Zaiqa Food Industries
FDA import alert and refusal historyKarachi, PakistanFEI 3009951693
As of October 26, 2026, Zaiqa Food Industries (Karachi, Pakistan) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02 (Foods with illegal or undeclared colors) for strawberry jelly; banana jelly; mango jelly, published by FDA on May 1, 2017, is also listed on Import Alert 99-19 (red list), and has 18 FDA import refusals recorded since October 2016.
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Current status
- Import alerts
- IA 45-02 · red listIA 99-19 · red list
- Last import refusal
- Multiple food specialities, side dishes and desserts, n.e.c. · UNSAFE COL
- Last warning letter
- None found
- Last inspection
- None on record
Every FDA record for Zaiqa Food Industries
20 records, newest first. Each line links to the FDA page it came from.
2026
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 3 lines in one entry: Multiple food specialities, side dishes and desserts, n.e.c.UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGEntry KM6-1643578-0Show 3 linesHide lines
- Refused, Multiple food specialities, side dishes and desserts, n.e.c.UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGEntry KM6-1643578-0Source
- Refused, Multiple food specialities, side dishes and desserts, n.e.c.UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGEntry KM6-1643578-0Source
- Refused, Multiple food specialities, side dishes and desserts, n.e.c.UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGEntry KM6-1643578-0Source
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Tamarind, dried or pasteFILTHYEntry KM6-1643578-0Show 2 linesHide lines
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 4 lines in one entry: Sauces, n.e.c.FILTHYEntry KM6-1643416-3Show 4 linesHide lines
2025
- Import refusalRefused, Mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry BQT-2501013-1Source
2023
- Import refusalRefused, Multiple food specialities, side dishes and desserts, n.e.c.UNSAFE ADDEntry KM6-1588941-7Source
2021
- Import refusalRefused, Tamarind, juice, milk, creme, drink or nectar, sub/tropical fruitFILTHYEntry BQT-0257508-0Source
- Import refusalRefused, Strawberry, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter and candiedCOLOR LBLGNO ENGLISHEntry BQT-0255686-6Source
2019
- Import refusalRefused, Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry KM6-1530277-5Source
2018
- Import refusalRefused, Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry KM6-1512090-4Source
2017
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 45-02red listStrawberry Jelly; Banana Jelly; Mango JellySource
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 3 lines in one entry: Gelatin, flavoredUNSAFE COLEntry KM6-3502549-7Show 3 linesHide lines
- Refused, Gelatin, flavoredUNSAFE COLEntry KM6-3502549-7Source
- Refused, Gelatin, flavoredUNSAFE COLEntry KM6-3502549-7Source
- Refused, Gelatin, flavoredUNSAFE COLEntry KM6-3502549-7Source
2014
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 99-19red listShahi Haleem Mix Tooba Mix for Meat/Grains & Pulses CurrySource
Refusal charges, in plain English
- FILTHY7 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.
- UNSAFE COL6 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.
- COLOR LBLG4 refused lines
Artificial coloring not declared
The product appeared to contain an artificial coloring without labeling that states that fact.
- SALMONELLA3 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.
- NO ENGLISH1 refused line
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.
- UNSAFE ADD1 refused line
Food additive unsafe under section 409
The product appeared to contain a food additive that is unsafe within the meaning of section 409 of the FD&C Act, the section that governs which food additives may be used and under what conditions.
Questions about Zaiqa Food Industries
- Is Zaiqa Food Industries on an FDA import alert?
- Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Zaiqa Food Industries is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for strawberry jelly; banana jelly; mango jelly; FDA published the listing on May 1, 2017.
- Has FDA refused shipments from Zaiqa Food Industries?
- Yes. FDA refused 18 shipment lines from Zaiqa Food Industries between April 19, 2017 and June 8, 2026. The most recent, on June 8, 2026, was multiple food specialities, side dishes and desserts, n.e.c., charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
- Why did FDA refuse Zaiqa Food Industries's shipments?
- The most frequent charges are FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 7 lines) and UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 6 lines).
- What is Zaiqa Food Industries's FEI number?
- Zaiqa Food Industries's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3009951693.
- Can shipments from Zaiqa Food Industries still enter the U.S.?
- Shipments of strawberry jelly; banana jelly; mango jelly from Zaiqa Food Industries 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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