Has FDA refused shipments from Sobaek Insam Farming Association?

Yes. FDA refused 2 shipment lines from Sobaek Insam Farming Association on September 16, 2025. The most recent, on September 16, 2025, was ginseng, juice or drink (root & tuber vegetable), charged as LACKS FIRM (manufacturer name and address missing).

Why did FDA refuse Sobaek Insam Farming Association's shipments?

The most frequent charges are LACKS FIRM (manufacturer name and address missing, 2 lines) and NO ENGLISH (required label information not in english, 2 lines).

When was Sobaek Insam Farming Association last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Sobaek Insam Farming Association with a final classification is dated December 12, 2024 and was classified OAI (Official Action Indicated).

What is Sobaek Insam Farming Association's FEI number?

Sobaek Insam Farming Association's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3005266832.

Can shipments from Sobaek Insam Farming Association still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of sobaek korea red ginseng premium extract from Sobaek Insam Farming Association can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 99-39; 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).

Sobaek Insam Farming Association

FDA import alert and refusal historyYeongju, South KoreaFEI 3005266832

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As of October 27, 2026, Sobaek Insam Farming Association (Yeongju, South Korea) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-39 (Imported foods that appear to be misbranded) for sobaek korea red ginseng premium extract, published by FDA on April 16, 2025, and has 2 FDA import refusals recorded since October 2016.

Data from FDA public records, last checked October 27, 2026. Request a correction

Current status

Import alerts: IA 99-39 · red list
Last import refusal: Sep 16, 2025Ginseng, juice or drink (root & tuber vegetable) · LACKS FIRM
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: Dec 12, 2024Classified OAI (Official Action Indicated)

Every FDA record for Sobaek Insam Farming Association

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

2025

Sep 16, 2025Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Ginseng, juice or drink (root & tuber vegetable)LACKS FIRMNO ENGLISHUSUAL NAMENUTRIT LBLEntry EPM-0189852-3Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Ginseng, juice or drink (root & tuber vegetable)LACKS FIRM NO ENGLISH USUAL NAME NUTRIT LBLEntry EPM-0189852-3Source
- Refused, Ginseng, juice or drink (root & tuber vegetable)LACKS FIRM NO ENGLISH USUAL NAME NUTRIT LBLEntry EPM-0189852-3Source
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Apr 16, 2025Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 99-39red listSobaek Korea Red Ginseng Premium Extract
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2024

Dec 12, 2024Inspection
Inspection classified OAI (Official Action Indicated)Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ
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Refusal charges, in plain English

LACKS FIRM2 refused lines
Manufacturer name and address missing
The packaged product's label appeared not to show the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
NO ENGLISH2 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.
NUTRIT LBL2 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.
USUAL NAME2 refused lines
Common or usual name missing
The label appeared not to show the common or usual name of the food.

Questions about Sobaek Insam Farming Association

Is Sobaek Insam Farming Association on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 27, 2026, Sobaek Insam Farming Association is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-39, “Imported foods that appear to be misbranded”, for sobaek korea red ginseng premium extract; FDA published the listing on April 16, 2025.
Has FDA refused shipments from Sobaek Insam Farming Association?: Yes. FDA refused 2 shipment lines from Sobaek Insam Farming Association on September 16, 2025. The most recent, on September 16, 2025, was ginseng, juice or drink (root & tuber vegetable), charged as LACKS FIRM (manufacturer name and address missing).
Why did FDA refuse Sobaek Insam Farming Association's shipments?: The most frequent charges are LACKS FIRM (manufacturer name and address missing, 2 lines) and NO ENGLISH (required label information not in english, 2 lines).
When was Sobaek Insam Farming Association last inspected by FDA?: FDA's most recent inspection of Sobaek Insam Farming Association with a final classification is dated December 12, 2024 and was classified OAI (Official Action Indicated).
What is Sobaek Insam Farming Association's FEI number?: Sobaek Insam Farming Association's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3005266832.
Can shipments from Sobaek Insam Farming Association still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of sobaek korea red ginseng premium extract from Sobaek Insam Farming Association can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 99-39; 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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