Has FDA refused shipments from Ahmed Foods (Private) Limited?

Yes. FDA refused 49 shipment lines from Ahmed Foods (Private) Limited between March 8, 2017 and June 10, 2026. The most recent, on June 10, 2026, was kidney bean, charged as NO PROCESS (no scheduled process filed).

Why did FDA refuse Ahmed Foods (Private) Limited's shipments?

The most frequent charges are NO PROCESS (no scheduled process filed, 29 lines) and FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 11 lines).

What is Ahmed Foods (Private) Limited's FEI number?

Ahmed Foods (Private) Limited's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3010121455.

Can shipments from Ahmed Foods (Private) Limited still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of pepper,black, whole (spice); pepper, black, ground, cracked (spice) from Ahmed Foods (Private) Limited can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 99-19; 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).

Ahmed Foods (Private) Limited

FDA import alert and refusal historyKarachi, PakistanFEI 3010121455

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As of October 26, 2026, Ahmed Foods (Private) Limited (Karachi, Pakistan) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-19 (Food products: Salmonella) for pepper,black, whole (spice); pepper, black, ground, cracked (spice), published by FDA on September 16, 2009, and has 49 FDA import refusals recorded since October 2016.

Data from FDA public records, last checked October 26, 2026. Request a correction

Current status

Import alerts: IA 99-19 · red list
Last import refusal: Jun 10, 2026Kidney bean · NO PROCESS
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: None on record

Every FDA record for Ahmed Foods (Private) Limited

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

2026

Jun 10, 2026Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Kidney bean; Garbanzo beanNO PROCESSEntry KM6-3676792-3Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Kidney beanNO PROCESSEntry KM6-3676792-3Source
- Refused, Garbanzo beanNO PROCESSEntry KM6-3676792-3Source
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2024

Sep 17, 2024Import refusal
Refused, Pepper, black, ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry H67-1670306-0
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Jul 26, 2024Import refusal
Refused, Pepper, black, ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry KM6-1616649-2
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2023

Dec 7, 2023Import refusal
Refused, 3 lines in one entry: Tamarind, dried or pasteFILTHYEntry 9PM-4115937-9Show 3 linesHide lines
- Refused, Tamarind, dried or pasteFILTHYEntry 9PM-4115937-9Source
- Refused, Tamarind, dried or pasteFILTHYEntry 9PM-4115937-9Source
- Refused, Tamarind, dried or pasteFILTHYEntry 9PM-4115937-9Source
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Sep 21, 2023Import refusal
Refused, 4 lines in one entry: Tamarind (subtropical and tropical fruit purees)FILTHYEntry 9PM-4117367-7Show 4 linesHide lines
- Refused, Tamarind (subtropical and tropical fruit purees)FILTHYEntry 9PM-4117367-7Source
- Refused, Tamarind (subtropical and tropical fruit purees)FILTHYEntry 9PM-4117367-7Source
- Refused, Tamarind (subtropical and tropical fruit purees)FILTHYEntry 9PM-4117367-7Source
- Refused, Tamarind (subtropical and tropical fruit purees)FILTHYEntry 9PM-4117367-7Source
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2022

Jan 26, 2022Import refusal
Refused, Tamarind, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candiedFILTHYEntry KM6-1567261-5
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2019

Apr 3, 2019Import refusal
Refused, 9 lines in one entry: Chili sauce; Tzahp choy (chinese canned sweet pickles made from mixed vegetables) (mixed vegetables) and 2 moreNO PROCESSEntry WD8-0062406-2Show 9 linesHide lines
- Refused, Chili sauceNO PROCESSEntry WD8-0062406-2Source
- Refused, Tzahp choy (chinese canned sweet pickles made from mixed vegetables) (mixed vegetables)NO PROCESSEntry WD8-0062406-2Source
- Refused, Other fruit and fruit products, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied, n.e.c.NO PROCESSEntry WD8-0062406-2Source
- Refused, Tzahp choy (chinese canned sweet pickles made from mixed vegetables) (mixed vegetables)NO PROCESSEntry WD8-0062406-2Source
- Refused, Tzahp choy (chinese canned sweet pickles made from mixed vegetables) (mixed vegetables)NO PROCESSEntry WD8-0062406-2Source
- Refused, Tzahp choy (chinese canned sweet pickles made from mixed vegetables) (mixed vegetables)NO PROCESSEntry WD8-0062406-2Source
- Refused, Tzahp choy (chinese canned sweet pickles made from mixed vegetables) (mixed vegetables)NO PROCESSEntry WD8-0062406-2Source
- Refused, ChutneyNO PROCESSEntry WD8-0062406-2Source
- Refused, Chili sauceNO PROCESSEntry WD8-0062406-2Source
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Mar 6, 2019Import refusal
Refused, 5 lines in one entry: Lime (citrus); Mango (subtropical and tropical fruit) and 2 moreNO PROCESSEntry WD8-0061850-2Show 5 linesHide lines
- Refused, Lime (citrus)NO PROCESSEntry WD8-0061850-2Source
- Refused, Lime (citrus)NO PROCESSEntry WD8-0061850-2Source
- Refused, Mango (subtropical and tropical fruit)NO PROCESSEntry WD8-0061850-2Source
- Refused, Tzahp choy (chinese canned sweet pickles made from mixed vegetables) (mixed vegetables)NO PROCESSEntry WD8-0061850-2Source
- Refused, ChutneyNO PROCESSEntry WD8-0061850-2Source
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Feb 22, 2019Import refusal
Refused, 8 lines in one entry: Tzahp choy (chinese canned sweet pickles made from mixed vegetables) (mixed vegetables); Chili sauceNO PROCESSLABELINGEntry WD8-0061088-9Show 8 linesHide lines
- Refused, Tzahp choy (chinese canned sweet pickles made from mixed vegetables) (mixed vegetables)NO PROCESSEntry WD8-0061088-9Source
- Refused, Tzahp choy (chinese canned sweet pickles made from mixed vegetables) (mixed vegetables)LABELINGEntry WD8-0061088-9Source
- Refused, Chili sauceLABELINGEntry WD8-0061088-9Source
- Refused, Tzahp choy (chinese canned sweet pickles made from mixed vegetables) (mixed vegetables)LABELINGEntry WD8-0061088-9Source
- Refused, Chili sauceLABELINGEntry WD8-0061088-9Source
- Refused, Chili sauceLABELINGEntry WD8-0061088-9Source
- Refused, Chili sauceLABELINGEntry WD8-0061088-9Source
- Refused, Tzahp choy (chinese canned sweet pickles made from mixed vegetables) (mixed vegetables)LABELINGEntry WD8-0061088-9Source
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Jan 15, 2019Import refusal
Refused, 6 lines in one entry: Tzahp choy (chinese canned sweet pickles made from mixed vegetables) (mixed vegetables)NO PROCESSNUTRIT LBLEntry WD8-0061494-9Show 6 linesHide lines
- Refused, Tzahp choy (chinese canned sweet pickles made from mixed vegetables) (mixed vegetables)NO PROCESSEntry WD8-0061494-9Source
- Refused, Tzahp choy (chinese canned sweet pickles made from mixed vegetables) (mixed vegetables)NO PROCESSEntry WD8-0061494-9Source
- Refused, Tzahp choy (chinese canned sweet pickles made from mixed vegetables) (mixed vegetables)NUTRIT LBLEntry WD8-0061494-9Source
- Refused, Tzahp choy (chinese canned sweet pickles made from mixed vegetables) (mixed vegetables)NO PROCESSEntry WD8-0061494-9Source
- Refused, Tzahp choy (chinese canned sweet pickles made from mixed vegetables) (mixed vegetables)NUTRIT LBL NO PROCESSEntry WD8-0061494-9Source
- Refused, Tzahp choy (chinese canned sweet pickles made from mixed vegetables) (mixed vegetables)NUTRIT LBLEntry WD8-0061494-9Source
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2018

