Has FDA refused shipments from Pankaj Exports Private Limited?

Yes. FDA refused 10 shipment lines from Pankaj Exports Private Limited between January 6, 2020 and November 18, 2024. The most recent, on November 18, 2024, was tamarind, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied, charged as FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).

Why did FDA refuse Pankaj Exports Private Limited's shipments?

The most frequent charges are COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 5 lines) and FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 5 lines).

When was Pankaj Exports Private Limited last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Pankaj Exports Private Limited with a final classification is dated December 14, 2018 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).

What is Pankaj Exports Private Limited's FEI number?

Pankaj Exports Private Limited's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3008459891.

Can shipments from Pankaj Exports Private Limited still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of bush color; color powder - lemon yellow ih 6597 from Pankaj Exports Private Limited 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).

Pankaj Exports Private Limited

FDA import alert and refusal historyNavi Mumbai, IndiaFEI 3008459891

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As of October 26, 2026, Pankaj Exports Private Limited (Navi Mumbai, India) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02 (Foods with illegal or undeclared colors) for bush color; color powder - lemon yellow ih 6597, published by FDA on October 17, 2016, is also listed on Import Alert 99-08 (red list), and has 10 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 IA 99-08 · red list
Last import refusal: Nov 18, 2024Tamarind, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied · FILTHY
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: Dec 14, 2018Classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)

Every FDA record for Pankaj Exports Private Limited

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

2024

Nov 18, 2024Import refusal
Refused, Tamarind, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candiedFILTHYEntry KM6-3636202-2
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2021

Feb 3, 2021Import refusal
Refused, 3 lines in one entry: Other bakery products, n.e.c.FILTHYEntry 8KP-0017957-3Show 3 linesHide lines
- Refused, Other bakery products, n.e.c.FILTHYEntry 8KP-0017957-3Source
- Refused, Other bakery products, n.e.c.FILTHYEntry 8KP-0017957-3Source
- Refused, Other bakery products, n.e.c.FILTHYEntry 8KP-0017957-3Source
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2020

Jun 8, 2020Import refusal
Refused, Other bakery products, n.e.c.FILTHYEntry KM6-1541012-3
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Jan 6, 2020Import refusal
Refused, 5 lines in one entry: Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)LIST INGRECOLOR LBLGLACKS FIRMEntry KM6-1537962-5Show 5 linesHide lines
- Refused, Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)LIST INGRE COLOR LBLG LACKS FIRMEntry KM6-1537962-5Source
- Refused, Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)LIST INGRE COLOR LBLG LACKS FIRMEntry KM6-1537962-5Source
- Refused, Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)LIST INGRE COLOR LBLG LACKS FIRMEntry KM6-1537962-5Source
- Refused, Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)LIST INGRE COLOR LBLG LACKS FIRMEntry KM6-1537962-5Source
- Refused, Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)LIST INGRE COLOR LBLG LACKS FIRMEntry KM6-1537962-5Source
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2018

Dec 14, 2018Inspection
Inspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological Hazards
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2016

Oct 17, 2016Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 45-02red listBush color; color powder - lemon yellow ih 6597
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2014

Aug 27, 2014Inspection
Inspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological Hazards
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2012

Dec 10, 2012Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 99-08red listSona Masuri Rice
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Refusal charges, in plain English

COLOR LBLG5 refused lines
Artificial coloring not declared
The product appeared to contain an artificial coloring without labeling that states that fact.
FILTHY5 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.
LACKS FIRM5 refused lines
Manufacturer name and address missing
The packaged product's label appeared not to show the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
LIST INGRE5 refused lines
Ingredients not listed
The product is made from two or more ingredients and the label appeared not to list the common or usual name of each one (or, for a juice beverage, the percentage of juice).

Questions about Pankaj Exports Private Limited

Is Pankaj Exports Private Limited on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Pankaj Exports Private Limited is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for bush color; color powder - lemon yellow ih 6597; FDA published the listing on October 17, 2016.
Has FDA refused shipments from Pankaj Exports Private Limited?: Yes. FDA refused 10 shipment lines from Pankaj Exports Private Limited between January 6, 2020 and November 18, 2024. The most recent, on November 18, 2024, was tamarind, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied, charged as FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).
Why did FDA refuse Pankaj Exports Private Limited's shipments?: The most frequent charges are COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 5 lines) and FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 5 lines).
When was Pankaj Exports Private Limited last inspected by FDA?: FDA's most recent inspection of Pankaj Exports Private Limited with a final classification is dated December 14, 2018 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).
What is Pankaj Exports Private Limited's FEI number?: Pankaj Exports Private Limited's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3008459891.
Can shipments from Pankaj Exports Private Limited still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of bush color; color powder - lemon yellow ih 6597 from Pankaj Exports Private Limited 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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