Is Sterling Foods on an FDA import alert?

No listing for Sterling Foods appears in the FDA import alerts SupplierRadar checked on October 26, 2026. Country-wide alerts may still apply to its products; see the India page.

Has FDA refused shipments from Sterling Foods?

Yes. FDA refused 5 shipment lines from Sterling Foods between January 30, 2017 and April 26, 2017. The most recent, on April 26, 2017, was squid, other aquatic species, charged as FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).

Why did FDA refuse Sterling Foods's shipments?

The most frequent charge is FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 5 lines).

When was Sterling Foods last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Sterling Foods with a final classification is dated March 7, 2019 and was classified NAI (No Action Indicated).

What is Sterling Foods's FEI number?

Sterling Foods's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3010128730.

Sterling Foods

FDA import alert and refusal historyMangalore, IndiaFEI 3010128730

Recorded by FDA as STERLING FOODS

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As of October 26, 2026, Sterling Foods is not on any FDA import alert in SupplierRadar's records; FDA refused 5 of its shipment lines between January 30, 2017 and April 26, 2017, most often for filthy, putrid or decomposed substance (FILTHY).

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

Current status

Import alerts: Not listed
Last import refusal: Apr 26, 2017Squid, other aquatic species · FILTHY
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: Mar 7, 2019Classified NAI (No Action Indicated)

Every FDA record for Sterling Foods

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

2019

Mar 7, 2019Inspection
Inspection classified NAI (No Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological Hazards
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2017

Apr 26, 2017Import refusal
Refused, Squid, other aquatic speciesFILTHYEntry AMQ-0614227-0
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Jan 30, 2017Import refusal
Refused, 4 lines in one entry: Squid, other aquatic speciesFILTHYEntry AMQ-0613175-2Show 4 linesHide lines
- Refused, Squid, other aquatic speciesFILTHYEntry AMQ-0613175-2Source
- Refused, Squid, other aquatic speciesFILTHYEntry AMQ-0613175-2Source
- Refused, Squid, other aquatic speciesFILTHYEntry AMQ-0613175-2Source
- Refused, Squid, other aquatic speciesFILTHYEntry AMQ-0613175-2Source
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Refusal charges, in plain English

FILTHY5 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.

Questions about Sterling Foods

Is Sterling Foods on an FDA import alert?: No listing for Sterling Foods appears in the FDA import alerts SupplierRadar checked on October 26, 2026. Country-wide alerts may still apply to its products; see the India page.
Has FDA refused shipments from Sterling Foods?: Yes. FDA refused 5 shipment lines from Sterling Foods between January 30, 2017 and April 26, 2017. The most recent, on April 26, 2017, was squid, other aquatic species, charged as FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).
Why did FDA refuse Sterling Foods's shipments?: The most frequent charge is FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 5 lines).
When was Sterling Foods last inspected by FDA?: FDA's most recent inspection of Sterling Foods with a final classification is dated March 7, 2019 and was classified NAI (No Action Indicated).
What is Sterling Foods's FEI number?: Sterling Foods's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3010128730.

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