Has FDA refused shipments from Ushas Nigerian Services?

Yes. FDA refused 29 shipment lines from Ushas Nigerian Services between November 22, 2022 and October 7, 2026. The most recent, on October 7, 2026, was tilapia, charged as FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).

Why did FDA refuse Ushas Nigerian Services's shipments?

The most frequent charges are LACKS N/C (net quantity statement missing, 25 lines) and NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 25 lines).

What is Ushas Nigerian Services's FEI number?

Ushas Nigerian Services's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3013305915.

Can shipments from Ushas Nigerian Services still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of dried cut smoked tilapia fish (oreochromis nilotucus, spp.) from Ushas Nigerian Services can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 16-74; 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).

Ushas Nigerian Services

FDA import alert and refusal historyLacros, NigeriaFEI 3013305915

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As of October 25, 2026, Ushas Nigerian Services (Lacros, Nigeria) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 16-74 (Uneviscerated salt-cured, dried, smoked or fermented fish) for dried cut smoked tilapia fish (oreochromis nilotucus, spp.), published by FDA on September 14, 2026, and has 29 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 16-74 · red list
Last import refusal: Oct 7, 2026Tilapia · FILTHY
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: None on record

Every FDA record for Ushas Nigerian Services

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

2026

Oct 7, 2026Import refusal
Refused, TilapiaFILTHYEntry U72-0541131-8
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Sep 14, 2026Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 16-74red listDried Cut Smoked Tilapia Fish (Oreochromis nilotucus, spp.)
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Aug 12, 2026Import refusal
Refused, TilapiaMFR INSANEntry U72-0540722-5
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Aug 10, 2026Import refusal
Refused, 26 lines in one entry: Flours and meals n.e.c.; Breadfruit (subtropical and tropical fruit) and 11 moreLIST INGRELACKS FIRMLACKS N/CNUTRIT LBLEntry U72-0540487-5Show 26 linesHide lines
- Refused, Flours and meals n.e.c.LIST INGRE LACKS FIRM LACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry U72-0540487-5Source
- Refused, Breadfruit (subtropical and tropical fruit)LIST INGRE LACKS FIRM LACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry U72-0540487-5Source
- Refused, Crayfish (crawfish), fresh waterLIST INGRE LACKS FIRM LACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry U72-0540487-5Source
- Refused, Other fruit and fruit products, n.e.c.LIST INGRE LACKS FIRM LACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry U72-0540487-5Source
- Refused, Nuts, in shell, n.e.c.LIST INGRE LACKS FIRM LACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry U72-0540487-5Source
- Refused, Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c.LIST INGRE LACKS FIRM LACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry U72-0540487-5Source
- Refused, Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c.LIST INGRE LACKS FIRM LACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry U72-0540487-5Source
- Refused, Nuts, in shell, n.e.c.LIST INGRE LACKS FIRM LACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry U72-0540487-5Source
- Refused, TilapiaLIST INGRE FILTHY LACKS FIRM LACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry U72-0540487-5Source
- Refused, Potato flourLIST INGRE LACKS FIRM LACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry U72-0540487-5Source
- Refused, Nonalcoholic beverages, n.e.c.LACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry U72-0540487-5Source
- Refused, Leaf & stem vegetables, dried or paste, n.e.c.LIST INGRE LACKS FIRM LACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry U72-0540487-5Source
- Refused, Flours and meals n.e.c.LIST INGRE LACKS FIRM LACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry U72-0540487-5Source
- Refused, Nonalcoholic beverages, n.e.c.LACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry U72-0540487-5Source
- Refused, Nuts, in shell, n.e.c.LIST INGRE LACKS FIRM LACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry U72-0540487-5Source
- Refused, Nuts, in shell, n.e.c.LIST INGRE LACKS FIRM LACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry U72-0540487-5Source
- Refused, Honey, n.e.c.LIST INGRE LACKS FIRM LACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry U72-0540487-5Source
- Refused, Palm kernel oil, refined, single ingredientLIST INGRE LACKS FIRM LACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry U72-0540487-5Source
- Refused, Nonalcoholic beverages, n.e.c.LACKS N/C ALLERGEN NUTRIT LBLEntry U72-0540487-5Source
- Refused, Flours and meals n.e.c.LIST INGRE LACKS FIRM LACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry U72-0540487-5Source
- Refused, Edible seeds, n.e.c.LIST INGRE LACKS FIRM LACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry U72-0540487-5Source
- Refused, Nonalcoholic beverages, n.e.c.HEALTH CEntry U72-0540487-5Source
- Refused, Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c.LIST INGRE LACKS FIRM LACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry U72-0540487-5Source
- Refused, Leaf & stem vegetables, dried or paste, n.e.c.LIST INGRE LACKS FIRM LACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry U72-0540487-5Source
- Refused, Other fruit and fruit products, n.e.c.LIST INGRE LACKS FIRM LACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry U72-0540487-5Source
- Refused, Edible seeds, n.e.c.LIST INGRE LACKS FIRM LACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry U72-0540487-5Source
Source

2022

Nov 22, 2022Import refusal
Refused, Crayfish (crawfish), fresh waterFILTHYEntry U72-0534220-8
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Refusal charges, in plain English

LACKS N/C25 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.
NUTRIT LBL25 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 FIRM22 refused lines
Manufacturer name and address missing
The packaged product's label appeared not to show the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
LIST INGRE22 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).
FILTHY3 refused lines
Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance
The product appeared to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance, or to be otherwise unfit for food.
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.
HEALTH C1 refused line
Unauthorized nutrient content or health claim
The label or labeling appeared to carry a nutrient content claim or health claim that is not authorized.
MFR INSAN1 refused line
Insanitary manufacturing, processing or packing
The product appeared to have been manufactured, processed, or packed under insanitary conditions, which is a ground for refusal under section 801(a)(1) of the FD&C Act.

Questions about Ushas Nigerian Services

Is Ushas Nigerian Services on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 25, 2026, Ushas Nigerian Services is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 16-74, “Uneviscerated salt-cured, dried, smoked or fermented fish”, for dried cut smoked tilapia fish (oreochromis nilotucus, spp.); FDA published the listing on September 14, 2026.
Has FDA refused shipments from Ushas Nigerian Services?: Yes. FDA refused 29 shipment lines from Ushas Nigerian Services between November 22, 2022 and October 7, 2026. The most recent, on October 7, 2026, was tilapia, charged as FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).
Why did FDA refuse Ushas Nigerian Services's shipments?: The most frequent charges are LACKS N/C (net quantity statement missing, 25 lines) and NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 25 lines).
What is Ushas Nigerian Services's FEI number?: Ushas Nigerian Services's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3013305915.
Can shipments from Ushas Nigerian Services still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of dried cut smoked tilapia fish (oreochromis nilotucus, spp.) from Ushas Nigerian Services can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 16-74; 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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