Has FDA refused shipments from Schweppes Zimbabwe LTD?

Yes. FDA refused 9 shipment lines from Schweppes Zimbabwe LTD between September 8, 2022 and September 14, 2026. The most recent, on September 14, 2026, was beverage base, citrus, liquid, charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).

Why did FDA refuse Schweppes Zimbabwe LTD's shipments?

The most frequent charges are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 9 lines) and NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 5 lines).

What is Schweppes Zimbabwe LTD's FEI number?

Schweppes Zimbabwe LTD's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3005223213.

Can shipments from Schweppes Zimbabwe LTD still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of mazoe blackberry flavoured syrup; soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, noncarbonated; mazoe cream soda flavored syrup; soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, carbonated; mazoe peach flavoured syrup; mazoe raspberry syrup; mazoe orange crush drink from Schweppes Zimbabwe LTD 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).

Schweppes Zimbabwe LTD

FDA import alert and refusal historyHarare, ZimbabweFEI 3005223213

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As of October 26, 2026, Schweppes Zimbabwe LTD (Harare, Zimbabwe) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02 (Foods with illegal or undeclared colors) for mazoe blackberry flavoured syrup; soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, noncarbonated; mazoe cream soda flavored syrup; soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, carbonated; mazoe peach flavoured syrup; mazoe raspberry syrup; mazoe orange crush drink, published by FDA on September 18, 2009, and has 9 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 45-02 · red list
Last import refusal: Sep 14, 2026Beverage base, citrus, liquid · UNSAFE COL
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: None on record

Every FDA record for Schweppes Zimbabwe LTD

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

2026

Sep 14, 2026Import refusal
Refused, Beverage base, citrus, liquidUNSAFE COL COLOR LBLGEntry 332-0301953-5
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Sep 14, 2026Import refusal
Refused, Beverage base, citrus, liquidUNSAFE COL COLOR LBLGEntry 332-0301883-4
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Mar 3, 2026Import refusal
Refused, Beverage base, berry, liquidUNSAFE COL COLOR LBLGEntry SCS-6418315-1
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2022

Sep 22, 2022Import refusal
Refused, Beverage base, citrus, liquidUNSAFE COL COLOR LBLGEntry AVV-6626970-8
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Sep 8, 2022Import refusal
Refused, 5 lines in one entry: Beverage base, imitation berry; Beverage base of non-fruit origin, liquid, n.e.c. and 3 moreUNSAFE COLNUTRIT LBLEntry 960-0028853-8Show 5 linesHide lines
- Refused, Beverage base, imitation berryUNSAFE COL NUTRIT LBLEntry 960-0028853-8Source
- Refused, Beverage base of non-fruit origin, liquid, n.e.c.UNSAFE COL NUTRIT LBLEntry 960-0028853-8Source
- Refused, Beverage base, citrus, liquidUNSAFE COL NUTRIT LBLEntry 960-0028853-8Source
- Refused, Beverage base, imitation berry, liquidUNSAFE COL NUTRIT LBLEntry 960-0028853-8Source
- Refused, Beverage base, imitation pit fruit, liquidUNSAFE COL NUTRIT LBLEntry 960-0028853-8Source
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2009

Sep 18, 2009Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 45-02red listMazoe Blackberry Flavoured Syrup; Soft Drink, Citrus Fruit Flavored, Noncarbonated; Mazoe Cream Soda flavored syrup; Soft Drink, Citrus Fruit Flavored, Carbonated; Mazoe Peach Flavoured Syrup; MAZOE RASPBERRY SYRUP; Mazoe Orange Crush Drink
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Refusal charges, in plain English

UNSAFE COL9 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.
NUTRIT LBL5 refused lines
Nutrition information missing from label
The label or labeling appeared not to carry the nutrition information that U.S. law requires for the food.
COLOR LBLG4 refused lines
Artificial coloring not declared
The product appeared to contain an artificial coloring without labeling that states that fact.

Questions about Schweppes Zimbabwe LTD

Is Schweppes Zimbabwe LTD on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Schweppes Zimbabwe LTD is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for mazoe blackberry flavoured syrup; soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, noncarbonated; mazoe cream soda flavored syrup; soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, carbonated; mazoe peach flavoured syrup; mazoe raspberry syrup; mazoe orange crush drink; FDA published the listing on September 18, 2009.
Has FDA refused shipments from Schweppes Zimbabwe LTD?: Yes. FDA refused 9 shipment lines from Schweppes Zimbabwe LTD between September 8, 2022 and September 14, 2026. The most recent, on September 14, 2026, was beverage base, citrus, liquid, charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
Why did FDA refuse Schweppes Zimbabwe LTD's shipments?: The most frequent charges are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 9 lines) and NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 5 lines).
What is Schweppes Zimbabwe LTD's FEI number?: Schweppes Zimbabwe LTD's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3005223213.
Can shipments from Schweppes Zimbabwe LTD still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of mazoe blackberry flavoured syrup; soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, noncarbonated; mazoe cream soda flavored syrup; soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, carbonated; mazoe peach flavoured syrup; mazoe raspberry syrup; mazoe orange crush drink from Schweppes Zimbabwe LTD 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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