Has FDA refused shipments from Nestles?

Yes. FDA refused 51 shipment lines from Nestles between November 16, 2016 and December 30, 2022. The most recent, on December 30, 2022, was hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate), charged as FSVP VIO (importer not in compliance with fsvp).

Why did FDA refuse Nestles's shipments?

The most frequent charges are FSVP VIO (importer not in compliance with fsvp, 44 lines) and NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 6 lines).

What is Nestles's FEI number?

Nestles's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3005766684.

Can shipments from Nestles still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of smarties candy from Nestles 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).

Nestles

FDA import alert and refusal historyNew South Whales, AustraliaFEI 3005766684

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As of October 25, 2026, Nestles (New South Whales, Australia) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02 (Foods with illegal or undeclared colors) for smarties candy, published by FDA on September 18, 2009, and has 51 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: Dec 30, 2022Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) · FSVP VIO
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: None on record

Every FDA record for Nestles

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

2022

Dec 30, 2022Import refusal
Refused, 20 lines in one entry: Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate); Rice, cultivated, whole grain and 3 moreFSVP VIOEntry G05-1141397-6Show 20 linesHide lines
- Refused, Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)FSVP VIOEntry G05-1141397-6Source
- Refused, Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)FSVP VIOEntry G05-1141397-6Source
- Refused, Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)FSVP VIOEntry G05-1141397-6Source
- Refused, Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)FSVP VIOEntry G05-1141397-6Source
- Refused, Rice, cultivated, whole grainFSVP VIOEntry G05-1141397-6Source
- Refused, Milled grain products, n.e.c.FSVP VIOEntry G05-1141397-6Source
- Refused, Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)FSVP VIOEntry G05-1141397-6Source
- Refused, Milled grain products, n.e.c.FSVP VIOEntry G05-1141397-6Source
- Refused, Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)FSVP VIOEntry G05-1141397-6Source
- Refused, Milled grain products, n.e.c.FSVP VIOEntry G05-1141397-6Source
- Refused, Snack foods not elsewhere mentioned, n.e.c.FSVP VIOEntry G05-1141397-6Source
- Refused, Milled grain products, n.e.c.FSVP VIOEntry G05-1141397-6Source
- Refused, Rice, cultivated, whole grainFSVP VIOEntry G05-1141397-6Source
- Refused, Rice, cultivated, whole grainFSVP VIOEntry G05-1141397-6Source
- Refused, Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)FSVP VIOEntry G05-1141397-6Source
- Refused, Rice, cultivated, whole grainFSVP VIOEntry G05-1141397-6Source
- Refused, Cake without custard or cream fillingFSVP VIOEntry G05-1141397-6Source
- Refused, Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)FSVP VIOEntry G05-1141397-6Source
- Refused, Rice, cultivated, whole grainFSVP VIOEntry G05-1141397-6Source
- Refused, Milled grain products, n.e.c.FSVP VIOEntry G05-1141397-6Source
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Dec 7, 2022Import refusal
Refused, 24 lines in one entry: Milled grain products, n.e.c.; Baked snack food, n.e.c. and 4 moreFSVP VIOEntry G05-1141269-7Show 24 linesHide lines
- Refused, Milled grain products, n.e.c.FSVP VIOEntry G05-1141269-7Source
- Refused, Baked snack food, n.e.c.FSVP VIOEntry G05-1141269-7Source
- Refused, Hard candy with nut or nut products, n.e.c. (without chocolate)FSVP VIOEntry G05-1141269-7Source
- Refused, Hard candy with nut or nut products, n.e.c. (without chocolate)FSVP VIOEntry G05-1141269-7Source
- Refused, Hard candy with nut or nut products, n.e.c. (without chocolate)FSVP VIOEntry G05-1141269-7Source
- Refused, Hard candy with nut or nut products, n.e.c. (without chocolate)FSVP VIOEntry G05-1141269-7Source
- Refused, Hard candy with nut or nut products, n.e.c. (without chocolate)FSVP VIOEntry G05-1141269-7Source
- Refused, Nonalcoholic beverages, n.e.c.FSVP VIOEntry G05-1141269-7Source
- Refused, Rice, cultivated, whole grainFSVP VIOEntry G05-1141269-7Source
- Refused, Snack foods not elsewhere mentioned, n.e.c.FSVP VIOEntry G05-1141269-7Source
- Refused, Hard candy with nut or nut products, n.e.c. (without chocolate)FSVP VIOEntry G05-1141269-7Source
- Refused, Milled grain products, n.e.c.FSVP VIOEntry G05-1141269-7Source
- Refused, Hard candy with nut or nut products, n.e.c. (without chocolate)FSVP VIOEntry G05-1141269-7Source
- Refused, Hard candy with nut or nut products, n.e.c. (without chocolate)FSVP VIOEntry G05-1141269-7Source
- Refused, Snack foods not elsewhere mentioned, n.e.c.FSVP VIOEntry G05-1141269-7Source
- Refused, Rice, cultivated, whole grainFSVP VIOEntry G05-1141269-7Source
- Refused, Rice, cultivated, whole grainFSVP VIOEntry G05-1141269-7Source
- Refused, Hard candy with nut or nut products, n.e.c. (without chocolate)FSVP VIOEntry G05-1141269-7Source
- Refused, Hard candy with nut or nut products, n.e.c. (without chocolate)FSVP VIOEntry G05-1141269-7Source
- Refused, Rice, cultivated, whole grainFSVP VIOEntry G05-1141269-7Source
- Refused, Snack foods not elsewhere mentioned, n.e.c.FSVP VIOEntry G05-1141269-7Source
- Refused, Hard candy with nut or nut products, n.e.c. (without chocolate)FSVP VIOEntry G05-1141269-7Source
- Refused, Rice, cultivated, whole grainFSVP VIOEntry G05-1141269-7Source
- Refused, Milled grain products, n.e.c.FSVP VIOEntry G05-1141269-7Source
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2019

