Has FDA refused shipments from EFX Importacao e Exportacao LTDA?

Yes. FDA refused 3 shipment lines from EFX Importacao e Exportacao LTDA on January 7, 2021. The most recent, on January 7, 2021, was pepper, black, ground, cracked (spice), charged as SALMONELLA (salmonella).

Why did FDA refuse EFX Importacao e Exportacao LTDA's shipments?

The most frequent charge is SALMONELLA (salmonella, 3 lines).

What is EFX Importacao e Exportacao LTDA's FEI number?

EFX Importacao e Exportacao LTDA's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3012966885.

Can shipments from EFX Importacao e Exportacao LTDA still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of passion fruit (sabor de maraouja); acai powder (sabor de acai); orange/cherry powder (sabor de laranja e acerola) from EFX Importacao e Exportacao LTDA 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).

EFX Importacao e Exportacao LTDA

FDA import alert and refusal historyRio De Janeiro, BrazilFEI 3012966885

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As of October 25, 2026, EFX Importacao e Exportacao LTDA (Rio De Janeiro, Brazil) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02 (Foods with illegal or undeclared colors) for passion fruit (sabor de maraouja); acai powder (sabor de acai); orange/cherry powder (sabor de laranja e acerola), published by FDA on November 16, 2015, and has 3 FDA import refusals recorded since October 2016.

Data from FDA public records, last checked October 25, 2026. Request a correction

Current status

Import alerts: IA 45-02 · red list
Last import refusal: Jan 7, 2021Pepper, black, ground, cracked (spice) · SALMONELLA
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: None on record

Every FDA record for EFX Importacao e Exportacao LTDA

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

2021

Jan 7, 2021Import refusal
Refused, 3 lines in one entry: Pepper, black, ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry W11-1014006-0Show 3 linesHide lines
- Refused, Pepper, black, ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry W11-1014006-0Source
- Refused, Pepper, black, ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry W11-1014006-0Source
- Refused, Pepper, black, ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry W11-1014006-0Source
Source

2015

Nov 16, 2015Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 45-02red listPassion Fruit (Sabor De Maraouja); Acai Powder (Sabor De Acai); Orange/Cherry Powder (Sabor De Laranja E Acerola)
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Refusal charges, in plain English

SALMONELLA3 refused lines
Salmonella
The product appeared to contain Salmonella, which the law treats as a poisonous and deleterious substance that may make food injurious to health.

Questions about EFX Importacao e Exportacao LTDA

Is EFX Importacao e Exportacao LTDA on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 25, 2026, EFX Importacao e Exportacao LTDA is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for passion fruit (sabor de maraouja); acai powder (sabor de acai); orange/cherry powder (sabor de laranja e acerola); FDA published the listing on November 16, 2015.
Has FDA refused shipments from EFX Importacao e Exportacao LTDA?: Yes. FDA refused 3 shipment lines from EFX Importacao e Exportacao LTDA on January 7, 2021. The most recent, on January 7, 2021, was pepper, black, ground, cracked (spice), charged as SALMONELLA (salmonella).
Why did FDA refuse EFX Importacao e Exportacao LTDA's shipments?: The most frequent charge is SALMONELLA (salmonella, 3 lines).
What is EFX Importacao e Exportacao LTDA's FEI number?: EFX Importacao e Exportacao LTDA's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3012966885.
Can shipments from EFX Importacao e Exportacao LTDA still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of passion fruit (sabor de maraouja); acai powder (sabor de acai); orange/cherry powder (sabor de laranja e acerola) from EFX Importacao e Exportacao LTDA 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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