Has FDA refused shipments from El Zapotanito?

Yes. FDA refused 1 shipment line from El Zapotanito on August 17, 2017. The most recent, on August 17, 2017, was papaya (papaw) (subtropical and tropical fruit), charged as SALMONELLA (salmonella).

Why did FDA refuse El Zapotanito's shipments?

The most frequent charge is SALMONELLA (salmonella, 1 line).

What is El Zapotanito's FEI number?

El Zapotanito's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3010274476.

Can shipments from El Zapotanito still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of papayas from El Zapotanito can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 99-35; 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).

El Zapotanito

FDA import alert and refusal historyLa Huerta, MexicoFEI 3010274476

Recorded by FDA as EL ZAPOTANITO

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As of October 26, 2026, El Zapotanito (La Huerta, Mexico) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-35 (Fresh produce: insanitary conditions) for papayas, published by FDA on October 4, 2017, and has 1 FDA import refusal recorded since October 2016.

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

Current status

Import alerts: IA 99-35 · red list
Last import refusal: Aug 17, 2017Papaya (papaw) (subtropical and tropical fruit) · SALMONELLA
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: None on record

Every FDA record for El Zapotanito

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

2017

Oct 4, 2017Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 99-35red listPapayas
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Aug 17, 2017Import refusal
Refused, Papaya (papaw) (subtropical and tropical fruit)SALMONELLAEntry DV1-0187164-3
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Refusal charges, in plain English

SALMONELLA1 refused line
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 El Zapotanito

Is El Zapotanito on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 26, 2026, El Zapotanito is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-35, “Fresh produce: insanitary conditions”, for papayas; FDA published the listing on October 4, 2017.
Has FDA refused shipments from El Zapotanito?: Yes. FDA refused 1 shipment line from El Zapotanito on August 17, 2017. The most recent, on August 17, 2017, was papaya (papaw) (subtropical and tropical fruit), charged as SALMONELLA (salmonella).
Why did FDA refuse El Zapotanito's shipments?: The most frequent charge is SALMONELLA (salmonella, 1 line).
What is El Zapotanito's FEI number?: El Zapotanito's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3010274476.
Can shipments from El Zapotanito still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of papayas from El Zapotanito can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 99-35; 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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