Baits & Sea Foods S.A.
FDA import alert and refusal historyTipitapa, NicaraguaFEI 3010450604
Recorded by FDA as Baits & Sea Foods S.A.; Baits and Sea Foods, S.A.
As of October 26, 2026, Baits & Sea Foods S.A. (Tipitapa, Nicaragua) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 16-120 (Seafood from processors not in compliance with HACCP) for fresh and frozen histamine forming seafood products, published by FDA on October 6, 2023, is also listed on Import Alert 16-81 (red list), and has 2 FDA import refusals recorded since October 2016.
Data from FDA public records, last checked . Request a correction
Current status
- Import alerts
- IA 16-120 · red listIA 16-81 · red list
- Last import refusal
- Mahi mahi · MFRHACCP
- Last warning letter
- Seafood HACCP/CGMP for Foods/Adulterated/Insanitary Conditions
- Last inspection
- None on record
Every FDA record for Baits & Sea Foods S.A.
5 records, newest first. Each line links to the FDA page it came from.
2023
- Import refusalRefused, Mahi mahiMFRHACCPEntry D97-1960649-0Source
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 16-120red listFresh and Frozen Histamine Forming Seafood ProductsSource
- Warning letterWarning letter issuedSeafood HACCP/CGMP for Foods/Adulterated/Insanitary ConditionsSource
- Import refusalRefused, Flounder (arrowtooth, dab, fluke)SALMONELLAEntry D97-1793952-1Source
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 16-81red listFlounderSource
Refusal charges, in plain English
- MFRHACCP1 refused line
Seafood HACCP requirements not met
The seafood appeared to have been processed without meeting the seafood HACCP requirements in 21 CFR 123.6(a) and 123.8(a), so it is treated as prepared under insanitary conditions.
- 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 Baits & Sea Foods S.A.
- Is Baits & Sea Foods S.A. on an FDA import alert?
- Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Baits & Sea Foods S.A. is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 16-120, “Seafood from processors not in compliance with HACCP”, for fresh and frozen histamine forming seafood products; FDA published the listing on October 6, 2023.
- Has FDA refused shipments from Baits & Sea Foods S.A.?
- Yes. FDA refused 2 shipment lines from Baits & Sea Foods S.A. between January 30, 2023 and October 11, 2023. The most recent, on October 11, 2023, was mahi mahi, charged as MFRHACCP (seafood haccp requirements not met).
- Why did FDA refuse Baits & Sea Foods S.A.'s shipments?
- The most frequent charges are MFRHACCP (seafood haccp requirements not met, 1 line) and SALMONELLA (salmonella, 1 line).
- Has Baits & Sea Foods S.A. received an FDA warning letter?
- Yes. FDA issued a warning letter to Baits & Sea Foods S.A. on June 30, 2023 (Seafood HACCP/CGMP for Foods/Adulterated/Insanitary Conditions).
- What is Baits & Sea Foods S.A.'s FEI number?
- Baits & Sea Foods S.A.'s FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3010450604.
- Can shipments from Baits & Sea Foods S.A. still enter the U.S.?
- Shipments of fresh and frozen histamine forming seafood products from Baits & Sea Foods S.A. can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 16-120; 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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