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Lucozade Ribena Suntory Ltd

FDA import alert and refusal historyUxbridge, United KingdomFEI 3011721955

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As of October 26, 2026, Lucozade Ribena Suntory Ltd (Uxbridge, United Kingdom) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02 (Foods with illegal or undeclared colors) for ribena blackcurrant concentrate, published by FDA on December 15, 2016, and has 8 FDA import refusals recorded since October 2016.

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Current status

Last import refusal
Currants, black cassis, juices or concentrates · UNSAFE COL
Last warning letter
None found
Last inspection
None on record

Every FDA record for Lucozade Ribena Suntory Ltd

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

2022

  1. Import refusal
    Refused, Currants, black cassis, juices or concentratesUNSAFE COLEntry EQF-0038683-1
    Source
  2. Import refusal
    Refused, Soft drink, berry fruit flavored, carbonatedUNSAFE COLEntry EB5-1575012-4
    Source

2020

  1. Import refusal
    Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Soft drink, berry fruit flavored, carbonatedUNSAFE COLEntry GP9-0007031-7Show 2 lines
    • Refused, Soft drink, berry fruit flavored, carbonatedUNSAFE COLEntry GP9-0007031-7Source
    • Refused, Soft drink, berry fruit flavored, carbonatedUNSAFE COLEntry GP9-0007031-7Source
    Source

2017

  1. Import refusal
    Refused, Currants, black cassis, juices or concentratesUNSAFE COLEntry 084-1767495-2
    Source

2016

  1. Import alert listing
    Listed on Import Alert 45-02red listRibena Blackcurrant Concentrate
    Source
  2. Import refusal
    Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Carbonated soft drink, n.e.c.LACKS FIRMEntry G87-0064495-4Show 2 lines
    Source
  3. Import refusal
    Refused, Currants, black cassis, juices or concentratesLACKS N/CUSUAL NAMENUTRIT LBLEntry KH9-0022507-0
    Source

Refusal charges, in plain English

  • UNSAFE COL5 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.

  • LACKS FIRM2 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.

  • LACKS N/C1 refused line

    Net quantity statement missing

    The packaged food appeared not to carry an accurate statement of the quantity of contents, such as net weight, measure, or count, on its 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.

  • USUAL NAME1 refused line

    Common or usual name missing

    The label appeared not to show the common or usual name of the food.

Questions about Lucozade Ribena Suntory Ltd

Is Lucozade Ribena Suntory Ltd on an FDA import alert?
Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Lucozade Ribena Suntory Ltd is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for ribena blackcurrant concentrate; FDA published the listing on December 15, 2016.
Has FDA refused shipments from Lucozade Ribena Suntory Ltd?
Yes. FDA refused 8 shipment lines from Lucozade Ribena Suntory Ltd between October 5, 2016 and February 4, 2022. The most recent, on February 4, 2022, was currants, black cassis, juices or concentrates, charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
Why did FDA refuse Lucozade Ribena Suntory Ltd's shipments?
The most frequent charges are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 5 lines) and LACKS FIRM (manufacturer name and address missing, 2 lines).
What is Lucozade Ribena Suntory Ltd's FEI number?
Lucozade Ribena Suntory Ltd's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3011721955.
Can shipments from Lucozade Ribena Suntory Ltd still enter the U.S.?
Shipments of ribena blackcurrant concentrate from Lucozade Ribena Suntory Ltd 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).

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