Gerson

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

Refusal charges, in plain English

• COLOR LBLG2 refused lines

  Artificial coloring not declared

  The product appeared to contain an artificial coloring without labeling that states that fact.

• UNSAFE COL2 refused lines

  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 Gerson

Is Gerson on an FDA import alert?

Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Gerson is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for professor zim zam?s extraordinary sweets jelly jets (gummy tummy candies); pineapple candy; jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate); FDA published the listing on November 30, 2011.

Has FDA refused shipments from Gerson?

Yes. FDA refused 2 shipment lines from Gerson on March 12, 2018. The most recent, on March 12, 2018, was candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate), charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).

Why did FDA refuse Gerson's shipments?

The most frequent charges are COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 2 lines) and UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 2 lines).

When was Gerson last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Gerson with a final classification is dated June 13, 2025 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).

What is Gerson's FEI number?

Gerson's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3004324955.

Can shipments from Gerson still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of professor zim zam?s extraordinary sweets jelly jets (gummy tummy candies); pineapple candy; jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) from Gerson 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).