Grand Candy Co
FDA import alert and refusal historyYerevan, ArmeniaFEI 3012586202
As of October 26, 2026, Grand Candy Co (Yerevan, Armenia) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02 (Foods with illegal or undeclared colors) for assorted rahat lokoum or rahat lokhum; assorted rahat lokum or rahat lokhum; barbaris(barberry) hard candy; twist hard candy; pomade mix (candy mix); assorted rahat lokoum or rahat lokhum;; fruit jelly candy; fruit-jellies 1/300; chocolate covered cherry cordial - buwhr; jelly in chocolate (wrapped…, published by FDA on September 18, 2009, and has 3 FDA import refusals recorded since October 2016.
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Current status
- Import alerts
- IA 45-02 · red list
- Last import refusal
- Chocolate candy pieces, without nuts and fruit · UNSAFE COL
- Last warning letter
- None found
- Last inspection
- None on record
Every FDA record for Grand Candy Co
4 records, newest first. Each line links to the FDA page it came from.
2024
- Import refusalRefused, Chocolate candy pieces, without nuts and fruitUNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGEntry BWS-0004776-4Source
2021
- Import refusalRefused, Fondant candy bar, soft, with nuts and fruit (without chocolate)UNSAFE COLLIST INGREEntry EJ2-0152135-1Source
- Import refusalRefused, Soft candy with nuts or nut products, n.e.c. (without chocolate)UNSAFE COLLIST INGREEntry EJ2-0151054-5Source
2009
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 45-02red listAssorted Rahat Lokoum or Rahat Lokhum; Assorted Rahat Lokum or Rahat Lokhum; BARBARIS(BARBERRY) HARD CANDY; TWIST HARD CANDY; POMADE MIX (CANDY MIX); Assorted Rahat Lokoum or Rahat Lokhum;; fruit jelly candy; FRUIT-JELLIES 1/300; Chocolate Covered Cherry Cordial - Buwhr; JELLY IN CHOCOLATE (WRAPPED…Source
Refusal charges, in plain English
- UNSAFE COL3 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.
- 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).
- COLOR LBLG1 refused line
Artificial coloring not declared
The product appeared to contain an artificial coloring without labeling that states that fact.
Questions about Grand Candy Co
- Is Grand Candy Co on an FDA import alert?
- Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Grand Candy Co is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for assorted rahat lokoum or rahat lokhum; assorted rahat lokum or rahat lokhum; barbaris(barberry) hard candy; twist hard candy; pomade mix (candy mix); assorted rahat lokoum or rahat lokhum;; fruit jelly candy; fruit-jellies 1/300; chocolate covered cherry cordial - buwhr; jelly in chocolate (wrapped…; FDA published the listing on September 18, 2009.
- Has FDA refused shipments from Grand Candy Co?
- Yes. FDA refused 3 shipment lines from Grand Candy Co between January 24, 2021 and July 16, 2024. The most recent, on July 16, 2024, was chocolate candy pieces, without nuts and fruit, charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
- Why did FDA refuse Grand Candy Co's shipments?
- The most frequent charges are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 3 lines) and LIST INGRE (ingredients not listed, 2 lines).
- What is Grand Candy Co's FEI number?
- Grand Candy Co's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3012586202.
- Can shipments from Grand Candy Co still enter the U.S.?
- Shipments of assorted rahat lokoum or rahat lokhum; assorted rahat lokum or rahat lokhum; barbaris(barberry) hard candy; twist hard candy; pomade mix (candy mix); assorted rahat lokoum or rahat lokhum;; fruit jelly candy; fruit-jellies 1/300; chocolate covered cherry cordial - buwhr; jelly in chocolate (wrapped… from Grand Candy Co 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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