Has FDA refused shipments from Senjakuame-Honpo Co., Ltd. Himeji Factory?

Yes. FDA refused 3 shipment lines from Senjakuame-Honpo Co., Ltd. Himeji Factory between March 5, 2019 and August 1, 2019. The most recent, on August 1, 2019, was candy without chocolate n.e.c., charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).

Why did FDA refuse Senjakuame-Honpo Co., Ltd. Himeji Factory's shipments?

The most frequent charge is UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 3 lines).

When was Senjakuame-Honpo Co., Ltd. Himeji Factory last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Senjakuame-Honpo Co., Ltd. Himeji Factory with a final classification is dated March 9, 2023 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).

What is Senjakuame-Honpo Co., Ltd. Himeji Factory's FEI number?

Senjakuame-Honpo Co., Ltd. Himeji Factory's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3010435126.

Can shipments from Senjakuame-Honpo Co., Ltd. Himeji Factory still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of senjaku fruit candy/ kitty candy from Senjakuame-Honpo Co., Ltd. Himeji Factory 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).

Senjakuame-Honpo Co., Ltd. Himeji Factory

FDA import alert and refusal historyHimeji, JapanFEI 3010435126

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As of October 26, 2026, Senjakuame-Honpo Co., Ltd. Himeji Factory (Himeji, Japan) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02 (Foods with illegal or undeclared colors) for senjaku fruit candy/ kitty candy, published by FDA on March 15, 2016, and has 3 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 45-02 · red list
Last import refusal: Aug 1, 2019Candy without chocolate n.e.c. · UNSAFE COL
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: Mar 9, 2023Classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)

Every FDA record for Senjakuame-Honpo Co., Ltd. Himeji Factory

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

2023

Mar 9, 2023Inspection
Inspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ; Foodborne Biological Hazards
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2019

Aug 1, 2019Import refusal
Refused, Candy without chocolate n.e.c.UNSAFE COLEntry 677-0330893-1
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Jun 4, 2019Import refusal
Refused, Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate)UNSAFE COLEntry 235-1621773-6
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Mar 5, 2019Import refusal
Refused, Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate)UNSAFE COLEntry 235-1620306-6
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2016

Mar 15, 2016Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 45-02red listSenjaku Fruit Candy/ Kitty Candy
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Refusal charges, in plain English

UNSAFE COL3 refused lines
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 Senjakuame-Honpo Co., Ltd. Himeji Factory

Is Senjakuame-Honpo Co., Ltd. Himeji Factory on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Senjakuame-Honpo Co., Ltd. Himeji Factory is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for senjaku fruit candy/ kitty candy; FDA published the listing on March 15, 2016.
Has FDA refused shipments from Senjakuame-Honpo Co., Ltd. Himeji Factory?: Yes. FDA refused 3 shipment lines from Senjakuame-Honpo Co., Ltd. Himeji Factory between March 5, 2019 and August 1, 2019. The most recent, on August 1, 2019, was candy without chocolate n.e.c., charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
Why did FDA refuse Senjakuame-Honpo Co., Ltd. Himeji Factory's shipments?: The most frequent charge is UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 3 lines).
When was Senjakuame-Honpo Co., Ltd. Himeji Factory last inspected by FDA?: FDA's most recent inspection of Senjakuame-Honpo Co., Ltd. Himeji Factory with a final classification is dated March 9, 2023 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).
What is Senjakuame-Honpo Co., Ltd. Himeji Factory's FEI number?: Senjakuame-Honpo Co., Ltd. Himeji Factory's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3010435126.
Can shipments from Senjakuame-Honpo Co., Ltd. Himeji Factory still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of senjaku fruit candy/ kitty candy from Senjakuame-Honpo Co., Ltd. Himeji Factory 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).

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