Has FDA refused shipments from Kukje Confectionery Co.,Ltd/?

Yes. FDA refused 13 shipment lines from Kukje Confectionery Co.,Ltd/ between April 21, 2017 and June 24, 2026. The most recent, on June 24, 2026, was flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate), charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).

Why did FDA refuse Kukje Confectionery Co.,Ltd/'s shipments?

The most frequent charges are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 10 lines) and COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 4 lines).

When was Kukje Confectionery Co.,Ltd/ last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Kukje Confectionery Co.,Ltd/ with a final classification is dated June 19, 2019 and was classified NAI (No Action Indicated).

What is Kukje Confectionery Co.,Ltd/'s FEI number?

Kukje Confectionery Co.,Ltd/'s FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3012987150.

Can shipments from Kukje Confectionery Co.,Ltd/ still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of fruit stick candy (suckers) from Kukje Confectionery Co.,Ltd/ can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 99-39; 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).

Kukje Confectionery Co.,Ltd/

FDA import alert and refusal historyCheongju, South KoreaFEI 3012987150

Recorded by FDA as KUKJE CONFECTIONERY CO.,LTD/

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As of October 26, 2026, Kukje Confectionery Co.,Ltd/ (Cheongju, South Korea) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-39 (Imported foods that appear to be misbranded) for fruit stick candy (suckers), published by FDA on November 15, 2016, is also listed on Import Alert 45-02 (red list), and has 13 FDA import refusals recorded since October 2016.

Data from FDA public records, last checked October 26, 2026. Request a correction

Current status

Import alerts: IA 99-39 · red list IA 45-02 · red list
Last import refusal: Jun 24, 2026Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) · UNSAFE COL
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: Jun 19, 2019Classified NAI (No Action Indicated)

Every FDA record for Kukje Confectionery Co.,Ltd/

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

2026

Jun 24, 2026Import refusal
Refused, Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate)UNSAFE COL COLOR LBLGEntry 597-0211388-3
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Feb 12, 2026Import refusal
Refused, Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)UNSAFE COL COLOR LBLGEntry 98K-2252624-0
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2024

Apr 5, 2024Import refusal
Refused, Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate)UNSAFE COL COLOR LBLGEntry EUG-0034284-0
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2023

Oct 17, 2023Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate); Hard candy with fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)COLOR LBLGUNSAFE COLLIST INGRENUTRIT LBLEntry EUG-0032138-0Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)COLOR LBLGEntry EUG-0032138-0Source
- Refused, Hard candy with fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)UNSAFE COL LIST INGRE NUTRIT LBLEntry EUG-0032138-0Source
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2022

Apr 1, 2022Import refusal
Refused, Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)UNSAFE COL LIST INGRE INCONSPICU ALLERGENEntry EH3-2177553-6
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2020

Apr 13, 2020Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate)UNSAFE ADDEntry 248-2517323-0Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate)UNSAFE ADDEntry 248-2517323-0Source
- Refused, Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate)UNSAFE ADDEntry 248-2517323-0Source
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2019

Jun 19, 2019Inspection
Inspection classified NAI (No Action Indicated)Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ; Foodborne Biological Hazards
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Mar 12, 2019Import refusal
Refused, Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)UNSAFE COLEntry 92B-0016386-0
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2018

Dec 6, 2018Import refusal
Refused, Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)UNSAFE COL LIST INGREEntry 92B-0015296-2
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2017

Apr 21, 2017Import refusal
Refused, 3 lines in one entry: Hard candy with fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)UNSAFE COLEntry ATE-0258241-7Show 3 linesHide lines
- Refused, Hard candy with fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)UNSAFE COLEntry ATE-0258241-7Source
- Refused, Hard candy with fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)UNSAFE COLEntry ATE-0258241-7Source
- Refused, Hard candy with fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)UNSAFE COLEntry ATE-0258241-7Source
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2016

Nov 15, 2016Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 99-39red listFruit Stick Candy (Suckers)
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May 6, 2016Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 45-02red listFruit Stick Candy (Suckers); Hello Kitty Hard Candy Lollypops; Hello Kitty Fruits Party Candy; Hello Kitty Lolypop; XYLITOL CRYSTAL MINT CANDY (SUGARLESS); Ginger Candy; C lemon Candy; Pine Needle Candy
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Refusal charges, in plain English

UNSAFE COL10 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 LBLG4 refused lines
Artificial coloring not declared
The product appeared to contain an artificial coloring without labeling that states that fact.
LIST INGRE3 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).
UNSAFE ADD2 refused lines
Food additive unsafe under section 409
The product appeared to contain a food additive that is unsafe within the meaning of section 409 of the FD&C Act, the section that governs which food additives may be used and under what conditions.
ALLERGEN1 refused line
Major food allergen not declared
The label appeared not to declare all major food allergens present in the product, as section 403(w) of the FD&C Act requires.
INCONSPICU1 refused line
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.
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.

Questions about Kukje Confectionery Co.,Ltd/

Is Kukje Confectionery Co.,Ltd/ on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Kukje Confectionery Co.,Ltd/ is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-39, “Imported foods that appear to be misbranded”, for fruit stick candy (suckers); FDA published the listing on November 15, 2016.
Has FDA refused shipments from Kukje Confectionery Co.,Ltd/?: Yes. FDA refused 13 shipment lines from Kukje Confectionery Co.,Ltd/ between April 21, 2017 and June 24, 2026. The most recent, on June 24, 2026, was flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate), charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
Why did FDA refuse Kukje Confectionery Co.,Ltd/'s shipments?: The most frequent charges are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 10 lines) and COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 4 lines).
When was Kukje Confectionery Co.,Ltd/ last inspected by FDA?: FDA's most recent inspection of Kukje Confectionery Co.,Ltd/ with a final classification is dated June 19, 2019 and was classified NAI (No Action Indicated).
What is Kukje Confectionery Co.,Ltd/'s FEI number?: Kukje Confectionery Co.,Ltd/'s FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3012987150.
Can shipments from Kukje Confectionery Co.,Ltd/ still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of fruit stick candy (suckers) from Kukje Confectionery Co.,Ltd/ can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 99-39; 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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