Has FDA refused shipments from Bum-A Food Co., Ltd.?

Yes. FDA refused 5 shipment lines from Bum-A Food Co., Ltd. between March 15, 2018 and January 9, 2020. The most recent, on January 9, 2020, was dried soup, n.e.c., charged as NO PROCESS (no scheduled process filed).

Why did FDA refuse Bum-A Food Co., Ltd.'s shipments?

The most frequent charge is NO PROCESS (no scheduled process filed, 5 lines).

When was Bum-A Food Co., Ltd. last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Bum-A Food Co., Ltd. with a final classification is dated August 14, 2017 and was classified OAI (Official Action Indicated).

What is Bum-A Food Co., Ltd.'s FEI number?

Bum-A Food Co., Ltd.'s FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3011149644.

Bum-A Food Co., Ltd.

FDA import alert and refusal historyYangsan, South KoreaFEI 3011149644

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As of October 26, 2026, Bum-A Food Co., Ltd. (Yangsan, South Korea) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-37 (Low-acid canned/acidified foods without scheduled process) for whole grains/milled grain products/starches; bakery products/dough/mixes/icings; macaroni/noodle products; cereal preparations/breakfast foods; snack food items; milk/butter/dried milk products; cheese/cheese products; ice cream and related products; filled milk/imitation milk products; eggs/egg pr…, published by FDA on December 22, 2017, and has 5 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 99-37 · red list
Last import refusal: Jan 9, 2020Dried soup, n.e.c. · NO PROCESS
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: Aug 14, 2017Classified OAI (Official Action Indicated)

Every FDA record for Bum-A Food Co., Ltd.

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

2020

Jan 9, 2020Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Dried soup, n.e.c.NO PROCESSEntry U47-0908294-3Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Dried soup, n.e.c.NO PROCESSEntry U47-0908294-3Source
- Refused, Dried soup, n.e.c.NO PROCESSEntry U47-0908294-3Source
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2019

Apr 10, 2019Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Clam chowder/soup/stew/bisque, mixed fishery/seafood productsNO PROCESSEntry U47-0900306-3Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Clam chowder/soup/stew/bisque, mixed fishery/seafood productsNO PROCESSEntry U47-0900306-3Source
- Refused, Clam chowder/soup/stew/bisque, mixed fishery/seafood productsNO PROCESSEntry U47-0900306-3Source
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2018

Mar 15, 2018Import refusal
Refused, Fish chowder/soup/stew/bisque, mixed fishery/seafood productsNO PROCESSEntry 316-2325046-6
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2017

Dec 22, 2017Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 99-37red listWhole Grains/Milled Grain Products/Starches; Bakery Products/Dough/Mixes/Icings; Macaroni/Noodle Products; Cereal Preparations/Breakfast Foods; Snack Food Items; Milk/Butter/Dried Milk Products; Cheese/Cheese Products; Ice Cream and related Products; Filled Milk/Imitation Milk Products; Eggs/Egg Pr…
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Aug 14, 2017Inspection
Inspection classified OAI (Official Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological Hazards
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Refusal charges, in plain English

NO PROCESS5 refused lines
No scheduled process filed
The manufacturer appeared not to have filed a scheduled process with FDA, which 21 CFR Part 108 requires for low-acid canned and acidified foods, so the product is treated as made under insanitary conditions.

Questions about Bum-A Food Co., Ltd.

Is Bum-A Food Co., Ltd. on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Bum-A Food Co., Ltd. is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-37, “Low-acid canned/acidified foods without scheduled process”, for whole grains/milled grain products/starches; bakery products/dough/mixes/icings; macaroni/noodle products; cereal preparations/breakfast foods; snack food items; milk/butter/dried milk products; cheese/cheese products; ice cream and related products; filled milk/imitation milk products; eggs/egg pr…; FDA published the listing on December 22, 2017.
Has FDA refused shipments from Bum-A Food Co., Ltd.?: Yes. FDA refused 5 shipment lines from Bum-A Food Co., Ltd. between March 15, 2018 and January 9, 2020. The most recent, on January 9, 2020, was dried soup, n.e.c., charged as NO PROCESS (no scheduled process filed).
Why did FDA refuse Bum-A Food Co., Ltd.'s shipments?: The most frequent charge is NO PROCESS (no scheduled process filed, 5 lines).
When was Bum-A Food Co., Ltd. last inspected by FDA?: FDA's most recent inspection of Bum-A Food Co., Ltd. with a final classification is dated August 14, 2017 and was classified OAI (Official Action Indicated).
What is Bum-A Food Co., Ltd.'s FEI number?: Bum-A Food Co., Ltd.'s FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3011149644.
Can shipments from Bum-A Food Co., Ltd. still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of whole grains/milled grain products/starches; bakery products/dough/mixes/icings; macaroni/noodle products; cereal preparations/breakfast foods; snack food items; milk/butter/dried milk products; cheese/cheese products; ice cream and related products; filled milk/imitation milk products; eggs/egg pr… from Bum-A Food Co., Ltd. can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 99-37; 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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