Mar 27, 2018Import refusal
Refused, 5 lines in one entry: Ginger root, dried or paste; Condiments, n.e.c. and 2 moreNEEDS FCENO PROCESSEntry KM6-1513631-4Show 5 linesHide lines
- Refused, Ginger root, dried or pasteNEEDS FCE NO PROCESSEntry KM6-1513631-4Source
- Refused, Condiments, n.e.c.NEEDS FCE NO PROCESSEntry KM6-1513631-4Source
- Refused, Garlic bulb, dried or pasteNEEDS FCE NO PROCESSEntry KM6-1513631-4Source
- Refused, Root & tuber vegetable, dried or paste, n.e.c.NEEDS FCE NO PROCESSEntry KM6-1513631-4Source
- Refused, Condiments, n.e.c.NEEDS FCE NO PROCESSEntry KM6-1513631-4Source
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Mar 2, 2018Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Tamarind, dried or pasteFILTHYNEEDS FCENO PROCESSEntry WD8-0049090-2Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Tamarind, dried or pasteFILTHY NEEDS FCE NO PROCESSEntry WD8-0049090-2Source
- Refused, Tamarind, dried or pasteFILTHY NEEDS FCE NO PROCESSEntry WD8-0049090-2Source
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Feb 1, 2018Import refusal
Refused, Pastes, n.e.c.NO PROCESSEntry WD8-0048503-5
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2017

Mar 8, 2017Import refusal
Refused, Sauces, n.e.c.FILTHYEntry KM6-1501751-4
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2009

Sep 16, 2009Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 99-19red listPepper,Black, Whole (Spice); Pepper, Black, Ground, Cracked (Spice)
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Refusal charges, in plain English

NO PROCESS29 refused lines
No scheduled process filed
The manufacturer appeared not to have filed a scheduled process with FDA, which 21 CFR Part 108 requires for low-acid canned and acidified foods, so the product is treated as made under insanitary conditions.
FILTHY11 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.
LABELING7 refused lines
Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
The package appeared not to meet the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act because of the placement, form, or contents of a required label statement.
NEEDS FCE7 refused lines
Processor not registered for canned or acidified foods
The manufacturer appeared not to be registered with FDA as a low-acid canned food or acidified food processor, as 21 CFR 108.25 and 108.35 require.
NUTRIT LBL3 refused lines
Nutrition information missing from label
The label or labeling appeared not to carry the nutrition information that U.S. law requires for the food.
SALMONELLA2 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.

Questions about Ahmed Foods (Private) Limited

Is Ahmed Foods (Private) Limited on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Ahmed Foods (Private) Limited is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-19, “Food products: Salmonella”, for pepper,black, whole (spice); pepper, black, ground, cracked (spice); FDA published the listing on September 16, 2009.
Has FDA refused shipments from Ahmed Foods (Private) Limited?: Yes. FDA refused 49 shipment lines from Ahmed Foods (Private) Limited between March 8, 2017 and June 10, 2026. The most recent, on June 10, 2026, was kidney bean, charged as NO PROCESS (no scheduled process filed).
Why did FDA refuse Ahmed Foods (Private) Limited's shipments?: The most frequent charges are NO PROCESS (no scheduled process filed, 29 lines) and FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 11 lines).
What is Ahmed Foods (Private) Limited's FEI number?: Ahmed Foods (Private) Limited's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3010121455.
Can shipments from Ahmed Foods (Private) Limited still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of pepper,black, whole (spice); pepper, black, ground, cracked (spice) from Ahmed Foods (Private) Limited can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 99-19; 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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