Has FDA refused shipments from Semillas Don Francisco Torres S.A. de C.V.?

Yes. FDA refused 3 shipment lines from Semillas Don Francisco Torres S.A. de C.V. between April 19, 2017 and April 21, 2020. The most recent, on April 21, 2020, was oregano, whole (spice), charged as SALMONELLA (salmonella).

Why did FDA refuse Semillas Don Francisco Torres S.A. de C.V.'s shipments?

The most frequent charges are SALMONELLA (salmonella, 2 lines) and FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 1 line).

What is Semillas Don Francisco Torres S.A. de C.V.'s FEI number?

Semillas Don Francisco Torres S.A. de C.V.'s FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3011074223.

Can shipments from Semillas Don Francisco Torres S.A. de C.V. still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of dried oregano from Semillas Don Francisco Torres S.A. de C.V. can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 99-19; 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).

Semillas Don Francisco Torres S.A. de C.V.

FDA import alert and refusal historySahuayo, MexicoFEI 3011074223

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As of October 26, 2026, Semillas Don Francisco Torres S.A. de C.V. (Sahuayo, Mexico) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-19 (Food products: Salmonella) for dried oregano, published by FDA on May 9, 2017, 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 99-19 · red list
Last import refusal: Apr 21, 2020Oregano, whole (spice) · SALMONELLA
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: None on record

Every FDA record for Semillas Don Francisco Torres S.A. de C.V.

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

2020

Apr 21, 2020Import refusal
Refused, Oregano, whole (spice)SALMONELLAEntry 83U-1258044-7
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2017

May 9, 2017Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 99-19red listDried Oregano
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May 1, 2017Import refusal
Refused, Oregano, whole (spice)SALMONELLAEntry 9QW-1170772-4
Source
Apr 19, 2017Import refusal
Refused, Roselle (herbal & botanicals ii)FILTHYEntry 9QW-1169212-4
Source

Refusal charges, in plain English

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.
FILTHY1 refused line
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.

Questions about Semillas Don Francisco Torres S.A. de C.V.

Is Semillas Don Francisco Torres S.A. de C.V. on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Semillas Don Francisco Torres S.A. de C.V. is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-19, “Food products: Salmonella”, for dried oregano; FDA published the listing on May 9, 2017.
Has FDA refused shipments from Semillas Don Francisco Torres S.A. de C.V.?: Yes. FDA refused 3 shipment lines from Semillas Don Francisco Torres S.A. de C.V. between April 19, 2017 and April 21, 2020. The most recent, on April 21, 2020, was oregano, whole (spice), charged as SALMONELLA (salmonella).
Why did FDA refuse Semillas Don Francisco Torres S.A. de C.V.'s shipments?: The most frequent charges are SALMONELLA (salmonella, 2 lines) and FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 1 line).
What is Semillas Don Francisco Torres S.A. de C.V.'s FEI number?: Semillas Don Francisco Torres S.A. de C.V.'s FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3011074223.
Can shipments from Semillas Don Francisco Torres S.A. de C.V. still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of dried oregano from Semillas Don Francisco Torres S.A. de C.V. can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 99-19; 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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