Has FDA refused shipments from Kochi Kitchen Exports?

Yes. FDA refused 5 shipment lines from Kochi Kitchen Exports between December 28, 2017 and October 11, 2018. The most recent, on October 11, 2018, was gooseberries (berry), charged as FALSE (false or misleading labeling).

Why did FDA refuse Kochi Kitchen Exports's shipments?

The most frequent charges are FALSE (false or misleading labeling, 3 lines) and HEALTH C (unauthorized nutrient content or health claim, 3 lines).

When was Kochi Kitchen Exports last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Kochi Kitchen Exports with a final classification is dated January 24, 2020 and was classified NAI (No Action Indicated).

What is Kochi Kitchen Exports's FEI number?

Kochi Kitchen Exports's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3011327945.

Can shipments from Kochi Kitchen Exports still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of grated coconut (fresh and frozen) from Kochi Kitchen Exports can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 23-12; 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).

Kochi Kitchen Exports

FDA import alert and refusal historyKochi, IndiaFEI 3011327945

Recorded by FDA as KOCHI KITCHEN EXPORTS

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As of October 26, 2026, Kochi Kitchen Exports (Kochi, India) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 23-12 (Coconut: microbiological contamination) for grated coconut (fresh and frozen), published by FDA on February 8, 2018, is also listed on Import Alert 99-39 (red list), 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 23-12 · red list IA 99-39 · red list
Last import refusal: Oct 11, 2018Gooseberries (berry) · FALSE
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: Jan 24, 2020Classified NAI (No Action Indicated)

Every FDA record for Kochi Kitchen Exports

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

2020

Jan 24, 2020Inspection
Inspection classified NAI (No Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological Hazards
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2018

Oct 11, 2018Import refusal
Refused, Gooseberries (berry)FALSE NO ENGLISH NUTRIT LBL HEALTH CEntry B4S-0001164-1
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Feb 8, 2018Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 23-12red listGrated Coconut (Fresh and Frozen)
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Jan 19, 2018Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Amla, subtropical and tropical fruitLIST INGREINCONSPICUFALSENUTRIT LBLEntry EI5-9508006-7Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Amla, subtropical and tropical fruitLIST INGRE INCONSPICU FALSE NUTRIT LBL HEALTH CEntry EI5-9508006-7Source
- Refused, Amla, subtropical and tropical fruitLIST INGRE INCONSPICU FALSE NUTRIT LBL HEALTH CEntry EI5-9508006-7Source
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Jan 12, 2018Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 99-39red listAmla (indian gooseberry)
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2017

Dec 28, 2017Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Coconut, shelledLISTERIAEntry EI5-9508006-7Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Coconut, shelledLISTERIAEntry EI5-9508006-7Source
- Refused, Coconut, shelledLISTERIAEntry EI5-9508006-7Source
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Refusal charges, in plain English

FALSE3 refused lines
False or misleading labeling
The labeling appeared to be false or misleading in some particular.
HEALTH C3 refused lines
Unauthorized nutrient content or health claim
The label or labeling appeared to carry a nutrient content claim or health claim that is not authorized.
NUTRIT LBL3 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.
INCONSPICU2 refused lines
Required information not conspicuous
Information required on the label appeared not to be placed prominently or conspicuously enough to be read and understood by an ordinary consumer.
LIST INGRE2 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).
LISTERIA2 refused lines
Listeria monocytogenes
The product appeared to contain Listeria monocytogenes, which the law treats as a poisonous and deleterious substance that may make food injurious to health.
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.

Questions about Kochi Kitchen Exports

Is Kochi Kitchen Exports on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Kochi Kitchen Exports is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 23-12, “Coconut: microbiological contamination”, for grated coconut (fresh and frozen); FDA published the listing on February 8, 2018.
Has FDA refused shipments from Kochi Kitchen Exports?: Yes. FDA refused 5 shipment lines from Kochi Kitchen Exports between December 28, 2017 and October 11, 2018. The most recent, on October 11, 2018, was gooseberries (berry), charged as FALSE (false or misleading labeling).
Why did FDA refuse Kochi Kitchen Exports's shipments?: The most frequent charges are FALSE (false or misleading labeling, 3 lines) and HEALTH C (unauthorized nutrient content or health claim, 3 lines).
When was Kochi Kitchen Exports last inspected by FDA?: FDA's most recent inspection of Kochi Kitchen Exports with a final classification is dated January 24, 2020 and was classified NAI (No Action Indicated).
What is Kochi Kitchen Exports's FEI number?: Kochi Kitchen Exports's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3011327945.
Can shipments from Kochi Kitchen Exports still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of grated coconut (fresh and frozen) from Kochi Kitchen Exports can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 23-12; 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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