Has FDA refused shipments from J.B. Spices?

Yes. FDA refused 4 shipment lines from J.B. Spices on May 30, 2024. The most recent, on May 30, 2024, was coriander, ground, cracked (spice), charged as SALMONELLA (salmonella).

Why did FDA refuse J.B. Spices's shipments?

The most frequent charge is SALMONELLA (salmonella, 4 lines).

When was J.B. Spices last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of J.B. Spices with a final classification is dated September 17, 2018 and was classified NAI (No Action Indicated).

What is J.B. Spices's FEI number?

J.B. Spices's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3010244855.

Can shipments from J.B. Spices still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of cumin, whole (spice); chili powder; coriander, ground, cracked (spice); cumin, ground, cracked (spice); jeera powder (coriander; curry powder, without salt; curry powder, ground, cracked, without salt; jeera powder (coriander & cumin) from J.B. Spices 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).

J.B. Spices

FDA import alert and refusal historyVadodara, IndiaFEI 3010244855

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As of October 26, 2026, J.B. Spices (Vadodara, India) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-19 (Food products: Salmonella) for cumin, whole (spice); chili powder; coriander, ground, cracked (spice); cumin, ground, cracked (spice); jeera powder (coriander; curry powder, without salt; curry powder, ground, cracked, without salt; jeera powder (coriander & cumin), published by FDA on September 16, 2009, and has 4 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 30, 2024Coriander, ground, cracked (spice) · SALMONELLA
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: Sep 17, 2018Classified NAI (No Action Indicated)

Every FDA record for J.B. Spices

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

2024

May 30, 2024Import refusal
Refused, 4 lines in one entry: Coriander, ground, cracked (spice); Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) and 1 moreSALMONELLAEntry EJ4-0050381-2Show 4 linesHide lines
- Refused, Coriander, ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry EJ4-0050381-2Source
- Refused, Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry EJ4-0050381-2Source
- Refused, Cumin, ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry EJ4-0050381-2Source
- Refused, Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry EJ4-0050381-2Source
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2018

Sep 17, 2018Inspection
Inspection classified NAI (No Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological Hazards
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2012

May 22, 2012Inspection
Inspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological Hazards
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2009

Sep 16, 2009Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 99-19red listCumin, Whole (Spice); Chili Powder; Coriander, Ground, Cracked (Spice); Cumin, Ground, Cracked (Spice); Jeera Powder (coriander; Curry Powder, without Salt; Curry Powder, Ground, Cracked, without Salt; Jeera Powder (coriander & cumin)
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Refusal charges, in plain English

SALMONELLA4 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.

Questions about J.B. Spices

Is J.B. Spices on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 26, 2026, J.B. Spices is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-19, “Food products: Salmonella”, for cumin, whole (spice); chili powder; coriander, ground, cracked (spice); cumin, ground, cracked (spice); jeera powder (coriander; curry powder, without salt; curry powder, ground, cracked, without salt; jeera powder (coriander & cumin); FDA published the listing on September 16, 2009.
Has FDA refused shipments from J.B. Spices?: Yes. FDA refused 4 shipment lines from J.B. Spices on May 30, 2024. The most recent, on May 30, 2024, was coriander, ground, cracked (spice), charged as SALMONELLA (salmonella).
Why did FDA refuse J.B. Spices's shipments?: The most frequent charge is SALMONELLA (salmonella, 4 lines).
When was J.B. Spices last inspected by FDA?: FDA's most recent inspection of J.B. Spices with a final classification is dated September 17, 2018 and was classified NAI (No Action Indicated).
What is J.B. Spices's FEI number?: J.B. Spices's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3010244855.
Can shipments from J.B. Spices still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of cumin, whole (spice); chili powder; coriander, ground, cracked (spice); cumin, ground, cracked (spice); jeera powder (coriander; curry powder, without salt; curry powder, ground, cracked, without salt; jeera powder (coriander & cumin) from J.B. Spices 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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