Has FDA refused shipments from Mackays Limited?

Yes. FDA refused 5 shipment lines from Mackays Limited between January 10, 2019 and September 2, 2022. The most recent, on September 2, 2022, was currants, black, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter and candied, charged as PESTICIDE (pesticide chemical residue).

Why did FDA refuse Mackays Limited's shipments?

The most frequent charge is PESTICIDE (pesticide chemical residue, 5 lines).

When was Mackays Limited last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Mackays Limited with a final classification is dated January 17, 2017 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).

What is Mackays Limited's FEI number?

Mackays Limited's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3013171155.

Can shipments from Mackays Limited still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of scottish three berry preserve (strawberry; raspberry; blackcurrant) from Mackays Limited can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 99-08; 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).

Mackays Limited

FDA import alert and refusal historyArbroath, United KingdomFEI 3013171155

Recorded by FDA as MACKAYS LIMITED

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As of October 26, 2026, Mackays Limited (Arbroath, United Kingdom) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-08 (Processed human and animal foods: pesticides) for scottish three berry preserve (strawberry; raspberry; blackcurrant), published by FDA on March 9, 2011, and has 5 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 99-08 · red list
Last import refusal: Sep 2, 2022Currants, black, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter and candied · PESTICIDE
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: Jan 17, 2017Classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)

Every FDA record for Mackays Limited

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

2022

Sep 2, 2022Import refusal
Refused, 3 lines in one entry: Currants, black, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter and candiedPESTICIDEEntry 231-8108592-5Show 3 linesHide lines
- Refused, Currants, black, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter and candiedPESTICIDEEntry 231-8108592-5Source
- Refused, Currants, black, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter and candiedPESTICIDEEntry 231-8108592-5Source
- Refused, Currants, black, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter and candiedPESTICIDEEntry 231-8108592-5Source
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2019

Jan 10, 2019Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Berries, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter and candied, n.e.c.; Raspberry, red, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter and candiedPESTICIDEEntry 9GY-0006899-7Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Berries, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter and candied, n.e.c.PESTICIDEEntry 9GY-0006899-7Source
- Refused, Raspberry, red, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter and candiedPESTICIDEEntry 9GY-0006899-7Source
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2017

Jan 17, 2017Inspection
Inspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ; Foodborne Biological Hazards
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2011

Sep 9, 2011Inspection
Inspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological Hazards
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Mar 9, 2011Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 99-08red listScottish Three Berry Preserve (Strawberry; Raspberry; Blackcurrant)
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Refusal charges, in plain English

PESTICIDE5 refused lines
Pesticide chemical residue
The product appeared to contain a pesticide chemical residue that makes it adulterated under section 402(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act, for example a residue above the U.S. tolerance or one with no U.S. tolerance for that food.

Questions about Mackays Limited

Is Mackays Limited on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Mackays Limited is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-08, “Processed human and animal foods: pesticides”, for scottish three berry preserve (strawberry; raspberry; blackcurrant); FDA published the listing on March 9, 2011.
Has FDA refused shipments from Mackays Limited?: Yes. FDA refused 5 shipment lines from Mackays Limited between January 10, 2019 and September 2, 2022. The most recent, on September 2, 2022, was currants, black, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter and candied, charged as PESTICIDE (pesticide chemical residue).
Why did FDA refuse Mackays Limited's shipments?: The most frequent charge is PESTICIDE (pesticide chemical residue, 5 lines).
When was Mackays Limited last inspected by FDA?: FDA's most recent inspection of Mackays Limited with a final classification is dated January 17, 2017 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).
What is Mackays Limited's FEI number?: Mackays Limited's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3013171155.
Can shipments from Mackays Limited still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of scottish three berry preserve (strawberry; raspberry; blackcurrant) from Mackays Limited can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 99-08; 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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