Has FDA refused shipments from Gallant Ocean International Inc?

Yes. FDA refused 28 shipment lines from Gallant Ocean International Inc between October 7, 2016 and October 9, 2024. The most recent, on October 9, 2024, was aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood products, n.e.c.,, charged as SALMONELLA (salmonella).

Why did FDA refuse Gallant Ocean International Inc's shipments?

The most frequent charges are SALMONELLA (salmonella, 28 lines) and VETDRUGRES (animal drug residue, 7 lines).

When was Gallant Ocean International Inc last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Gallant Ocean International Inc with a final classification is dated February 21, 2023 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).

What is Gallant Ocean International Inc's FEI number?

Gallant Ocean International Inc's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3008779556.

Can shipments from Gallant Ocean International Inc still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of large-mouth bass; striped bass; kingfish (only menticirrhus spp); bream; pomfret/bream from Gallant Ocean International Inc 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).

Gallant Ocean International Inc

FDA import alert and refusal historyKaohsiung City, TaiwanFEI 3008779556

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As of October 26, 2026, Gallant Ocean International Inc (Kaohsiung City, Taiwan) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 16-81 (Seafood products: Salmonella) for large-mouth bass; striped bass; kingfish (only menticirrhus spp); bream; pomfret/bream, published by FDA on June 20, 2016, is also listed on Import Alert 16-05 (green list) and Import Alert 16-18 (green list), and has 28 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 16-05 · green list IA 16-81 · red list IA 16-18 · green list
Last import refusal: Oct 9, 2024Aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood products, n.e.c., · SALMONELLA
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: Feb 21, 2023Classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)

Every FDA record for Gallant Ocean International Inc

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

2024

Oct 9, 2024Import refusal
Refused, 3 lines in one entry: Aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood products, n.e.c.,SALMONELLAEntry FY1-4049110-8Show 3 linesHide lines
- Refused, Aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood products, n.e.c.,SALMONELLAEntry FY1-4049110-8Source
- Refused, Aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood products, n.e.c.,SALMONELLAEntry FY1-4049110-8Source
- Refused, Aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood products, n.e.c.,SALMONELLAEntry FY1-4049110-8Source
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2023

Aug 1, 2023Import refusal
Refused, Bass, salt or brackisk water (stripe bass, white perch, black bass, etc.)SALMONELLAEntry EJ2-0162541-8
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Feb 21, 2023Inspection
Inspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological Hazards
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2019

Nov 12, 2019Import refusal
Refused, Fish, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry GL5-5225662-7
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Oct 11, 2019Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Tilapia, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsVETDRUGRESSALMONELLAEntry 906-0216134-4Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Tilapia, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsVETDRUGRES SALMONELLAEntry 906-0216134-4Source
- Refused, Tilapia, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsVETDRUGRES SALMONELLAEntry 906-0216134-4Source
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May 13, 2019Inspection
Inspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ; Foodborne Biological Hazards
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Jan 31, 2019Import refusal
Refused, 3 lines in one entry: Aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood products, n.e.c.,; Tilapia, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsSALMONELLAEntry 906-0175836-3Show 3 linesHide lines
- Refused, Aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood products, n.e.c.,SALMONELLAEntry 906-0175836-3Source
- Refused, Aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood products, n.e.c.,SALMONELLAEntry 906-0175836-3Source
- Refused, Tilapia, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsSALMONELLAEntry 906-0175836-3Source
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2018

Dec 13, 2018Import refusal
Refused, TilapiaSALMONELLAEntry U47-0806930-5
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Dec 12, 2018Import refusal
Refused, Tilapia, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsVETDRUGRES SALMONELLAEntry 221-6130801-4
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Sep 26, 2018Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Tilapia, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsSALMONELLAEntry 906-0161282-6Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Tilapia, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsSALMONELLAEntry 906-0161282-6Source
- Refused, Tilapia, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsSALMONELLAEntry 906-0161282-6Source
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Aug 9, 2018Import refusal
Refused, Aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood products, n.e.c.,SALMONELLAEntry 221-6124539-8
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Aug 3, 2018Import refusal
Refused, Tilapia, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsSALMONELLAEntry 788-1673453-3
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Jul 13, 2018Import refusal
Refused, TilapiaSALMONELLAEntry D52-0015336-4
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Apr 16, 2018Import refusal
Refused, 3 lines in one entry: Tilapia, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsSALMONELLAEntry 906-0139522-4Show 3 linesHide lines
- Refused, Tilapia, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsSALMONELLAEntry 906-0139522-4Source
- Refused, Tilapia, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsSALMONELLAEntry 906-0139522-4Source
- Refused, Tilapia, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsSALMONELLAEntry 906-0139522-4Source
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2017

Nov 14, 2017Import refusal
Refused, TilapiaSALMONELLAEntry U47-0707604-6
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2017

Aug 22, 2017Import refusal
Refused, TilapiaVETDRUGRES SALMONELLAEntry 224-4823480-1
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May 31, 2017Import refusal
Refused, TilapiaSALMONELLAEntry U47-0702388-1
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Feb 28, 2017Import refusal
Refused, Tilapia, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsVETDRUGRES SALMONELLAEntry KM6-3500839-4
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Jan 12, 2017Import refusal
Refused, Tilapia, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsVETDRUGRES SALMONELLAEntry KM6-0090693-7
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2016

Oct 28, 2016Import refusal
Refused, Tilapia, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsVETDRUGRES SALMONELLAEntry KM6-0089051-1
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Oct 7, 2016Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Tilapia, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsSALMONELLAEntry 906-0057686-5Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Tilapia, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsSALMONELLAEntry 906-0057686-5Source
- Refused, Tilapia, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsSALMONELLAEntry 906-0057686-5Source
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Jun 20, 2016Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 16-81red listLarge-mouth bass; Striped Bass; Kingfish (only Menticirrhus spp); Bream; Pomfret/bream
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Jun 20, 2016Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 16-05green listMahi Mahi
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2012

Jul 13, 2012Inspection
Inspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ; Foodborne Biological Hazards
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2009

Sep 18, 2009Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 16-18green listRaw Shrimp
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Refusal charges, in plain English

SALMONELLA28 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.
VETDRUGRES7 refused lines
Animal drug residue
The product appeared to contain a new animal drug, or a conversion product of one, that is unsafe within the meaning of section 512 of the FD&C Act.

Questions about Gallant Ocean International Inc

Is Gallant Ocean International Inc on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Gallant Ocean International Inc is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 16-81, “Seafood products: Salmonella”, for large-mouth bass; striped bass; kingfish (only menticirrhus spp); bream; pomfret/bream; FDA published the listing on June 20, 2016.
Has FDA refused shipments from Gallant Ocean International Inc?: Yes. FDA refused 28 shipment lines from Gallant Ocean International Inc between October 7, 2016 and October 9, 2024. The most recent, on October 9, 2024, was aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood products, n.e.c.,, charged as SALMONELLA (salmonella).
Why did FDA refuse Gallant Ocean International Inc's shipments?: The most frequent charges are SALMONELLA (salmonella, 28 lines) and VETDRUGRES (animal drug residue, 7 lines).
When was Gallant Ocean International Inc last inspected by FDA?: FDA's most recent inspection of Gallant Ocean International Inc with a final classification is dated February 21, 2023 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).
What is Gallant Ocean International Inc's FEI number?: Gallant Ocean International Inc's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3008779556.
Can shipments from Gallant Ocean International Inc still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of large-mouth bass; striped bass; kingfish (only menticirrhus spp); bream; pomfret/bream from Gallant Ocean International Inc 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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