Authentic Overseas

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

Refusal charges, in plain English

• SALMONELLA2 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 Authentic Overseas

Is Authentic Overseas on an FDA import alert?

Yes. As of October 25, 2026, Authentic Overseas is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-19, “Food products: Salmonella”, for gur rewri (sesame brittle); FDA published the listing on July 1, 2019.

Has FDA refused shipments from Authentic Overseas?

Yes. FDA refused 2 shipment lines from Authentic Overseas on July 16, 2019. The most recent, on July 16, 2019, was candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), hard, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate), charged as SALMONELLA (salmonella).

Why did FDA refuse Authentic Overseas's shipments?

The most frequent charge is SALMONELLA (salmonella, 2 lines).

When was Authentic Overseas last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Authentic Overseas with a final classification is dated October 29, 2019 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).

What is Authentic Overseas's FEI number?

Authentic Overseas's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3008663089.

Can shipments from Authentic Overseas still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of gur rewri (sesame brittle) from Authentic Overseas can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 99-19; 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).