Frutitalpa

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

Refusal charges, in plain English

• 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 Frutitalpa

Is Frutitalpa on an FDA import alert?

Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Frutitalpa is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for burrito loco tamarindo; FDA published the listing on February 12, 2016.

Has FDA refused shipments from Frutitalpa?

Yes. FDA refused 1 shipment line from Frutitalpa on November 5, 2019. The most recent, on November 5, 2019, was soft candy with fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate), charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).

Why did FDA refuse Frutitalpa's shipments?

The most frequent charge is UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 1 line).

What is Frutitalpa's FEI number?

Frutitalpa's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3010295122.

Can shipments from Frutitalpa still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of burrito loco tamarindo from Frutitalpa 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).