Propimex SA de CV
FDA import alert and refusal historyMexico Fd, MexicoFEI 3010036451
Recorded by FDA as PROPIMEX SA DE CV
As of October 26, 2026, Propimex SA de CV (Mexico Fd, Mexico) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02 (Foods with illegal or undeclared colors) for fanta (orange flavored soft drink), published by FDA on January 14, 2011, and has 10 FDA import refusals recorded since October 2016.
Data from FDA public records, last checked . Request a correction
Current status
- Import alerts
- IA 45-02 · red list
- Last import refusal
- Soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, carbonated · UNSAFE COL
- Last warning letter
- None found
- Last inspection
- None on record
Every FDA record for Propimex SA de CV
11 records, newest first. Each line links to the FDA page it came from.
2021
- Import refusalRefused, Soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, carbonatedUNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGEntry BJG-0108901-9Source
2018
- Import refusalRefused, Soft drink, other fruit flavored, carbonatedINCONSPICUNO ENGLISHJUICE %LABELINGNUTRIT LBLEntry DM0-0980067-1Source
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 4 lines in one entry: Soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, carbonatedUNSAFE ADDNO ENGLISHUNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGEntry BJG-0056232-1Show 4 linesHide lines
- Refused, Soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, carbonatedUNSAFE ADDNO ENGLISHEntry BJG-0056232-1Source
- Refused, Soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, carbonatedUNSAFE ADDNO ENGLISHEntry BJG-0056232-1Source
- Refused, Soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, carbonatedUNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGNO ENGLISHEntry BJG-0056232-1Source
- Refused, Soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, carbonatedUNSAFE ADDEntry BJG-0056232-1Source
2017
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 3 lines in one entry: Soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, carbonatedUNSAFE COLLIST INGREINCONSPICUCOLOR LBLGEntry BJG-0054251-3Show 3 linesHide lines
- Refused, Soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, carbonatedUNSAFE COLLIST INGREINCONSPICUCOLOR LBLGLACKS FIRMEntry BJG-0054251-3Source
- Refused, Soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, carbonatedLIST INGREUNSAFE ADDINCONSPICUFALSEEntry BJG-0054251-3Source
- Refused, Soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, carbonatedLIST INGREUNSAFE ADDINCONSPICULACKS FIRMEntry BJG-0054251-3Source
- Import refusalRefused, Soft drink, other fruit flavored, carbonatedLIST INGREUNSAFE ADDEntry EEE-0060478-4Source
2011
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 45-02red listFanta (Orange Flavored Soft Drink)Source
Refusal charges, in plain English
- UNSAFE ADD6 refused lines
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.
- INCONSPICU4 refused lines
Required information not conspicuous
Information required on the label appeared not to be placed prominently or conspicuously enough to be read and understood by an ordinary consumer.
- LIST INGRE4 refused lines
Ingredients not listed
The product is made from two or more ingredients and the label appeared not to list the common or usual name of each one (or, for a juice beverage, the percentage of juice).
- 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.
- COLOR LBLG3 refused lines
Artificial coloring not declared
The product appeared to contain an artificial coloring without labeling that states that fact.
- UNSAFE COL3 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.
- LACKS FIRM2 refused lines
Manufacturer name and address missing
The packaged product's label appeared not to show the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
- FALSE1 refused line
False or misleading labeling
The labeling appeared to be false or misleading in some particular.
Questions about Propimex SA de CV
- Is Propimex SA de CV on an FDA import alert?
- Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Propimex SA de CV is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for fanta (orange flavored soft drink); FDA published the listing on January 14, 2011.
- Has FDA refused shipments from Propimex SA de CV?
- Yes. FDA refused 10 shipment lines from Propimex SA de CV between July 27, 2017 and September 1, 2021. The most recent, on September 1, 2021, was soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, carbonated, charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
- Why did FDA refuse Propimex SA de CV's shipments?
- The most frequent charges are UNSAFE ADD (food additive unsafe under section 409, 6 lines) and INCONSPICU (required information not conspicuous, 4 lines).
- What is Propimex SA de CV's FEI number?
- Propimex SA de CV's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3010036451.
- Can shipments from Propimex SA de CV still enter the U.S.?
- Shipments of fanta (orange flavored soft drink) from Propimex SA de CV 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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