Ernimich
FDA import alert and refusal historyNsawam, GhanaFEI 3010758857
As of October 26, 2026, Ernimich (Nsawam, Ghana) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 16-74 (Uneviscerated salt-cured, dried, smoked or fermented fish) for smoked boney fish; herring, published by FDA on July 28, 2016, is also listed on Import Alert 16-81 (red list) and Import Alert 99-21 (red list) and Import Alert 99-19 (red list), and has 5 FDA import refusals recorded since October 2016.
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Current status
- Last import refusal
- Leaf & stem vegetables, n.e.c. · SALMONELLA
- Last warning letter
- None found
- Last inspection
- Classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)
Every FDA record for Ernimich
10 records, newest first. Each line links to the FDA page it came from.
2017
- Import refusalRefused, Leaf & stem vegetables, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry F95-0048865-0Source
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 3 lines in one entry: Palm kernel oil, refined, single ingredientLIST INGREEntry F95-0048865-0Show 3 linesHide lines
- Refused, Palm kernel oil, refined, single ingredientLIST INGREEntry F95-0048865-0Source
- Refused, Palm kernel oil, refined, single ingredientLIST INGREEntry F95-0048865-0Source
- Refused, Palm kernel oil, refined, single ingredientLIST INGREEntry F95-0048865-0Source
2016
- Import refusalRefused, Leaf & stem vegetables, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry 788-1622740-5Source
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 16-74red listSmoked Boney Fish; HerringSource
- InspectionInspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ; Foodborne Biological HazardsSource
2014
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 16-81red listDried Crayfish; Cooked SnailsSource
2013
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 99-21red listGround Shrimp smoked seafood spiceSource
2009
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 99-19red listWatche Leaves Spice; ground egusi (ground melon seeds); Ground Hot Pepper-Chilies; Nina International Ground Hot Pepper; Dried Okra; ;Cassava Leaves; Cassava Leaves; Dried Bitter LeavesSource
Refusal charges, in plain English
- LIST INGRE3 refused lines
Ingredients not listed
The product is made from two or more ingredients and the label appeared not to list the common or usual name of each one (or, for a juice beverage, the percentage of juice).
- SALMONELLA2 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.
Questions about Ernimich
- Is Ernimich on an FDA import alert?
- Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Ernimich is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 16-74, “Uneviscerated salt-cured, dried, smoked or fermented fish”, for smoked boney fish; herring; FDA published the listing on July 28, 2016.
- Has FDA refused shipments from Ernimich?
- Yes. FDA refused 5 shipment lines from Ernimich between November 3, 2016 and June 28, 2017. The most recent, on June 28, 2017, was leaf & stem vegetables, n.e.c., charged as SALMONELLA (salmonella).
- Why did FDA refuse Ernimich's shipments?
- The most frequent charges are LIST INGRE (ingredients not listed, 3 lines) and SALMONELLA (salmonella, 2 lines).
- When was Ernimich last inspected by FDA?
- FDA's most recent inspection of Ernimich with a final classification is dated April 25, 2016 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).
- What is Ernimich's FEI number?
- Ernimich's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3010758857.
- Can shipments from Ernimich still enter the U.S.?
- Shipments of smoked boney fish; herring from Ernimich can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 16-74; 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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