Has FDA refused shipments from Central America Fisheries, S. A. - Bluefields?

Yes. FDA refused 4 shipment lines from Central America Fisheries, S. A. - Bluefields on April 22, 2019. The most recent, on April 22, 2019, was fish, n.e.c., charged as SALMONELLA (salmonella).

Why did FDA refuse Central America Fisheries, S. A. - Bluefields's shipments?

The most frequent charge is SALMONELLA (salmonella, 4 lines).

What is Central America Fisheries, S. A. - Bluefields's FEI number?

Central America Fisheries, S. A. - Bluefields's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3008303276.

Can shipments from Central America Fisheries, S. A. - Bluefields still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of sting ray fillets; snook from Central America Fisheries, S. A. - Bluefields can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 16-81; 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).

Central America Fisheries, S. A. - Bluefields

FDA import alert and refusal historyBluefields, NicaraguaFEI 3008303276

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As of October 26, 2026, Central America Fisheries, S. A. - Bluefields (Bluefields, Nicaragua) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 16-81 (Seafood products: Salmonella) for sting ray fillets; snook, published by FDA on March 24, 2011, and has 4 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 16-81 · red list
Last import refusal: Apr 22, 2019Fish, n.e.c. · SALMONELLA
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: None on record

Every FDA record for Central America Fisheries, S. A. - Bluefields

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

2019

Apr 22, 2019Import refusal
Refused, 4 lines in one entry: Fish, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry D97-1129066-5Show 4 linesHide lines
- Refused, Fish, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry D97-1129066-5Source
- Refused, Fish, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry D97-1129066-5Source
- Refused, Fish, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry D97-1129066-5Source
- Refused, Fish, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry D97-1129066-5Source
Source

2011

Mar 24, 2011Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 16-81red listSting Ray FIllets; SNOOK
Source

Refusal charges, in plain English

SALMONELLA4 refused lines
Salmonella
The product appeared to contain Salmonella, which the law treats as a poisonous and deleterious substance that may make food injurious to health.

Questions about Central America Fisheries, S. A. - Bluefields

Is Central America Fisheries, S. A. - Bluefields on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Central America Fisheries, S. A. - Bluefields is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 16-81, “Seafood products: Salmonella”, for sting ray fillets; snook; FDA published the listing on March 24, 2011.
Has FDA refused shipments from Central America Fisheries, S. A. - Bluefields?: Yes. FDA refused 4 shipment lines from Central America Fisheries, S. A. - Bluefields on April 22, 2019. The most recent, on April 22, 2019, was fish, n.e.c., charged as SALMONELLA (salmonella).
Why did FDA refuse Central America Fisheries, S. A. - Bluefields's shipments?: The most frequent charge is SALMONELLA (salmonella, 4 lines).
What is Central America Fisheries, S. A. - Bluefields's FEI number?: Central America Fisheries, S. A. - Bluefields's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3008303276.
Can shipments from Central America Fisheries, S. A. - Bluefields still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of sting ray fillets; snook from Central America Fisheries, S. A. - Bluefields can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 16-81; 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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