Has FDA refused shipments from Ontario Impex of Canada Ltd.?

Yes. FDA refused 17 shipment lines from Ontario Impex of Canada Ltd. between September 5, 2017 and April 8, 2020. The most recent, on April 8, 2020, was sweet goods without custard or cream filling, n.e.c., charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).

Why did FDA refuse Ontario Impex of Canada Ltd.'s shipments?

The most frequent charges are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 12 lines) and YELLOW #5 (fd&c yellow no. 5 not declared, 8 lines).

When was Ontario Impex of Canada Ltd. last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Ontario Impex of Canada Ltd. with a final classification is dated August 28, 2012 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).

What is Ontario Impex of Canada Ltd.'s FEI number?

Ontario Impex of Canada Ltd.'s FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3006529957.

Can shipments from Ontario Impex of Canada Ltd. still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of khoya jamun (pastry); sandwich (pastry); cashew pistachios roll; jalebi sweet pastry; chickpeas barfi sweet pastry; motichoor ladoo sweet pastry; boondi ladoo sweet pastry; pista burfee sweet pastery; coconut burfee (pastry); pera (pastry); badana (pastry); gulab jamun (pastry); pista burfee (pastr… from Ontario Impex of Canada 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).

Ontario Impex of Canada Ltd.

FDA import alert and refusal historyBrampton, CanadaFEI 3006529957

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As of October 26, 2026, Ontario Impex of Canada Ltd. (Brampton, Canada) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02 (Foods with illegal or undeclared colors) for khoya jamun (pastry); sandwich (pastry); cashew pistachios roll; jalebi sweet pastry; chickpeas barfi sweet pastry; motichoor ladoo sweet pastry; boondi ladoo sweet pastry; pista burfee sweet pastery; coconut burfee (pastry); pera (pastry); badana (pastry); gulab jamun (pastry); pista burfee (pastr…, published by FDA on October 2, 2009, and has 17 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: Apr 8, 2020Sweet goods without custard or cream filling, n.e.c. · UNSAFE COL
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: Aug 28, 2012Classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)

Every FDA record for Ontario Impex of Canada Ltd.

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

2020

Apr 8, 2020Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Sweet goods without custard or cream filling, n.e.c.UNSAFE COLYELLOW #5Entry 86W-0004540-4Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Sweet goods without custard or cream filling, n.e.c.UNSAFE COLEntry 86W-0004540-4Source
- Refused, Sweet goods without custard or cream filling, n.e.c.UNSAFE COL YELLOW #5Entry 86W-0004540-4Source
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2019

Dec 30, 2019Import refusal
Refused, Sweet goods without custard or cream filling, n.e.c.UNSAFE COLEntry 86W-0004012-4
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Dec 30, 2019Import refusal
Refused, Sweet goods without custard or cream filling, n.e.c.UNSAFE COLEntry 86W-0004149-4
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Dec 30, 2019Import refusal
Refused, Sweet goods without custard or cream filling, n.e.c.UNSAFE COLEntry 86W-0003884-7
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Aug 28, 2019Import refusal
Refused, 5 lines in one entry: Sweet goods without custard or cream filling, n.e.c.COLOR LBLGEntry 86W-0003432-5Show 5 linesHide lines
- Refused, Sweet goods without custard or cream filling, n.e.c.COLOR LBLGEntry 86W-0003432-5Source
- Refused, Sweet goods without custard or cream filling, n.e.c.COLOR LBLGEntry 86W-0003432-5Source
- Refused, Sweet goods without custard or cream filling, n.e.c.COLOR LBLGEntry 86W-0003432-5Source
- Refused, Sweet goods without custard or cream filling, n.e.c.COLOR LBLGEntry 86W-0003432-5Source
- Refused, Sweet goods without custard or cream filling, n.e.c.COLOR LBLGEntry 86W-0003432-5Source
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2017

