Kendal Nutricare Ltd.
FDA import alert and refusal historyKendal, United KingdomFEI 3012724560
As of October 26, 2026, Kendal Nutricare Ltd. (Kendal, United Kingdom) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 40-05 (Adulterated and misbranded infant formula) for first infant milk, published by FDA on December 15, 2017, is also listed on Import Alert 99-39 (red list), and has 49 FDA import refusals recorded since October 2016.
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Current status
- Import alerts
- IA 40-05 · red listIA 99-39 · red list
- Last import refusal
- Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formula · FALSE
- Last warning letter
- None found
- Last inspection
- Classified NAI (No Action Indicated)
Every FDA record for Kendal Nutricare Ltd.
55 records, newest first. Each line links to the FDA page it came from.
2026
- Import refusalRefused, Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formulaFALSEEntry SCS-8354362-7Source
- Import refusalRefused, Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formulaFALSEEntry SCS-0247563-8Source
- Import refusalRefused, Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formulaFALSEEntry SCS-0246456-6Source
- Import refusalRefused, Other formula products, n.e.c., ready to feedFALSEEntry 1FX-4407666-9Source
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 3 lines in one entry: Baby and junior food n.e.c.; Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), ready to feedFALSEEntry SCS-8006606-8Show 3 linesHide lines
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Baby and junior food n.e.c.FALSEEntry AEK-0688406-7Show 2 linesHide lines
- Import refusalRefused, Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formulaNUTR DEFNUTR UNITEntry SCS-4391966-9Source
- Import refusalRefused, Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formulaFALSEEntry SCS-0246608-2Source
- Import refusalRefused, Baby and junior food n.e.c.FALSEEntry AEK-0688406-7Source
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 6 lines in one entry: Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formulaFALSEEntry SCS-8734580-4Show 6 linesHide lines
- Refused, Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formulaFALSEEntry SCS-8734580-4Source
- Refused, Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formulaFALSEEntry SCS-8734580-4Source
- Refused, Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formulaFALSEEntry SCS-8734580-4Source
- Refused, Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formulaFALSEEntry SCS-8734580-4Source
- Refused, Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formulaFALSEEntry SCS-8734580-4Source
- Refused, Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formulaFALSEEntry SCS-8734580-4Source
- Import refusalRefused, Baby and junior food n.e.c.FALSEEntry SCS-7926773-5Source
- Import refusalRefused, Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formulaNO ENGLISHUSUAL NAMENUTRIT LBLEntry 1FX-9547452-3Source
- Import refusalRefused, Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formulaFALSEEntry 1FX-2500654-4Source
- Import refusalRefused, Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formulaFALSEEntry 1FX-4408907-5Source
- Import refusalRefused, Other formula products, n.e.c., ready to feedLABELINGEntry 799-9138871-4Source
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2026
- InspectionInspection classified NAI (No Action Indicated)Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ; Foodborne Biological HazardsSource
- Import refusalRefused, Other formula products, n.e.c., ready to feedLIST INGRELABELINGEntry 799-3760896-2Source
- Import refusalRefused, Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formulaFALSEEntry 799-4552684-2Source
- Import refusalSource
- Import refusalRefused, Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formulaFALSEEntry 799-3799498-2Source
- Import refusalRefused, Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formulaFILTHYEntry 799-9110500-1Source
- Import refusalRefused, Toddler milk based formula/drink product (12-36 months), powder formulaFALSEEntry 799-1302944-9Source
- Import refusalRefused, Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formulaFALSEEntry 799-9860324-8Source
- Import refusalRefused, Toddler goat milk based formula/drink product (12-36 months), powder formulaLIST INGRELACKS N/CSTD NAMENUTRIT LBLEntry SCS-5657874-8Source
- Import refusalRefused, Toddler milk based formula/drink product (12-36 months), powder formulaFALSEEntry SCS-8580349-7Source
- Import refusalRefused, Other formula products, n.e.c., ready to feedNUTRIT LBLEntry 799-4014780-7Source
2025
- Import refusalRefused, Other formula products, n.e.c., ready to feedLACKS N/CEntry SCS-5657772-4Source
