ITN Food
FDA import alert and refusal historyToronto, CanadaFEI 3010128598
As of October 25, 2026, ITN Food (Toronto, Canada) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-19 (Food products: Salmonella) for garam masala, published by FDA on March 7, 2025, is also listed on Import Alert 99-39 (red list) and Import Alert 99-08 (red list) and Import Alert 45-02 (red list) and Import Alert 99-21 (red list), and has 26 FDA import refusals recorded since October 2016.
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Current status
- Import alerts
- IA 99-19 · red listIA 99-39 · red listIA 99-08 · red listIA 45-02 · red listIA 99-21 · red list
- Last import refusal
- Pastes, n.e.c. · SULFITELBL
- Last warning letter
- None found
- Last inspection
- Classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)
Every FDA record for ITN Food
32 records, newest first. Each line links to the FDA page it came from.
2026
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Pastes, n.e.c.; Curry pasteSULFITELBLUSUAL NAMEEntry EU9-8601185-3Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Pastes, n.e.c.SULFITELBLUSUAL NAMEEntry EU9-8601185-3Source
- Refused, Curry pasteSULFITELBLUSUAL NAMEEntry EU9-8601185-3Source
2025
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Curry pasteFALSEEntry EU9-8601171-3Show 2 linesHide lines
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 99-19red listGaram MasalaSource
- Import refusalRefused, Mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry EU9-8601164-8Source
2024
- Import refusalRefused, Curry pasteUSUAL NAMENUTRIT LBLEntry EU9-8601154-9Source
- Import refusalRefused, Curry pasteLIST INGREEntry EU9-8601123-4Source
- Import refusalRefused, PeasPESTICIDEEntry EU9-8601145-7Source
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 99-39red listKALONJI POWDER Nigella Seeds Powder; TANDOORI MASALA PASTESource
2023
2022
- Import refusalRefused, Mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c.INCONSPICUNUTRIT LBLEntry EU9-8601071-5Source
2021
- Import refusalRefused, Mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c.COLOR LBLGEntry EU9-8601027-7Source
- Import refusalRefused, Mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c.LIST INGRELACKS FIRMLABELINGNUTRIT LBLEntry BFE-8601012-1Source
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: PeasPESTICIDEEntry BFE-1502259-3Show 2 linesHide lines
2019
- Import refusalRefused, Grain, whole, n.e.c.PESTICIDEEntry BFE-1502148-8Source
- Import refusalRefused, Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c.UNSAFE COLEntry BFE-1502120-7Source
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2019
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Curry paste; Mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c.UNSAFE COLEntry BFE-1502125-6Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Curry pasteUNSAFE COLEntry BFE-1502125-6Source
- Refused, Mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c.UNSAFE COLEntry BFE-1502125-6Source
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Curry pasteUNSAFE COLEntry BFE-1502124-9Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Curry pasteUNSAFE COLEntry BFE-1502124-9Source
- Refused, Curry pasteUNSAFE COLEntry BFE-1502124-9Source
- Import refusalRefused, Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c.UNSAFE COLEntry BFE-1502119-9Source
- Import refusalRefused, Curry pasteUNSAFE COLEntry BFE-1502111-6Source
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Curry pasteUNSAFE COLEntry BFE-1502100-9Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Curry pasteUNSAFE COLEntry BFE-1502100-9Source
- Refused, Curry pasteUNSAFE COLEntry BFE-1502100-9Source
2018
2017
- Import refusalRefused, Mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c.UNSAFE COLEntry BGK-0025910-2Source
2012
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 99-08red listMatter Sabith (Green Peas)Source
2010
- InspectionInspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ; Foodborne Biological HazardsSource
2009
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 45-02red listRooh-Afza (Rose Syrup); shredded coconut; Butter Chicken Masala; Kabab Mix; Nahari MasalaSource
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 99-21red listGolden Raisins; Ginger and Garlic Paste; Tandoori Masala; Original Desi Mazaa; Spice Mix; Chicken Poulet TikkaSource
Refusal charges, in plain English
- UNSAFE COL10 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.
- PESTICIDE5 refused lines
Pesticide chemical residue
The product appeared to contain a pesticide chemical residue that makes it adulterated under section 402(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act, for example a residue above the U.S. tolerance or one with no U.S. tolerance for that food.
- 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.
- USUAL NAME3 refused lines
Common or usual name missing
The label appeared not to show the common or usual name of the food.
- FALSE2 refused lines
False or misleading labeling
The labeling appeared to be false or misleading in some particular.
- LIST INGRE2 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).
- SULFITELBL2 refused lines
SULFITELBL
- COLOR LBLG1 refused line
Artificial coloring not declared
The product appeared to contain an artificial coloring without labeling that states that fact.
Questions about ITN Food
- Is ITN Food on an FDA import alert?
- Yes. As of October 25, 2026, ITN Food is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-19, “Food products: Salmonella”, for garam masala; FDA published the listing on March 7, 2025.
- Has FDA refused shipments from ITN Food?
- Yes. FDA refused 26 shipment lines from ITN Food between August 25, 2017 and January 23, 2026. The most recent, on January 23, 2026, was pastes, n.e.c., charged as SULFITELBL (sulfitelbl).
- Why did FDA refuse ITN Food's shipments?
- The most frequent charges are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 10 lines) and PESTICIDE (pesticide chemical residue, 5 lines).
- When was ITN Food last inspected by FDA?
- FDA's most recent inspection of ITN Food with a final classification is dated September 14, 2010 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).
- What is ITN Food's FEI number?
- ITN Food's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3010128598.
- Can shipments from ITN Food still enter the U.S.?
- Shipments of garam masala from ITN Food 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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