Apr 18, 2019Import refusal
Refused, Flavored chocolate barsLABELINGEntry AEK-5870612-5
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2017

Jan 4, 2017Import refusal
Refused, Gel cups, fruit flavoredLACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry 799-7622582-6
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2016

Dec 10, 2016Import refusal
Refused, Gel cups, fruit flavoredLACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry 799-7622635-2
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Dec 10, 2016Import refusal
Refused, Gel cups, fruit flavoredLACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry 799-7622877-0
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Dec 10, 2016Import refusal
Refused, Gel cups, fruit flavoredLACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry 799-7623299-6
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Nov 16, 2016Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Milk, concentrated, evaporated and condensed; Chocolate dairy mixLABELINGNUTRIT LBLEntry UPS-0941111-8Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Milk, concentrated, evaporated and condensedLABELING NUTRIT LBLEntry UPS-0941111-8Source
- Refused, Chocolate dairy mixLABELING NUTRIT LBLEntry UPS-0941111-8Source
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2009

Sep 18, 2009Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 45-02red listSmarties Candy
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Refusal charges, in plain English

FSVP VIO44 refused lines
Importer not in compliance with FSVP
The importer of record appeared not to be in compliance with the Foreign Supplier Verification Program requirements of section 805 of the FD&C Act. The charge concerns the importer's program, not a test result on the food.
NUTRIT LBL6 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.
LACKS N/C4 refused lines
Net quantity statement missing
The packaged food appeared not to carry an accurate statement of the quantity of contents, such as net weight, measure, or count, on its label.
LABELING3 refused lines
Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
The package appeared not to meet the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act because of the placement, form, or contents of a required label statement.

Questions about Nestles

Is Nestles on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 25, 2026, Nestles is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for smarties candy; FDA published the listing on September 18, 2009.
Has FDA refused shipments from Nestles?: Yes. FDA refused 51 shipment lines from Nestles between November 16, 2016 and December 30, 2022. The most recent, on December 30, 2022, was hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate), charged as FSVP VIO (importer not in compliance with fsvp).
Why did FDA refuse Nestles's shipments?: The most frequent charges are FSVP VIO (importer not in compliance with fsvp, 44 lines) and NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 6 lines).
What is Nestles's FEI number?: Nestles's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3005766684.
Can shipments from Nestles still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of smarties candy from Nestles 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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