Sep 5, 2017Import refusal
Refused, 7 lines in one entry: Sweet goods without custard or cream filling, n.e.c.; Pastry (other than fruit or jelly filled) without custard or cream fillingUNSAFE COLYELLOW #5Entry 86W-0001325-3Show 7 linesHide lines
- Refused, Sweet goods without custard or cream filling, n.e.c.UNSAFE COL YELLOW #5Entry 86W-0001325-3Source
- Refused, Sweet goods without custard or cream filling, n.e.c.UNSAFE COL YELLOW #5Entry 86W-0001325-3Source
- Refused, Sweet goods without custard or cream filling, n.e.c.UNSAFE COL YELLOW #5Entry 86W-0001325-3Source
- Refused, Pastry (other than fruit or jelly filled) without custard or cream fillingUNSAFE COL YELLOW #5Entry 86W-0001325-3Source
- Refused, Sweet goods without custard or cream filling, n.e.c.UNSAFE COL YELLOW #5Entry 86W-0001325-3Source
- Refused, Sweet goods without custard or cream filling, n.e.c.UNSAFE COL YELLOW #5Entry 86W-0001325-3Source
- Refused, Pastry (other than fruit or jelly filled) without custard or cream fillingUNSAFE COL YELLOW #5Entry 86W-0001325-3Source
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2012

Aug 28, 2012Inspection
Inspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological Hazards
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2009

Oct 2, 2009Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 45-02red listKhoya Jamun (Pastry); Sandwich (Pastry); Cashew Pistachios Roll; Jalebi Sweet Pastry; Chickpeas Barfi Sweet Pastry; Motichoor Ladoo Sweet Pastry; Boondi Ladoo Sweet Pastry; Pista Burfee Sweet Pastery; Coconut Burfee (Pastry); Pera (Pastry); Badana (Pastry); Gulab jamun (pastry); Pista Burfee (Pastr…
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Refusal charges, in plain English

UNSAFE COL12 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.
YELLOW #58 refused lines
FD&C Yellow No. 5 not declared
The food appeared to contain the color additive FD&C Yellow No. 5 without declaring it on the label as 21 CFR 74.705 requires.
COLOR LBLG5 refused lines
Artificial coloring not declared
The product appeared to contain an artificial coloring without labeling that states that fact.

Questions about Ontario Impex of Canada Ltd.

Is Ontario Impex of Canada Ltd. on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Ontario Impex of Canada Ltd. is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for khoya jamun (pastry); sandwich (pastry); cashew pistachios roll; jalebi sweet pastry; chickpeas barfi sweet pastry; motichoor ladoo sweet pastry; boondi ladoo sweet pastry; pista burfee sweet pastery; coconut burfee (pastry); pera (pastry); badana (pastry); gulab jamun (pastry); pista burfee (pastr…; FDA published the listing on October 2, 2009.
Has FDA refused shipments from Ontario Impex of Canada Ltd.?: Yes. FDA refused 17 shipment lines from Ontario Impex of Canada Ltd. between September 5, 2017 and April 8, 2020. The most recent, on April 8, 2020, was sweet goods without custard or cream filling, n.e.c., charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
Why did FDA refuse Ontario Impex of Canada Ltd.'s shipments?: The most frequent charges are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 12 lines) and YELLOW #5 (fd&c yellow no. 5 not declared, 8 lines).
When was Ontario Impex of Canada Ltd. last inspected by FDA?: FDA's most recent inspection of Ontario Impex of Canada Ltd. with a final classification is dated August 28, 2012 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).
What is Ontario Impex of Canada Ltd.'s FEI number?: Ontario Impex of Canada Ltd.'s FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3006529957.
Can shipments from Ontario Impex of Canada Ltd. still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of khoya jamun (pastry); sandwich (pastry); cashew pistachios roll; jalebi sweet pastry; chickpeas barfi sweet pastry; motichoor ladoo sweet pastry; boondi ladoo sweet pastry; pista burfee sweet pastery; coconut burfee (pastry); pera (pastry); badana (pastry); gulab jamun (pastry); pista burfee (pastr… from Ontario Impex of Canada 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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