Picao Alimentos SA de CV

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

Refusal charges, in plain English

• UNSAFE COL9 refused lines

  Color additive unsafe under section 721

  The product appeared to be, or to contain, a color additive that is unsafe within the meaning of section 721(a) of the FD&C Act, the section that governs which color additives may be used and how.

• COLOR LBLG8 refused lines

  Artificial coloring not declared

  The product appeared to contain an artificial coloring without labeling that states that fact.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• NUTRIT LBL1 refused line

  Nutrition information missing from label

  The label or labeling appeared not to carry the nutrition information that U.S. law requires for the food.

• YELLOW #51 refused line

  FD&C Yellow No. 5 not declared

  The food appeared to contain the color additive FD&C Yellow No. 5 without declaring it on the label as 21 CFR 74.705 requires.

Questions about Picao Alimentos SA de CV

Is Picao Alimentos SA de CV on an FDA import alert?

Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Picao Alimentos SA de CV is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for picao cubre manzanas caramel coating for apples artificial tamarind flavored; banderillas tamarind flavor straw soft candy with chili; FDA published the listing on July 12, 2017.

Has FDA refused shipments from Picao Alimentos SA de CV?

Yes. FDA refused 11 shipment lines from Picao Alimentos SA de CV between July 19, 2017 and July 11, 2025. The most recent, on July 11, 2025, was candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate), charged as FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).

Why did FDA refuse Picao Alimentos SA de CV's shipments?

The most frequent charges are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 9 lines) and COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 8 lines).

When was Picao Alimentos SA de CV last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Picao Alimentos SA de CV with a final classification is dated September 5, 2023 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).

What is Picao Alimentos SA de CV's FEI number?

Picao Alimentos SA de CV's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3011635561.

Can shipments from Picao Alimentos SA de CV still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of picao cubre manzanas caramel coating for apples artificial tamarind flavored; banderillas tamarind flavor straw soft candy with chili from Picao Alimentos SA de CV can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 45-02; 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).