Cobasa SA de CV

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

Refusal charges, in plain English

• COLOR LBLG2 refused lines

  Artificial coloring not declared

  The product appeared to contain an artificial coloring without labeling that states that fact.

• UNSAFE COL2 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.

• FILTHY1 refused line

  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.

• LIST INGRE1 refused line

  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).

• USUAL NAME1 refused line

  Common or usual name missing

  The label appeared not to show the common or usual name of the food.

Questions about Cobasa SA de CV

Is Cobasa SA de CV on an FDA import alert?

Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Cobasa SA de CV is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for sprinkle style candy pieces (gragea or grajea); FDA published the listing on April 18, 2018.

Has FDA refused shipments from Cobasa SA de CV?

Yes. FDA refused 3 shipment lines from Cobasa SA de CV between February 5, 2020 and March 21, 2025. The most recent, on March 21, 2025, was candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate), charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).

Why did FDA refuse Cobasa SA de CV's shipments?

The most frequent charges are COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 2 lines) and UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 2 lines).

What is Cobasa SA de CV's FEI number?

Cobasa SA de CV's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3013661956.

Can shipments from Cobasa SA de CV still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of sprinkle style candy pieces (gragea or grajea) from Cobasa SA de CV 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).