Has FDA refused shipments from Sambel Pacific Trading Co., Inc.?

Yes. FDA refused 9 shipment lines from Sambel Pacific Trading Co., Inc. between May 7, 2018 and May 20, 2026. The most recent, on May 20, 2026, was other bakery products, n.e.c., charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).

Why did FDA refuse Sambel Pacific Trading Co., Inc.'s shipments?

The most frequent charges are COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 6 lines) and UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 6 lines).

When was Sambel Pacific Trading Co., Inc. last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Sambel Pacific Trading Co., Inc. with a final classification is dated July 18, 2019 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).

What is Sambel Pacific Trading Co., Inc.'s FEI number?

Sambel Pacific Trading Co., Inc.'s FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3010137467.

Can shipments from Sambel Pacific Trading Co., Inc. still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of sweet rice balls assorted (bilo-bilo assorted); sweet rice balls purple yams (bilo-bilo ube); coconut; shredded; frozen; tropics shredded young coconut (pandan) from Sambel Pacific Trading Co., Inc. 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).

Sambel Pacific Trading Co., Inc.

FDA import alert and refusal historyLaguna, PhilippinesFEI 3010137467

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As of October 26, 2026, Sambel Pacific Trading Co., Inc. (Laguna, Philippines) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02 (Foods with illegal or undeclared colors) for sweet rice balls assorted (bilo-bilo assorted); sweet rice balls purple yams (bilo-bilo ube); coconut; shredded; frozen; tropics shredded young coconut (pandan), published by FDA on October 11, 2013, and has 9 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 45-02 · red list
Last import refusal: May 20, 2026Other bakery products, n.e.c. · UNSAFE COL
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: Jul 18, 2019Classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)

Every FDA record for Sambel Pacific Trading Co., Inc.

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

2026

May 20, 2026Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Other bakery products, n.e.c.; Coconut, subtropical and tropical fruit, jams, jellies, preserves, marmalades, candied, butters, sprUNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGEntry 8MN-0018183-3Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Other bakery products, n.e.c.UNSAFE COL COLOR LBLGEntry 8MN-0018183-3Source
- Refused, Coconut, subtropical and tropical fruit, jams, jellies, preserves, marmalades, candied, butters, sprUNSAFE COL COLOR LBLGEntry 8MN-0018183-3Source
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Mar 6, 2026Import refusal
Refused, Coconut, shelledCOLOR LBLG YELLOW #5Entry K80-2174122-9
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2020

Jul 2, 2020Import refusal
Refused, Taro leaves (leaf & stem vegetable)PB-FOODEntry WCJ-0325609-3
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Mar 16, 2020Import refusal
Refused, Rice flour, enrichedUNSAFE COLEntry WCJ-0323004-9
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2019

Dec 18, 2019Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Rice flour, enrichedUNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGEntry WCJ-0322962-9Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Rice flour, enrichedUNSAFE COL COLOR LBLGEntry WCJ-0322962-9Source
- Refused, Rice flour, enrichedUNSAFE COL COLOR LBLGEntry WCJ-0322962-9Source
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Jul 18, 2019Inspection
Inspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological Hazards
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2018

Aug 31, 2018Import refusal
Refused, Coconut, shelledUNSAFE COL COLOR LBLGEntry WCJ-0315756-4
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May 7, 2018Import refusal
Refused, Tamarind (subtropical and tropical fruit)FILTHYEntry BDD-0675870-6
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2016

Jul 12, 2016Inspection
Inspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological Hazards
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2013

Oct 11, 2013Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 45-02red listSweet Rice Balls Assorted (Bilo-Bilo Assorted); Sweet Rice Balls Purple Yams (Bilo-Bilo Ube); Coconut; Shredded; Frozen; Tropics Shredded Young Coconut (Pandan)
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Refusal charges, in plain English

COLOR LBLG6 refused lines
Artificial coloring not declared
The product appeared to contain an artificial coloring without labeling that states that fact.
UNSAFE COL6 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.
FILTHY1 refused line
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.
PB-FOOD1 refused line
PB-FOOD
YELLOW #51 refused line
FD&C Yellow No. 5 not declared
The food appeared to contain the color additive FD&C Yellow No. 5 without declaring it on the label as 21 CFR 74.705 requires.

Questions about Sambel Pacific Trading Co., Inc.

Is Sambel Pacific Trading Co., Inc. on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Sambel Pacific Trading Co., Inc. is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for sweet rice balls assorted (bilo-bilo assorted); sweet rice balls purple yams (bilo-bilo ube); coconut; shredded; frozen; tropics shredded young coconut (pandan); FDA published the listing on October 11, 2013.
Has FDA refused shipments from Sambel Pacific Trading Co., Inc.?: Yes. FDA refused 9 shipment lines from Sambel Pacific Trading Co., Inc. between May 7, 2018 and May 20, 2026. The most recent, on May 20, 2026, was other bakery products, n.e.c., charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
Why did FDA refuse Sambel Pacific Trading Co., Inc.'s shipments?: The most frequent charges are COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 6 lines) and UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 6 lines).
When was Sambel Pacific Trading Co., Inc. last inspected by FDA?: FDA's most recent inspection of Sambel Pacific Trading Co., Inc. with a final classification is dated July 18, 2019 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).
What is Sambel Pacific Trading Co., Inc.'s FEI number?: Sambel Pacific Trading Co., Inc.'s FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3010137467.
Can shipments from Sambel Pacific Trading Co., Inc. still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of sweet rice balls assorted (bilo-bilo assorted); sweet rice balls purple yams (bilo-bilo ube); coconut; shredded; frozen; tropics shredded young coconut (pandan) from Sambel Pacific Trading Co., Inc. 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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