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Taprobane Seafood (PVT) LTD.

FDA import alert and refusal historyDankotuwa, Sri LankaFEI 3011042124

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As of October 26, 2026, Taprobane Seafood (PVT) LTD. (Dankotuwa, Sri Lanka) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 16-105 (Fish products: decomposition, histamine or indole) for frozen yellowfin tuna (nakaochi scrape), published by FDA on December 13, 2019, is also listed on Import Alert 16-81 (red list), and has 52 FDA import refusals recorded since October 2016.

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Current status

Import alerts
IA 16-105 · red listIA 16-81 · red list
Last import refusal
Shrimp and prawns, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood products · SALMONELLA
Last warning letter
None found
Last inspection
Classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)

Every FDA record for Taprobane Seafood (PVT) LTD.

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

2024

  1. Import refusal
    Refused, Shrimp and prawns, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsSALMONELLAEntry 082-0449831-8
    Source

2023

  1. Import refusal
    Refused, 5 lines in one entry: Shrimp and prawns, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsSALMONELLAEntry CDX-0083617-3Show 5 lines
    • Refused, Shrimp and prawns, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsSALMONELLAEntry CDX-0083617-3Source
    • Refused, Shrimp and prawns, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsSALMONELLAEntry CDX-0083617-3Source
    • Refused, Shrimp and prawns, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsSALMONELLAEntry CDX-0083617-3Source
    • Refused, Shrimp and prawns, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsSALMONELLAEntry CDX-0083617-3Source
    • Refused, Shrimp and prawns, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsSALMONELLAEntry CDX-0083617-3Source
    Source

2021

  1. Import refusal
    Refused, 4 lines in one entry: Shrimp & prawnsSALMONELLAEntry 9EX-2128286-1Show 4 lines
    Source
  2. Import refusal
    Refused, 4 lines in one entry: Shrimp and prawns, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsSALMONELLAEntry GL5-5297819-6Show 4 lines
    • Refused, Shrimp and prawns, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsSALMONELLAEntry GL5-5297819-6Source
    • Refused, Shrimp and prawns, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsSALMONELLAEntry GL5-5297819-6Source
    • Refused, Shrimp and prawns, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsSALMONELLAEntry GL5-5297819-6Source
    • Refused, Shrimp and prawns, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsSALMONELLAEntry GL5-5297819-6Source
    Source

2020

  1. Import refusal
    Refused, Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.)FILTHYEntry 082-0404535-8
    Source
  2. Import refusal
    Refused, Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.)FILTHYEntry 082-0404995-4
    Source

2019

  1. Import refusal
    Refused, Shrimp and prawns, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsSALMONELLAEntry 082-0402551-7
    Source
  2. Import alert listing
    Listed on Import Alert 16-105red listFrozen Yellowfin Tuna (Nakaochi Scrape)
    Source
  3. Import refusal
    Refused, Shrimp and prawns, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsSALMONELLAEntry 082-0402465-0
    Source
  4. Inspection
    Inspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ; Foodborne Biological Hazards
    Source
  5. Import refusal
    Refused, 5 lines in one entry: Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.)FILTHYEntry H67-1564112-1Show 5 lines
    • Refused, Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.)FILTHYEntry H67-1564112-1Source
    • Refused, Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.)FILTHYEntry H67-1564112-1Source
    • Refused, Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.)FILTHYEntry H67-1564112-1Source
    • Refused, Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.)FILTHYEntry H67-1564112-1Source
    • Refused, Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.)FILTHYEntry H67-1564112-1Source
    Source
  6. Import refusal
    Refused, Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.)FILTHYEntry H67-1562311-1
    Source
  7. Import refusal
    Refused, Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.)FILTHYEntry H67-1559183-9
    Source
  8. Import refusal
    Refused, Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.)FILTHYEntry H67-1555695-6
    Source
  9. Import refusal
    Refused, 7 lines in one entry: Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.)FILTHYPOISONORDEntry EVJ-0234549-7Show 7 lines
    Source
Show 21 earlier records (2013–2017)

2017

  1. Import refusal
    Refused, 4 lines in one entry: Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.); SwordfishLACKS FIRMFILTHYEntry 082-0376851-3Show 4 lines
    Source
  2. Import refusal
    Refused, 7 lines in one entry: Swordfish; Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.)FILTHYEntry 082-0375365-5Show 7 lines
    • Refused, SwordfishFILTHYEntry 082-0375365-5Source
    • Refused, SwordfishFILTHYEntry 082-0375365-5Source
    • Refused, Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.)FILTHYEntry 082-0375365-5Source
    • Refused, Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.)FILTHYEntry 082-0375365-5Source
    • Refused, Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.)FILTHYEntry 082-0375365-5Source
    • Refused, Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.)FILTHYEntry 082-0375365-5Source
    • Refused, SwordfishFILTHYEntry 082-0375365-5Source
    Source
  3. Import refusal
    Refused, Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.)FILTHYEntry 082-0373239-4
    Source
  4. Import refusal
    Refused, 7 lines in one entry: Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.)FILTHYEntry EVJ-0183534-0Show 7 lines
    • Refused, Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.)FILTHYEntry EVJ-0183534-0Source
    • Refused, Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.)FILTHYEntry EVJ-0183534-0Source
    • Refused, Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.)FILTHYEntry EVJ-0183534-0Source
    • Refused, Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.)FILTHYEntry EVJ-0183534-0Source
    • Refused, Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.)FILTHYEntry EVJ-0183534-0Source
    • Refused, Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.)FILTHYEntry EVJ-0183534-0Source
    • Refused, Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.)FILTHYEntry EVJ-0183534-0Source
    Source

2015

  1. Inspection
    Inspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological Hazards
    Source

2013

  1. Import alert listing
    Listed on Import Alert 16-81red listCuttle Fish
    Source

Refusal charges, in plain English

  • FILTHY33 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.

  • SALMONELLA16 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.

  • POISONORD7 refused lines

    Poisonous or deleterious substance (ordinarily injurious)

    The product appeared to contain a poisonous or deleterious substance in a form or amount that would ordinarily render it injurious to health.

  • LACKS FIRM3 refused lines

    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.

Questions about Taprobane Seafood (PVT) LTD.

Is Taprobane Seafood (PVT) LTD. on an FDA import alert?
Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Taprobane Seafood (PVT) LTD. is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 16-105, “Fish products: decomposition, histamine or indole”, for frozen yellowfin tuna (nakaochi scrape); FDA published the listing on December 13, 2019.
Has FDA refused shipments from Taprobane Seafood (PVT) LTD.?
Yes. FDA refused 52 shipment lines from Taprobane Seafood (PVT) LTD. between January 24, 2017 and June 27, 2024. The most recent, on June 27, 2024, was shrimp and prawns, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood products, charged as SALMONELLA (salmonella).
Why did FDA refuse Taprobane Seafood (PVT) LTD.'s shipments?
The most frequent charges are FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 33 lines) and SALMONELLA (salmonella, 16 lines).
When was Taprobane Seafood (PVT) LTD. last inspected by FDA?
FDA's most recent inspection of Taprobane Seafood (PVT) LTD. with a final classification is dated October 18, 2019 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).
What is Taprobane Seafood (PVT) LTD.'s FEI number?
Taprobane Seafood (PVT) LTD.'s FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3011042124.
Can shipments from Taprobane Seafood (PVT) LTD. still enter the U.S.?
Shipments of frozen yellowfin tuna (nakaochi scrape) from Taprobane Seafood (PVT) LTD. can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 16-105; 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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