Hispanic Foods S.A.

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

Refusal charges, in plain English

• COLOR LBLG1 refused line

  Artificial coloring not declared

  The product appeared to contain an artificial coloring without labeling that states that fact.

• POISONOUS1 refused line

  Poisonous or deleterious substance

  The product appeared to bear or contain a poisonous or deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.

• UNSAFE COL1 refused line

  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 Hispanic Foods S.A.

Is Hispanic Foods S.A. on an FDA import alert?

Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Hispanic Foods S.A. is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-42, “Foods: heavy metal (toxic element) contamination”, for apple nectar; FDA published the listing on October 14, 2022.

Has FDA refused shipments from Hispanic Foods S.A.?

Yes. FDA refused 2 shipment lines from Hispanic Foods S.A. between March 27, 2018 and August 27, 2020. The most recent, on August 27, 2020, was apple, core fruit juices or concentrates, charged as POISONOUS (poisonous or deleterious substance).

Why did FDA refuse Hispanic Foods S.A.'s shipments?

The most frequent charges are COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 1 line) and POISONOUS (poisonous or deleterious substance, 1 line).

When was Hispanic Foods S.A. last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Hispanic Foods S.A. with a final classification is dated February 17, 2015 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).

What is Hispanic Foods S.A.'s FEI number?

Hispanic Foods S.A.'s FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3010130519.

Can shipments from Hispanic Foods S.A. still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of apple nectar from Hispanic Foods S.A. 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).