Hero Portugal
FDA import alert and refusal historyAmadora, PortugalFEI 3009902560
Recorded by FDA as HERO PORTUGAL
As of October 26, 2026, Hero Portugal (Amadora, Portugal) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-39 (Imported foods that appear to be misbranded) for jam (blackberry); jam (blueberry); jam (strawberry); jam (tomato); jam (peach), published by FDA on June 6, 2019, and has 4 FDA import refusals recorded since October 2016.
Data from FDA public records, last checked . Request a correction
Current status
- Import alerts
- IA 99-39 · red list
- Last import refusal
- Blackberry, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalades, butters and candied · NO ENGLISH
- Last warning letter
- None found
- Last inspection
- None on record
Every FDA record for Hero Portugal
5 records, newest first. Each line links to the FDA page it came from.
2020
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 4 lines in one entry: Blackberry, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalades, butters and candied; Vine fruit and other fruits, mixed, flavored jams, jellies, preserves, marmalades, butters and candi and 2 moreNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBLEntry WTG-1911443-9Show 4 linesHide lines
- Refused, Blackberry, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalades, butters and candiedNO ENGLISHEntry WTG-1911443-9Source
- Refused, Vine fruit and other fruits, mixed, flavored jams, jellies, preserves, marmalades, butters and candiNO ENGLISHEntry WTG-1911443-9Source
- Refused, Strawberry, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter and candiedNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBLEntry WTG-1911443-9Source
- Refused, Peach, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candiedNO ENGLISHEntry WTG-1911443-9Source
2019
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 99-39red listJam (Blackberry); Jam (Blueberry); Jam (Strawberry); Jam (Tomato); Jam (Peach)Source
Refusal charges, in plain English
- NO ENGLISH4 refused lines
Required label information not in English
Information that must appear on the label appeared not to be given in English, or not to be repeated in every language used on the label.
- NUTRIT LBL1 refused line
Nutrition information missing from label
The label or labeling appeared not to carry the nutrition information that U.S. law requires for the food.
Questions about Hero Portugal
- Is Hero Portugal on an FDA import alert?
- Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Hero Portugal is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-39, “Imported foods that appear to be misbranded”, for jam (blackberry); jam (blueberry); jam (strawberry); jam (tomato); jam (peach); FDA published the listing on June 6, 2019.
- Has FDA refused shipments from Hero Portugal?
- Yes. FDA refused 4 shipment lines from Hero Portugal on February 1, 2020. The most recent, on February 1, 2020, was blackberry, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalades, butters and candied, charged as NO ENGLISH (required label information not in english).
- Why did FDA refuse Hero Portugal's shipments?
- The most frequent charges are NO ENGLISH (required label information not in english, 4 lines) and NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 1 line).
- What is Hero Portugal's FEI number?
- Hero Portugal's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3009902560.
- Can shipments from Hero Portugal still enter the U.S.?
- Shipments of jam (blackberry); jam (blueberry); jam (strawberry); jam (tomato); jam (peach) from Hero Portugal can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 99-39; 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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