Has FDA refused shipments from Saffee Ahmad?

Yes. FDA refused 6 shipment lines from Saffee Ahmad between June 20, 2018 and September 8, 2020. The most recent, on September 8, 2020, was croaker, charged as FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).

Why did FDA refuse Saffee Ahmad's shipments?

The most frequent charges are FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 4 lines) and USUAL NAME (common or usual name missing, 3 lines).

What is Saffee Ahmad's FEI number?

Saffee Ahmad's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3013342520.

Can shipments from Saffee Ahmad still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of anchovy (anchoa hepsetus) from Saffee Ahmad can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 16-81; 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).

Saffee Ahmad

FDA import alert and refusal historyWest Bank Demerara, GuyanaFEI 3013342520

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As of October 26, 2026, Saffee Ahmad (West Bank Demerara, Guyana) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 16-81 (Seafood products: Salmonella) for anchovy (anchoa hepsetus), published by FDA on March 30, 2020, and has 6 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 16-81 · red list
Last import refusal: Sep 8, 2020Croaker · FILTHY
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: None on record

Every FDA record for Saffee Ahmad

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

2020

Sep 8, 2020Import refusal
Refused, CroakerFILTHY USUAL NAMEEntry JKL-0018526-6
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Sep 2, 2020Import refusal
Refused, Weakfish (sea trout)FILTHY USUAL NAMEEntry JKL-0018528-2
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Jun 26, 2020Import refusal
Refused, Pepper, hot, n.e.c. (fruit used as vegetable)SALMONELLAEntry JKL-0018490-5
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Apr 17, 2020Import refusal
Refused, AnchovyLACKS FIRM USUAL NAME SALMONELLAEntry JKL-0018369-1
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Mar 30, 2020Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 16-81red listAnchovy (Anchoa hepsetus)
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2018

Jun 20, 2018Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Shrimp & prawns; Snapper (red, gray, malabar, etc.)FILTHYEntry JKL-0016393-3Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Shrimp & prawnsFILTHYEntry JKL-0016393-3Source
- Refused, Snapper (red, gray, malabar, etc.)FILTHYEntry JKL-0016393-3Source
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Refusal charges, in plain English

FILTHY4 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.
USUAL NAME3 refused lines
Common or usual name missing
The label appeared not to show the common or usual name of the food.
SALMONELLA2 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.
LACKS FIRM1 refused line
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.

Questions about Saffee Ahmad

Is Saffee Ahmad on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Saffee Ahmad is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 16-81, “Seafood products: Salmonella”, for anchovy (anchoa hepsetus); FDA published the listing on March 30, 2020.
Has FDA refused shipments from Saffee Ahmad?: Yes. FDA refused 6 shipment lines from Saffee Ahmad between June 20, 2018 and September 8, 2020. The most recent, on September 8, 2020, was croaker, charged as FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).
Why did FDA refuse Saffee Ahmad's shipments?: The most frequent charges are FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 4 lines) and USUAL NAME (common or usual name missing, 3 lines).
What is Saffee Ahmad's FEI number?: Saffee Ahmad's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3013342520.
Can shipments from Saffee Ahmad still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of anchovy (anchoa hepsetus) from Saffee Ahmad can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 16-81; 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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