Has FDA refused shipments from Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V.?

Yes. FDA refused 34 shipment lines from Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V. between June 14, 2017 and February 9, 2026. The most recent, on February 9, 2026, was corn, bolted meal or flour, charged as AFLATOXIN (aflatoxin).

Why did FDA refuse Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V.'s shipments?

The most frequent charges are PESTICIDE (pesticide chemical residue, 13 lines) and MYCOTOXIN (mycotoxin, 12 lines).

When was Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V. last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V. with a final classification is dated April 20, 2013 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).

What is Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V.'s FEI number?

Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V.'s FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3004806558.

Can shipments from Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V. still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of corn flour; atol shuco from Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V. can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 23-14; 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).

Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V.

FDA import alert and refusal historySan Martin, El SalvadorFEI 3004806558

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As of October 26, 2026, Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V. (San Martin, El Salvador) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 23-14 (Food products: mycotoxins) for corn flour; atol shuco, published by FDA on September 26, 2022, is also listed on Import Alert 99-08 (red list) and Import Alert 99-19 (red list), and has 34 FDA import refusals recorded since October 2016.

Data from FDA public records, last checked October 26, 2026. Request a correction

Current status

Import alerts: IA 23-14 · red list IA 99-08 · red list IA 99-19 · red list
Last import refusal: Feb 9, 2026Corn, bolted meal or flour · AFLATOXIN
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: Apr 20, 2013Classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)

Every FDA record for Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V.

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

2026

Feb 9, 2026Import refusal
Refused, Corn, bolted meal or flourAFLATOXINEntry 8Q4-0008382-5
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Jan 30, 2026Import refusal
Refused, Corn, bolted meal or flourAFLATOXINEntry 8Q4-0008342-9
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2025

Jul 8, 2025Import refusal
Refused, Corn, bolted meal or flourAFLATOXINEntry 8Q4-0007678-7
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Jun 27, 2025Import refusal
Refused, Corn, bolted meal or flourMYCOTOXINEntry 8Q4-0007680-3
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Jun 10, 2025Import refusal
Refused, Corn, bolted meal or flourMYCOTOXINEntry 8Q4-0007246-3
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May 16, 2025Import refusal
Refused, Corn, bolted meal or flourMYCOTOXINEntry 8Q4-0007226-5
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May 15, 2025Import refusal
Refused, Corn, bolted meal or flourMYCOTOXINEntry 8Q4-0007284-4
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May 9, 2025Import refusal
Refused, Corn, bolted meal or flourMYCOTOXINEntry 8Q4-0007445-1
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Apr 18, 2025Import refusal
Refused, Corn, bolted meal or flourAFLATOXINEntry 8Q4-0007335-4
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Apr 18, 2025Import refusal
Refused, Corn, bolted meal or flourAFLATOXINEntry 8Q4-0007337-0
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Apr 10, 2025Import refusal
Refused, Corn, bolted meal or flourMYCOTOXINEntry 8Q4-0007273-7
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Apr 10, 2025Import refusal
Refused, Corn, bolted meal or flourMYCOTOXINEntry 8Q4-0007283-6
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Feb 27, 2025Import refusal
Refused, Corn, bolted meal or flourMYCOTOXINEntry 8Q4-0007134-1
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2024

Oct 2, 2024Import refusal
Refused, Corn, bolted meal or flourMYCOTOXINEntry 8Q4-0006398-3
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Sep 19, 2024Import refusal
Refused, Corn, bolted meal or flourAFLATOXINEntry 8Q4-0006508-7
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Show 23 earlier records (2009–2024)

2024

Sep 19, 2024Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Corn, bolted meal or flourMYCOTOXINEntry 8Q4-0006453-6Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Corn, bolted meal or flourMYCOTOXINEntry 8Q4-0006453-6Source
- Refused, Corn, bolted meal or flourMYCOTOXINEntry 8Q4-0006453-6Source
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Aug 22, 2024Import refusal
Refused, Corn, bolted meal or flourAFLATOXINEntry 8Q4-0006378-5
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Aug 22, 2024Import refusal
Refused, Corn, bolted meal or flourAFLATOXINEntry 8Q4-0006355-3
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Feb 14, 2024Import refusal
Refused, Leaf & stem vegetables, n.e.c.PESTICIDEEntry 8Q4-0005805-8
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Jan 31, 2024Import refusal
Refused, Leaf & stem vegetables, n.e.c.PESTICIDEEntry 8Q4-0005743-1
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2022