- Import refusalRefused, Toddler milk based formula/drink product (12-36 months), powder formulaLACKS N/CEntry 799-7996228-1Source
- Import refusalRefused, Other formula products, n.e.c., powder formulaNUTRIT LBLEntry 799-0840049-4Source
- Import refusalRefused, Baby and junior food n.e.c.NUTRIT LBLEntry 799-1038193-0Source
- Import refusalRefused, Toddler milk based formula/drink product (12-36 months), powder formulaLIST INGRELACKS N/CSTD NAMENUTRIT LBLEntry 799-2180849-1Source
- Import refusalRefused, Baby and junior food n.e.c.LIST INGRELACKS N/CSTD NAMENUTRIT LBLEntry 799-1574143-5Source
- InspectionInspection classified NAI (No Action Indicated)Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ; Foodborne Biological HazardsSource
2024
- InspectionInspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ; Foodborne Biological HazardsSource
- Import refusalRefused, Toddler milk based formula/drink product (12-36 months), powder formulaLIST INGRELACKS N/CSTD NAMEEntry 799-0419854-7Source
- Import refusalRefused, Toddler milk based formula/drink product (12-36 months), powder formulaLIST INGRELACKS N/CSTD NAMEEntry 799-0420025-1Source
- Import refusalRefused, Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formulaFALSENUTR DEFEntry 799-7636902-5Source
2023
- Import refusalRefused, Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formulaNUTR UNITNUTRIT LBLEntry 799-7714449-2Source
- InspectionInspection classified NAI (No Action Indicated)Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ; Foodborne Biological HazardsSource
2022
- Import refusalRefused, Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formulaALLERGENNUTR DEFNUTR UNITEntry 799-8903657-8Source
- Import refusalRefused, Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formulaLIST INGRELACKS N/CSTD NAMENUTRIT LBLEntry 799-7486460-4Source
- Import refusalRefused, Infant formula raw material component, n.e.c.,FALSEEntry 799-6785099-0Source
2017
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 40-05red listFirst Infant MilkSource
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 99-39red listToddler MilkSource
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 3 lines in one entry: Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formulaLABELINGEntry 98F-0014358-4Show 3 linesHide lines
- Refused, Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formulaLABELINGEntry 98F-0014358-4Source
- Refused, Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formulaLABELINGEntry 98F-0014358-4Source
- Refused, Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formulaLABELINGEntry 98F-0014358-4Source
Refusal charges, in plain English
- FALSE28 refused lines
False or misleading labeling
The labeling appeared to be false or misleading in some particular.
- NUTRIT LBL9 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.
- LACKS N/C8 refused lines
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.
- LIST INGRE7 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).
- STD NAME6 refused lines
STD NAME
- LABELING5 refused lines
Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
The package appeared not to meet the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act because of the placement, form, or contents of a required label statement.
- NUTR UNIT4 refused lines
NUTR UNIT
- NUTR DEF3 refused lines
NUTR DEF
Questions about Kendal Nutricare Ltd.
- Is Kendal Nutricare Ltd. on an FDA import alert?
- Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Kendal Nutricare Ltd. is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 40-05, “Adulterated and misbranded infant formula”, for first infant milk; FDA published the listing on December 15, 2017.
- Has FDA refused shipments from Kendal Nutricare Ltd.?
- Yes. FDA refused 49 shipment lines from Kendal Nutricare Ltd. between August 30, 2017 and October 15, 2026. The most recent, on October 15, 2026, was milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formula, charged as FALSE (false or misleading labeling).
- Why did FDA refuse Kendal Nutricare Ltd.'s shipments?
- The most frequent charges are FALSE (false or misleading labeling, 28 lines) and NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 9 lines).
- When was Kendal Nutricare Ltd. last inspected by FDA?
- FDA's most recent inspection of Kendal Nutricare Ltd. with a final classification is dated May 1, 2026 and was classified NAI (No Action Indicated).
- What is Kendal Nutricare Ltd.'s FEI number?
- Kendal Nutricare Ltd.'s FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3012724560.
- Can shipments from Kendal Nutricare Ltd. still enter the U.S.?
- Shipments of first infant milk from Kendal Nutricare Ltd. can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 40-05; 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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