Tangerine Confectionary

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

Refusal charges, in plain English

• COLOR LBLG1 refused line

  Artificial coloring not declared

  The product appeared to contain an artificial coloring without labeling that states that fact.

• 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 Tangerine Confectionary

Is Tangerine Confectionary on an FDA import alert?

Yes. As of October 25, 2026, Tangerine Confectionary is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for taveners wine gums; FDA published the listing on March 31, 2017.

Has FDA refused shipments from Tangerine Confectionary?

Yes. FDA refused 1 shipment line from Tangerine Confectionary on January 7, 2026. The most recent, on January 7, 2026, was jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate), charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).

Why did FDA refuse Tangerine Confectionary's shipments?

The most frequent charges are COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 1 line) and UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 1 line).

What is Tangerine Confectionary's FEI number?

Tangerine Confectionary's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3010302904.

Can shipments from Tangerine Confectionary still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of taveners wine gums from Tangerine Confectionary 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).