Gem Foods International Inc.

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

Refusal charges, in plain English

• NO PROCESS2 refused lines

  No scheduled process filed

  The manufacturer appeared not to have filed a scheduled process with FDA, which 21 CFR Part 108 requires for low-acid canned and acidified foods, so the product is treated as made under insanitary conditions.

• COLOR LBLG1 refused line

  Artificial coloring not declared

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

• NEEDS FCE1 refused line

  Processor not registered for canned or acidified foods

  The manufacturer appeared not to be registered with FDA as a low-acid canned food or acidified food processor, as 21 CFR 108.25 and 108.35 require.

• UNSAFE COL1 refused line

  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 Gem Foods International Inc.

Is Gem Foods International Inc. on an FDA import alert?

Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Gem Foods International Inc. is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-19, “Food products: Salmonella”, for banana leaves; FDA published the listing on August 1, 2022.

Has FDA refused shipments from Gem Foods International Inc.?

Yes. FDA refused 3 shipment lines from Gem Foods International Inc. between May 3, 2018 and July 23, 2026. The most recent, on July 23, 2026, was papaya (papaw), jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade,butter or candied, charged as NEEDS FCE (processor not registered for canned or acidified foods).

Why did FDA refuse Gem Foods International Inc.'s shipments?

The most frequent charges are NO PROCESS (no scheduled process filed, 2 lines) and COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 1 line).

When was Gem Foods International Inc. last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Gem Foods International Inc. with a final classification is dated November 12, 2022 and was classified NAI (No Action Indicated).

What is Gem Foods International Inc.'s FEI number?

Gem Foods International Inc.'s FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3005358956.

Can shipments from Gem Foods International Inc. still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of banana leaves from Gem Foods International Inc. can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 99-19; 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).