Has FDA refused shipments from Chupa Chups?

Yes. FDA refused 18 shipment lines from Chupa Chups between November 18, 2016 and January 20, 2026. The most recent, on January 20, 2026, was lollipop (without chocolate), charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).

Why did FDA refuse Chupa Chups's shipments?

The most frequent charges are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 12 lines) and COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 6 lines).

When was Chupa Chups last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Chupa Chups with a final classification is dated April 20, 2018 and was classified NAI (No Action Indicated).

What is Chupa Chups's FEI number?

Chupa Chups's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3004385459.

Can shipments from Chupa Chups still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of chupa chups lolly pops; chupa chups exotic tropic lollipops from Chupa Chups 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).

Chupa Chups

FDA import alert and refusal historySant Esteve Sesrovires, SpainFEI 3004385459

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As of October 25, 2026, Chupa Chups (SANT ESTEVE SESROVIRES, Spain) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02 (Foods with illegal or undeclared colors) for chupa chups lolly pops; chupa chups exotic tropic lollipops, published by FDA on November 1, 2013, and has 18 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 45-02 · red list
Last import refusal: Jan 20, 2026Lollipop (without chocolate) · UNSAFE COL
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: Apr 20, 2018Classified NAI (No Action Indicated)

Every FDA record for Chupa Chups

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

2026

Jan 20, 2026Import refusal
Refused, Lollipop (without chocolate)UNSAFE COLEntry SCS-1148077-5
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2025

Dec 17, 2025Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate)UNSAFE COLEntry W24-1409173-6Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate)UNSAFE COLEntry W24-1409173-6Source
- Refused, Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate)UNSAFE COLEntry W24-1409173-6Source
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Apr 1, 2025Import refusal
Refused, 4 lines in one entry: Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate)UNSAFE COLINCONSPICUEntry W24-1408131-5Show 4 linesHide lines
- Refused, Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate)UNSAFE COL INCONSPICUEntry W24-1408131-5Source
- Refused, Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate)UNSAFE COL INCONSPICUEntry W24-1408131-5Source
- Refused, Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate)UNSAFE COL INCONSPICUEntry W24-1408131-5Source
- Refused, Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate)UNSAFE COL INCONSPICUEntry W24-1408131-5Source
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2024

Jul 24, 2024Import refusal
Refused, Candy without chocolate n.e.c.UNSAFE COL NO ENGLISHEntry 9K9-1023469-6
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2021

Jun 7, 2021Import refusal
Refused, Lollipop (without chocolate)UNSAFE COLEntry AV3-0052633-0
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2019

Jul 19, 2019Import refusal
Refused, 5 lines in one entry: Lollipop (without chocolate)COLOR LBLGNO ENGLISHEntry 516-2111136-1Show 5 linesHide lines
- Refused, Lollipop (without chocolate)COLOR LBLG NO ENGLISHEntry 516-2111136-1Source
- Refused, Lollipop (without chocolate)COLOR LBLG NO ENGLISHEntry 516-2111136-1Source
- Refused, Lollipop (without chocolate)COLOR LBLG NO ENGLISHEntry 516-2111136-1Source
- Refused, Lollipop (without chocolate)COLOR LBLG NO ENGLISHEntry 516-2111136-1Source
- Refused, Lollipop (without chocolate)COLOR LBLG NO ENGLISHEntry 516-2111136-1Source
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Jan 31, 2019Import refusal
Refused, Lollipop (without chocolate)UNSAFE COLEntry AV3-0049790-4
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2018

Apr 20, 2018Inspection
Inspection classified NAI (No Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological Hazards
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2016

Dec 23, 2016Import refusal
Refused, Lollipop (without chocolate)UNSAFE COLEntry WRP-0111299-2
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Dec 7, 2016Import refusal
Refused, Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate)UNSAFE COLEntry AV3-0044723-0
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Nov 18, 2016Import refusal
Refused, Lollipop (without chocolate)COLOR LBLG TRANSFATEntry MC2-6620464-3
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2013

Nov 1, 2013Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 45-02red listChupa Chups Lolly Pops; Chupa Chups Exotic Tropic Lollipops
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Refusal charges, in plain English

UNSAFE COL12 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.
COLOR LBLG6 refused lines
Artificial coloring not declared
The product appeared to contain an artificial coloring without labeling that states that fact.
NO ENGLISH6 refused lines
Required label information not in English
Information that must appear on the label appeared not to be given in English, or not to be repeated in every language used on the label.
INCONSPICU4 refused lines
Required information not conspicuous
Information required on the label appeared not to be placed prominently or conspicuously enough to be read and understood by an ordinary consumer.
TRANSFAT1 refused line
TRANSFAT

Questions about Chupa Chups

Is Chupa Chups on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 25, 2026, Chupa Chups is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for chupa chups lolly pops; chupa chups exotic tropic lollipops; FDA published the listing on November 1, 2013.
Has FDA refused shipments from Chupa Chups?: Yes. FDA refused 18 shipment lines from Chupa Chups between November 18, 2016 and January 20, 2026. The most recent, on January 20, 2026, was lollipop (without chocolate), charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
Why did FDA refuse Chupa Chups's shipments?: The most frequent charges are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 12 lines) and COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 6 lines).
When was Chupa Chups last inspected by FDA?: FDA's most recent inspection of Chupa Chups with a final classification is dated April 20, 2018 and was classified NAI (No Action Indicated).
What is Chupa Chups's FEI number?: Chupa Chups's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3004385459.
Can shipments from Chupa Chups still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of chupa chups lolly pops; chupa chups exotic tropic lollipops from Chupa Chups 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).

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