Mofels Food International Corporation
FDA import alert and refusal historyDasmarinas, PhilippinesFEI 3009933798
As of October 26, 2026, Mofels Food International Corporation (Dasmarinas, Philippines) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 23-12 (Coconut: microbiological contamination) for grated coconut; shredded coconut, published by FDA on February 18, 2015, is also listed on Import Alert 99-05 (red list) and Import Alert 16-74 (red list) and Import Alert 45-02 (red list) and Import Alert 16-81 (red list), and has 5 FDA import refusals recorded since October 2016.
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Current status
- Import alerts
- IA 23-12 · red listIA 99-05 · red listIA 16-74 · red listIA 45-02 · red listIA 16-81 · red list
- Last import refusal
- Leaf & stem vegetables, n.e.c. · FILTHY
- Last warning letter
- None found
- Last inspection
- Classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)
Every FDA record for Mofels Food International Corporation
12 records, newest first. Each line links to the FDA page it came from.
2023
- InspectionInspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ; Foodborne Biological HazardsSource
2019
2018
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Agar agar (gelatin product)UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGEntry BDD-0833124-7Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Agar agar (gelatin product)UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGEntry BDD-0833124-7Source
- Refused, Agar agar (gelatin product)UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGEntry BDD-0833124-7Source
- Import refusalRefused, Macapuno (coconut sport), toppingUNDER PRCEntry BDD-0833059-5Source
2017
2016
- InspectionInspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological HazardsSource
2015
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 23-12red listGrated Coconut; Shredded CoconutSource
2014
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 99-05red listTree CucumbersSource
2013
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 16-74red listDried Sea Herring (Tunsoy); Smoked SardinesSource
2011
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 45-02red listGlutinous Rice Ball/Bilo-Bilo; Agar agar (Red); Agar agar (Green)Source
2010
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 16-81red listMilk Fish; Smoked Fish Flakes (Tinapa)Source
Refusal charges, in plain English
- COLOR LBLG2 refused lines
Artificial coloring not declared
The product appeared to contain an artificial coloring without labeling that states that fact.
- UNSAFE COL2 refused lines
Color additive unsafe under section 721
The product appeared to be, or to contain, a color additive that is unsafe within the meaning of section 721(a) of the FD&C Act, the section that governs which color additives may be used and how.
- FILTHY1 refused line
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.
- UNDER PRC1 refused line
UNDER PRC
- VIBRIO1 refused line
VIBRIO
Questions about Mofels Food International Corporation
- Is Mofels Food International Corporation on an FDA import alert?
- Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Mofels Food International Corporation is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 23-12, “Coconut: microbiological contamination”, for grated coconut; shredded coconut; FDA published the listing on February 18, 2015.
- Has FDA refused shipments from Mofels Food International Corporation?
- Yes. FDA refused 5 shipment lines from Mofels Food International Corporation between October 23, 2017 and October 30, 2019. The most recent, on October 30, 2019, was leaf & stem vegetables, n.e.c., charged as FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).
- Why did FDA refuse Mofels Food International Corporation's shipments?
- The most frequent charges are COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 2 lines) and UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 2 lines).
- When was Mofels Food International Corporation last inspected by FDA?
- FDA's most recent inspection of Mofels Food International Corporation with a final classification is dated March 22, 2023 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).
- What is Mofels Food International Corporation's FEI number?
- Mofels Food International Corporation's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3009933798.
- Can shipments from Mofels Food International Corporation still enter the U.S.?
- Shipments of grated coconut; shredded coconut from Mofels Food International Corporation can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 23-12; 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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