Has FDA refused shipments from Shantou Sunrise-Foods Limited Company?

Yes. FDA refused 3 shipment lines from Shantou Sunrise-Foods Limited Company between February 2, 2017 and November 21, 2018. The most recent, on November 21, 2018, was lollipop (without chocolate), charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).

Why did FDA refuse Shantou Sunrise-Foods Limited Company's shipments?

The most frequent charge is UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 3 lines).

When was Shantou Sunrise-Foods Limited Company last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Shantou Sunrise-Foods Limited Company with a final classification is dated March 22, 2011 and was classified NAI (No Action Indicated).

What is Shantou Sunrise-Foods Limited Company's FEI number?

Shantou Sunrise-Foods Limited Company's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3008259452.

Can shipments from Shantou Sunrise-Foods Limited Company still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of lollipop (without chocolate); candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate); candy without chocolate n.e.c. from Shantou Sunrise-Foods Limited Company 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).

Shantou Sunrise-Foods Limited Company

FDA import alert and refusal historyShantou, ChinaFEI 3008259452

Recorded by FDA as SHANTOU SUNRISE-FOODS LIMITED COMPANY

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As of October 26, 2026, Shantou Sunrise-Foods Limited Company (Shantou, China) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02 (Foods with illegal or undeclared colors) for lollipop (without chocolate); candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate); candy without chocolate n.e.c., published by FDA on September 18, 2009, and has 3 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: Nov 21, 2018Lollipop (without chocolate) · UNSAFE COL
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: Mar 22, 2011Classified NAI (No Action Indicated)

Every FDA record for Shantou Sunrise-Foods Limited Company

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

2018

Nov 21, 2018Import refusal
Refused, Lollipop (without chocolate)UNSAFE COLEntry 175-2320370-5
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2017

Feb 2, 2017Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate)UNSAFE COLEntry 267-0223814-3Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate)UNSAFE COLEntry 267-0223814-3Source
- Refused, Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate)UNSAFE COLEntry 267-0223814-3Source
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2011

Mar 22, 2011Inspection
Inspection classified NAI (No Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological Hazards
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2009

Sep 18, 2009Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 45-02red listLollipop (without Chocolate); Candy Specialties, N.E.C. (without Chocolate); Candy Without Chocolate N.E.C.
Source

Refusal charges, in plain English

UNSAFE COL3 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.

Questions about Shantou Sunrise-Foods Limited Company

Is Shantou Sunrise-Foods Limited Company on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Shantou Sunrise-Foods Limited Company is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for lollipop (without chocolate); candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate); candy without chocolate n.e.c.; FDA published the listing on September 18, 2009.
Has FDA refused shipments from Shantou Sunrise-Foods Limited Company?: Yes. FDA refused 3 shipment lines from Shantou Sunrise-Foods Limited Company between February 2, 2017 and November 21, 2018. The most recent, on November 21, 2018, was lollipop (without chocolate), charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
Why did FDA refuse Shantou Sunrise-Foods Limited Company's shipments?: The most frequent charge is UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 3 lines).
When was Shantou Sunrise-Foods Limited Company last inspected by FDA?: FDA's most recent inspection of Shantou Sunrise-Foods Limited Company with a final classification is dated March 22, 2011 and was classified NAI (No Action Indicated).
What is Shantou Sunrise-Foods Limited Company's FEI number?: Shantou Sunrise-Foods Limited Company's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3008259452.
Can shipments from Shantou Sunrise-Foods Limited Company still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of lollipop (without chocolate); candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate); candy without chocolate n.e.c. from Shantou Sunrise-Foods Limited Company 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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