FDA record for Laxmi Enterprises

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

2025

Mar 19, 2025Import refusal
Refused, 4 lines in one entry: Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), whole (spice)FILTHYEntry KM6-3642286-7Show 4 linesHide lines
- Refused, Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), whole (spice)FILTHYEntry KM6-3642286-7Source
- Refused, Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), whole (spice)FILTHYEntry KM6-3642286-7Source
- Refused, Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), whole (spice)FILTHYEntry KM6-3642286-7Source
- Refused, Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), whole (spice)FILTHYEntry KM6-3642286-7Source
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2022

Oct 13, 2022Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 99-42red listCinnamon powder
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2020

Aug 11, 2020Import refusal
Refused, Cinnamon, cassia, ground, cracked (spice)POISONOUSEntry K80-2113894-7
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Aug 3, 2020Import refusal
Refused, Cinnamon, cassia, ground, cracked (spice)POISONOUSEntry K80-2115055-3
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Jun 24, 2020Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Cinnamon, cassia, ground, cracked (spice)POISONOUSEntry ES6-4045749-6Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Cinnamon, cassia, ground, cracked (spice)POISONOUSEntry ES6-4045749-6Source
- Refused, Cinnamon, cassia, ground, cracked (spice)POISONOUSEntry ES6-4045749-6Source
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May 22, 2020Import refusal
Refused, Cinnamon, cassia, ground, cracked (spice)POISONOUSEntry ES6-7003135-1
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Apr 3, 2020Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Cinnamon, cassia, ground, cracked (spice)PB-FOODEntry ES6-4044892-5Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Cinnamon, cassia, ground, cracked (spice)PB-FOODEntry ES6-4044892-5Source
- Refused, Cinnamon, cassia, ground, cracked (spice)PB-FOODEntry ES6-4044892-5Source
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2018

Sep 20, 2018Import refusal
Refused, Pepper,black, whole (spice)FILTHY SALMONELLAEntry ES6-4039529-0
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Sep 6, 2018Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Pepper,black, whole (spice)FILTHYEntry ES6-4039199-2Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Pepper,black, whole (spice)FILTHYEntry ES6-4039199-2Source
- Refused, Pepper,black, whole (spice)FILTHYEntry ES6-4039199-2Source
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Aug 20, 2018Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Pepper,black, whole (spice)FILTHYEntry ES6-4038821-2Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Pepper,black, whole (spice)FILTHYEntry ES6-4038821-2Source
- Refused, Pepper,black, whole (spice)FILTHYEntry ES6-4038821-2Source
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Jul 9, 2018Import refusal
Refused, Pepper,black, whole (spice)FILTHYEntry ES6-4038361-9
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2017

Dec 11, 2017Inspection
Inspection classified NAI (No Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological Hazards
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2010

Oct 21, 2010Inspection
Inspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ; Foodborne Biological Hazards
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Refusal charges, in plain English

FILTHY10 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.
POISONOUS5 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.
PB-FOOD2 refused lines
PB-FOOD
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.

Questions about Laxmi Enterprises

Is Laxmi Enterprises on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 25, 2026, Laxmi Enterprises is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-42, “Foods: heavy metal (toxic element) contamination”, for cinnamon powder; FDA published the listing on October 13, 2022.
Has FDA refused shipments from Laxmi Enterprises?: Yes. FDA refused 17 shipment lines from Laxmi Enterprises between July 9, 2018 and March 19, 2025. The most recent, on March 19, 2025, was capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), whole (spice), charged as FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).
Why did FDA refuse Laxmi Enterprises's shipments?: The most frequent charges are FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 10 lines) and POISONOUS (poisonous or deleterious substance, 5 lines).
When was Laxmi Enterprises last inspected by FDA?: FDA's most recent inspection of Laxmi Enterprises with a final classification is dated December 11, 2017 and was classified NAI (No Action Indicated).
What is Laxmi Enterprises's FEI number?: Laxmi Enterprises's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3004293003.
Can shipments from Laxmi Enterprises still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of cinnamon powder from Laxmi Enterprises can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 99-42; 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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