Sep 26, 2022Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 23-14red listCorn Flour; Atol Shuco
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Jun 6, 2022Import refusal
Refused, Corn, bolted meal or flourMYCOTOXINEntry 8Q4-0003640-1
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2020

Jul 23, 2020Import refusal
Refused, Leaf & stem vegetables, n.e.c.PESTICIDEEntry 8Q4-0001646-0
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Jul 23, 2020Import refusal
Refused, Leaf & stem vegetables, n.e.c.PESTICIDEEntry 8Q4-0001667-6
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Jul 23, 2020Import refusal
Refused, Leaf & stem vegetables, n.e.c.PESTICIDEEntry 8Q4-0001685-8
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Jul 22, 2020Import refusal
Refused, Leaf & stem vegetables, n.e.c.PESTICIDEEntry 8Q4-0001581-9
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Jul 14, 2020Import refusal
Refused, Leaf & stem vegetables, n.e.c.PESTICIDEEntry 8Q4-0001594-2
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2019

Dec 31, 2019Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Leaf & stem vegetables, n.e.c.PESTICIDEEntry 8Q4-0001058-8Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Leaf & stem vegetables, n.e.c.PESTICIDEEntry 8Q4-0001058-8Source
- Refused, Leaf & stem vegetables, n.e.c.PESTICIDEEntry 8Q4-0001058-8Source
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Dec 17, 2019Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Leaf & stem vegetables, n.e.c.PESTICIDEEntry 8Q4-0000897-0Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Leaf & stem vegetables, n.e.c.PESTICIDEEntry 8Q4-0000897-0Source
- Refused, Leaf & stem vegetables, n.e.c.PESTICIDEEntry 8Q4-0000897-0Source
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Dec 11, 2019Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Leaf & stem vegetables, n.e.c.PESTICIDEEntry 8Q4-0001026-5Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Leaf & stem vegetables, n.e.c.PESTICIDEEntry 8Q4-0001026-5Source
- Refused, Leaf & stem vegetables, n.e.c.PESTICIDEEntry 8Q4-0001026-5Source
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2017

Jun 14, 2017Import refusal
Refused, Tamarind (subtropical/tropical fruit pulp)FILTHYEntry 9VS-0001468-6
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2013

Apr 20, 2013Inspection
Inspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological Hazards
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2009

Dec 10, 2009Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 99-08red listFrozen Chiplin
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Sep 16, 2009Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 99-19red listPepper,Black, Whole (Spice); Marjoram; Ground; Cracked; Oregano powder
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Refusal charges, in plain English

PESTICIDE13 refused lines
Pesticide chemical residue
The product appeared to contain a pesticide chemical residue that makes it adulterated under section 402(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act, for example a residue above the U.S. tolerance or one with no U.S. tolerance for that food.
MYCOTOXIN12 refused lines
MYCOTOXIN
AFLATOXIN8 refused lines
AFLATOXIN
FILTHY1 refused line
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.

Questions about Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V.

Is Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V. on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V. is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 23-14, “Food products: mycotoxins”, for corn flour; atol shuco; FDA published the listing on September 26, 2022.
Has FDA refused shipments from Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V.?: Yes. FDA refused 34 shipment lines from Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V. between June 14, 2017 and February 9, 2026. The most recent, on February 9, 2026, was corn, bolted meal or flour, charged as AFLATOXIN (aflatoxin).
Why did FDA refuse Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V.'s shipments?: The most frequent charges are PESTICIDE (pesticide chemical residue, 13 lines) and MYCOTOXIN (mycotoxin, 12 lines).
When was Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V. last inspected by FDA?: FDA's most recent inspection of Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V. with a final classification is dated April 20, 2013 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).
What is Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V.'s FEI number?: Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V.'s FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3004806558.
Can shipments from Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V. still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of corn flour; atol shuco from Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V. can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 23-14; 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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