Has FDA refused shipments from Elssy Kess Company Limited?

Yes. FDA refused 11 shipment lines from Elssy Kess Company Limited between March 6, 2018 and May 1, 2024. The most recent, on May 1, 2024, was mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c., charged as SALMONELLA (salmonella).

Why did FDA refuse Elssy Kess Company Limited's shipments?

The most frequent charges are SALMONELLA (salmonella, 8 lines) and FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 2 lines).

When was Elssy Kess Company Limited last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Elssy Kess Company Limited with a final classification is dated April 27, 2016 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).

What is Elssy Kess Company Limited's FEI number?

Elssy Kess Company Limited's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3010205712.

Can shipments from Elssy Kess Company Limited still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of powdered chili pepper; suya barbecue seasoning; kelewele spice (plantain seasoning) from Elssy Kess Company 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).

Elssy Kess Company Limited

FDA import alert and refusal historyAfienya, GhanaFEI 3010205712

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As of October 26, 2026, Elssy Kess Company Limited (Afienya, Ghana) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-19 (Food products: Salmonella) for powdered chili pepper; suya barbecue seasoning; kelewele spice (plantain seasoning), published by FDA on March 5, 2014, and has 11 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: May 1, 2024Mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c. · SALMONELLA
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: Apr 27, 2016Classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)

Every FDA record for Elssy Kess Company Limited

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

2024

May 1, 2024Import refusal
Refused, Mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry 9AJ-0838980-9
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2021

Oct 25, 2021Import refusal
Refused, Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry BNI-0100752-3
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Mar 19, 2021Import refusal
Refused, Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry DP4-8407290-6
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2019

Jan 18, 2019Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Starch products n.e.c.; Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c.INSANITARYSALMONELLAEntry BNI-0073328-5Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Starch products n.e.c.INSANITARYEntry BNI-0073328-5Source
- Refused, Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry BNI-0073328-5Source
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2018

Apr 23, 2018Import refusal
Refused, Flours and meals n.e.c.FILTHYEntry F98-0105767-5
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Apr 23, 2018Import refusal
Refused, Pancake prepared dry mix without custard or cream fillingFILTHYEntry F98-0105737-8
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Mar 6, 2018Import refusal
Refused, Chili seasoning ( chili powder and paprika) liquid without saltSALMONELLAEntry F98-0105767-5
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Mar 6, 2018Import refusal
Refused, Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry F98-0105737-8
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Mar 6, 2018Import refusal
Refused, Mixed spice and seaonings, without salt, n.e.c.LIST INGRE SALMONELLAEntry F98-0105767-5
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Mar 6, 2018Import refusal
Refused, Mixed spice and seaonings, without salt, n.e.c.LIST INGRE SALMONELLAEntry F98-0105737-8
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2016

Apr 27, 2016Inspection
Inspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological Hazards
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2014

Mar 5, 2014Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 99-19red listPowdered Chili Pepper; SUYA BARBECUE SEASONING; KELEWELE SPICE (Plantain Seasoning)
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Refusal charges, in plain English

SALMONELLA8 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.
FILTHY2 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.
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).
INSANITARY1 refused line
Prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions
The product appeared to have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have been contaminated with filth or rendered injurious to health.

Questions about Elssy Kess Company Limited

Is Elssy Kess Company Limited on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Elssy Kess Company Limited is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-19, “Food products: Salmonella”, for powdered chili pepper; suya barbecue seasoning; kelewele spice (plantain seasoning); FDA published the listing on March 5, 2014.
Has FDA refused shipments from Elssy Kess Company Limited?: Yes. FDA refused 11 shipment lines from Elssy Kess Company Limited between March 6, 2018 and May 1, 2024. The most recent, on May 1, 2024, was mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c., charged as SALMONELLA (salmonella).
Why did FDA refuse Elssy Kess Company Limited's shipments?: The most frequent charges are SALMONELLA (salmonella, 8 lines) and FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 2 lines).
When was Elssy Kess Company Limited last inspected by FDA?: FDA's most recent inspection of Elssy Kess Company Limited with a final classification is dated April 27, 2016 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).
What is Elssy Kess Company Limited's FEI number?: Elssy Kess Company Limited's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3010205712.
Can shipments from Elssy Kess Company Limited still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of powdered chili pepper; suya barbecue seasoning; kelewele spice (plantain seasoning) from Elssy Kess Company 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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