Has FDA refused shipments from Sahara Pioneer Ventures?

Yes. FDA refused 15 shipment lines from Sahara Pioneer Ventures between February 21, 2018 and July 1, 2024. The most recent, on July 1, 2024, was melon seeds (edible seed), charged as SALMONELLA (salmonella).

Why did FDA refuse Sahara Pioneer Ventures's shipments?

The most frequent charges are NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 9 lines) and SALMONELLA (salmonella, 7 lines).

When was Sahara Pioneer Ventures last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Sahara Pioneer Ventures with a final classification is dated November 17, 2022 and was classified NAI (No Action Indicated).

What is Sahara Pioneer Ventures's FEI number?

Sahara Pioneer Ventures's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3010726190.

Can shipments from Sahara Pioneer Ventures still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of frozen snails from Sahara Pioneer Ventures can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 16-81; 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).

Sahara Pioneer Ventures

FDA import alert and refusal historyAccra, GhanaFEI 3010726190

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As of October 26, 2026, Sahara Pioneer Ventures (Accra, Ghana) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 16-81 (Seafood products: Salmonella) for frozen snails, published by FDA on March 13, 2018, and has 15 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 16-81 · red list
Last import refusal: Jul 1, 2024Melon seeds (edible seed) · SALMONELLA
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: Nov 17, 2022Classified NAI (No Action Indicated)

Every FDA record for Sahara Pioneer Ventures

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

2024

Jul 1, 2024Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Melon seeds (edible seed)SALMONELLAEntry BNI-0125010-7Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Melon seeds (edible seed)SALMONELLAEntry BNI-0125010-7Source
- Refused, Melon seeds (edible seed)SALMONELLAEntry BNI-0125010-7Source
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2022

Nov 17, 2022Inspection
Inspection classified NAI (No Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological Hazards
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Jun 17, 2022Import refusal
Refused, Non-standard bread, rolls, buns, etc doughNUTRIT LBLEntry 253-1068366-6
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Apr 6, 2022Import refusal
Refused, 7 lines in one entry: Non-standard bread, rolls, buns, etc dough; Herring, hot smoked, fish and 2 moreNUTRIT LBLFILTHYSALMONELLAEntry 253-1068075-3Show 7 linesHide lines
- Refused, Non-standard bread, rolls, buns, etc doughNUTRIT LBLEntry 253-1068075-3Source
- Refused, Herring, hot smoked, fishFILTHY NUTRIT LBLEntry 253-1068075-3Source
- Refused, Crayfish (crawfish), fresh waterFILTHY NUTRIT LBLEntry 253-1068075-3Source
- Refused, TilapiaNUTRIT LBL SALMONELLAEntry 253-1068075-3Source
- Refused, Non-standard bread, rolls, buns, etc doughNUTRIT LBLEntry 253-1068075-3Source
- Refused, Herring, hot smoked, fishFILTHY NUTRIT LBLEntry 253-1068075-3Source
- Refused, Crayfish (crawfish), fresh waterNUTRIT LBLEntry 253-1068075-3Source
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2018

Sep 21, 2018Import refusal
Refused, Snails, terrestrial (e.g., land), other aquatic speciesLACKS FIRM NO ENGLISH USUAL NAME NUTRIT LBLEntry 253-1059985-4
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May 21, 2018Inspection
Inspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ; Foodborne Biological Hazards
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Mar 13, 2018Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 16-81red listFrozen Snails
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Mar 2, 2018Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Snails, terrestrial (e.g., land), other aquatic speciesSALMONELLAEntry 253-1059840-1Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Snails, terrestrial (e.g., land), other aquatic speciesSALMONELLAEntry 253-1059840-1Source
- Refused, Snails, terrestrial (e.g., land), other aquatic speciesSALMONELLAEntry 253-1059840-1Source
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Feb 21, 2018Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Snails, terrestrial (e.g., land), other aquatic speciesLABELINGSALMONELLAEntry 253-7009779-9Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Snails, terrestrial (e.g., land), other aquatic speciesLABELING SALMONELLAEntry 253-7009779-9Source
- Refused, Snails, terrestrial (e.g., land), other aquatic speciesLABELING SALMONELLAEntry 253-7009779-9Source
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Refusal charges, in plain English

NUTRIT LBL9 refused lines
Nutrition information missing from label
The label or labeling appeared not to carry the nutrition information that U.S. law requires for the food.
SALMONELLA7 refused lines
Salmonella
The product appeared to contain Salmonella, which the law treats as a poisonous and deleterious substance that may make food injurious to health.
FILTHY3 refused lines
Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance
The product appeared to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance, or to be otherwise unfit for food.
LABELING2 refused lines
Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
The package appeared not to meet the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act because of the placement, form, or contents of a required label statement.
LACKS FIRM1 refused line
Manufacturer name and address missing
The packaged product's label appeared not to show the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
NO ENGLISH1 refused line
Required label information not in English
Information that must appear on the label appeared not to be given in English, or not to be repeated in every language used on the label.
USUAL NAME1 refused line
Common or usual name missing
The label appeared not to show the common or usual name of the food.

Questions about Sahara Pioneer Ventures

Is Sahara Pioneer Ventures on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Sahara Pioneer Ventures is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 16-81, “Seafood products: Salmonella”, for frozen snails; FDA published the listing on March 13, 2018.
Has FDA refused shipments from Sahara Pioneer Ventures?: Yes. FDA refused 15 shipment lines from Sahara Pioneer Ventures between February 21, 2018 and July 1, 2024. The most recent, on July 1, 2024, was melon seeds (edible seed), charged as SALMONELLA (salmonella).
Why did FDA refuse Sahara Pioneer Ventures's shipments?: The most frequent charges are NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 9 lines) and SALMONELLA (salmonella, 7 lines).
When was Sahara Pioneer Ventures last inspected by FDA?: FDA's most recent inspection of Sahara Pioneer Ventures with a final classification is dated November 17, 2022 and was classified NAI (No Action Indicated).
What is Sahara Pioneer Ventures's FEI number?: Sahara Pioneer Ventures's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3010726190.
Can shipments from Sahara Pioneer Ventures still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of frozen snails from Sahara Pioneer Ventures can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 16-81; 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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