PRAN Foods Ltd

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

Refusal charges, in plain English

• UNSAFE COL4 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.

Questions about PRAN Foods Ltd

Is PRAN Foods Ltd on an FDA import alert?

Yes. As of October 26, 2026, PRAN Foods Ltd is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-42, “Foods: heavy metal (toxic element) contamination”, for turmeric; FDA published the listing on October 13, 2022.

Has FDA refused shipments from PRAN Foods Ltd?

Yes. FDA refused 4 shipment lines from PRAN Foods Ltd between January 13, 2026 and February 17, 2026. The most recent, on February 17, 2026, was hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate), charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).

Why did FDA refuse PRAN Foods Ltd's shipments?

The most frequent charge is UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 4 lines).

When was PRAN Foods Ltd last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of PRAN Foods Ltd with a final classification is dated June 16, 2014 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).

What is PRAN Foods Ltd's FEI number?

PRAN Foods Ltd's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3009975958.

Can shipments from PRAN Foods Ltd still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of turmeric from PRAN Foods Ltd can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 99-42; 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).