Has FDA refused shipments from AMK Food Export (Pvt) Ltd?

Yes. FDA refused 11 shipment lines from AMK Food Export (Pvt) Ltd between March 13, 2019 and June 12, 2023. The most recent, on June 12, 2023, was lentils, charged as PESTICIDE (pesticide chemical residue).

Why did FDA refuse AMK Food Export (Pvt) Ltd's shipments?

The most frequent charges are LACKS N/C (net quantity statement missing, 6 lines) and NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 6 lines).

When was AMK Food Export (Pvt) Ltd last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of AMK Food Export (Pvt) Ltd with a final classification is dated June 24, 2015 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).

What is AMK Food Export (Pvt) Ltd's FEI number?

AMK Food Export (Pvt) Ltd's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3006707635.

Can shipments from AMK Food Export (Pvt) Ltd still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of mysore dhal (red lentils) from AMK Food Export (Pvt) Ltd can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 99-08; 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).

AMK Food Export (Pvt) Ltd

FDA import alert and refusal historyHomagama, Sri LankaFEI 3006707635

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As of October 26, 2026, AMK Food Export (Pvt) Ltd (Homagama, Sri Lanka) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-08 (Processed human and animal foods: pesticides) for mysore dhal (red lentils), published by FDA on June 23, 2023, is also listed on Import Alert 99-19 (red list), and has 11 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 99-08 · red list IA 99-19 · red list
Last import refusal: Jun 12, 2023Lentils · PESTICIDE
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: Jun 24, 2015Classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)

Every FDA record for AMK Food Export (Pvt) Ltd

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

2023

Jun 23, 2023Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 99-08red listMysore Dhal (Red Lentils)
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Jun 12, 2023Import refusal
Refused, LentilsPESTICIDEEntry HA9-0230145-6
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2022

Jun 9, 2022Import refusal
Refused, Tamarind (subtropical/tropical fruit pulp)FILTHYEntry HA9-0220065-8
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2021

May 17, 2021Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Curry powder, ground, cracked, without saltNUTRIT LBLEntry KM6-3555601-2Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Curry powder, ground, cracked, without saltNUTRIT LBLEntry KM6-3555601-2Source
- Refused, Curry powder, ground, cracked, without saltNUTRIT LBLEntry KM6-3555601-2Source
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2020

Dec 9, 2020Import refusal
Refused, Tamarind, dried or pasteFILTHYEntry 96U-0041278-7
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2019

Mar 13, 2019Import refusal
Refused, 6 lines in one entry: Pie (fruit, pumpkin, pecan, etc.) and pudding prepared dry mix without custard or cream filling; Malt, wheat and 3 moreCOLOR LBLGLACKS N/CNUTRIT LBLEntry HA9-0190208-0Show 6 linesHide lines
- Refused, Pie (fruit, pumpkin, pecan, etc.) and pudding prepared dry mix without custard or cream fillingCOLOR LBLG LACKS N/CEntry HA9-0190208-0Source
- Refused, Malt, wheatCOLOR LBLG LACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry HA9-0190208-0Source
- Refused, Coconut oil, refined, single ingredientLACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry HA9-0190208-0Source
- Refused, Other bakery products, n.e.c.LACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry HA9-0190208-0Source
- Refused, Other bakery products, n.e.c.LACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry HA9-0190208-0Source
- Refused, Candy without chocolate n.e.c.COLOR LBLG LACKS N/CEntry HA9-0190208-0Source
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2015

Jun 24, 2015Inspection
Inspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ; Foodborne Biological Hazards
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2013

Dec 10, 2013Inspection
Inspection classified OAI (Official Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological Hazards
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Feb 1, 2013Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 99-19red listPepper Powder ground
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Refusal charges, in plain English

LACKS N/C6 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.
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.
COLOR LBLG3 refused lines
Artificial coloring not declared
The product appeared to contain an artificial coloring without labeling that states that fact.
FILTHY2 refused lines
Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance
The product appeared to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance, or to be otherwise unfit for food.
PESTICIDE1 refused line
Pesticide chemical residue
The product appeared to contain a pesticide chemical residue that makes it adulterated under section 402(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act, for example a residue above the U.S. tolerance or one with no U.S. tolerance for that food.

Questions about AMK Food Export (Pvt) Ltd

Is AMK Food Export (Pvt) Ltd on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 26, 2026, AMK Food Export (Pvt) Ltd is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-08, “Processed human and animal foods: pesticides”, for mysore dhal (red lentils); FDA published the listing on June 23, 2023.
Has FDA refused shipments from AMK Food Export (Pvt) Ltd?: Yes. FDA refused 11 shipment lines from AMK Food Export (Pvt) Ltd between March 13, 2019 and June 12, 2023. The most recent, on June 12, 2023, was lentils, charged as PESTICIDE (pesticide chemical residue).
Why did FDA refuse AMK Food Export (Pvt) Ltd's shipments?: The most frequent charges are LACKS N/C (net quantity statement missing, 6 lines) and NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 6 lines).
When was AMK Food Export (Pvt) Ltd last inspected by FDA?: FDA's most recent inspection of AMK Food Export (Pvt) Ltd with a final classification is dated June 24, 2015 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).
What is AMK Food Export (Pvt) Ltd's FEI number?: AMK Food Export (Pvt) Ltd's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3006707635.
Can shipments from AMK Food Export (Pvt) Ltd still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of mysore dhal (red lentils) from AMK Food Export (Pvt) Ltd can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 99-08; 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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