Holw El Sham
FDA import alert and refusal historyCairo, EgyptFEI 3015048866
As of October 26, 2026, Holw El Sham (Cairo, Egypt) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-19 (Food products: Salmonella) for tahini, published by FDA on July 31, 2020, is also listed on Import Alert 45-02 (red list), and has 40 FDA import refusals recorded since October 2016.
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Current status
- Import alerts
- IA 99-19 · red listIA 45-02 · red list
- Last import refusal
- Sesame seed paste (e.g., tahina), edible seed prod. · SALMONELLA
- Last warning letter
- None found
- Last inspection
- None on record
Every FDA record for Holw El Sham
42 records, newest first. Each line links to the FDA page it came from.
2024
- Import refusalRefused, Sesame seed paste (e.g., tahina), edible seed prod.SALMONELLAEntry DP4-8628180-2Source
2021
- Import refusalRefused, Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)LIST INGRELACKS FIRMLACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBLEntry DP4-8464038-9Source
- Import refusalRefused, Sesame seed paste (e.g., tahina), edible seed prod.SALMONELLAEntry DP4-8464038-9Source
2020
- Import refusalRefused, Sesame seed paste (e.g., tahina), edible seed prod.SALMONELLAEntry DP4-8359206-0Source
- Import refusalRefused, Sesame seed paste (e.g., tahina), edible seed prod.SALMONELLAEntry DP4-8354104-2Source
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 99-19red listTahiniSource
2019
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 4 lines in one entry: Mango, juice, milk, creme, drink or nectar, sub/tropical fruit; Guava, juice, milk, creme, drink or nectar, sub/tropical fruitLIST INGRELACKS N/CNO ENGLISHUSUAL NAMEEntry DL8-0049191-2Show 4 linesHide lines
- Refused, Mango, juice, milk, creme, drink or nectar, sub/tropical fruitLIST INGRELACKS N/CNO ENGLISHUSUAL NAMENUTRIT LBLEntry DL8-0049191-2Source
- Refused, Guava, juice, milk, creme, drink or nectar, sub/tropical fruitLIST INGRELACKS N/CNO ENGLISHUSUAL NAMENUTRIT LBLEntry DL8-0049191-2Source
- Refused, Mango, juice, milk, creme, drink or nectar, sub/tropical fruitLIST INGRELACKS N/CNO ENGLISHUSUAL NAMENUTRIT LBLEntry DL8-0049191-2Source
- Refused, Guava, juice, milk, creme, drink or nectar, sub/tropical fruitLIST INGRELACKS N/CNO ENGLISHUSUAL NAMENUTRIT LBLEntry DL8-0049191-2Source
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 25 lines in one entry: Cake prepared dry mix without custard or cream filling; Condiments, n.e.c. and 8 moreLACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBLLIST INGREEntry DL8-0049191-2Show 25 linesHide lines
- Refused, Cake prepared dry mix without custard or cream fillingLACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBLEntry DL8-0049191-2Source
- Refused, Condiments, n.e.c.LIST INGRELACKS N/CNO ENGLISHUSUAL NAMEALLERGENNUTRIT LBLEntry DL8-0049191-2Source
- Refused, Breading, breading mixes. etc.LIST INGRELACKS N/CNO ENGLISHUSUAL NAMEALLERGENNUTRIT LBLEntry DL8-0049191-2Source
- Refused, Prepared dry sweet goods mix without custard or cream filling n.e.c.LACKS N/CUSUAL NAMEALLERGENNUTRIT LBLEntry DL8-0049191-2Source
- Refused, Sweet goods prepared dry mix with custard or cream filling n.e.c.UNSAFE COLLIST INGRELACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBLEntry DL8-0049191-2Source
- Refused, Prepared dry sweet goods mix without custard or cream filling n.e.c.LIST INGRELACKS N/CNO ENGLISHUSUAL NAMENUTRIT LBLEntry DL8-0049191-2Source
- Refused, Prepared dry sweet goods mix without custard or cream filling n.e.c.LACKS N/CUSUAL NAMEALLERGENNUTRIT LBLEntry DL8-0049191-2Source
- Refused, Chocolate candy pieces, without nuts and fruitLACKS N/CNO ENGLISHALLERGENEntry DL8-0049191-2Source
- Refused, Corn, bolted meal or flourLACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBLEntry DL8-0049191-2Source
- Refused, Bread crumbsLIST INGRELACKS N/CNO ENGLISHUSUAL NAMENUTRIT LBLEntry DL8-0049191-2Source
- Refused, Breading, breading mixes. etc.LIST INGRELACKS N/CNO ENGLISHUSUAL NAMEALLERGENNUTRIT LBLEntry DL8-0049191-2Source
- Refused, Prepared dry sweet goods mix without custard or cream filling n.e.c.LIST INGRELACKS N/CNO ENGLISHUSUAL NAMEALLERGENNUTRIT LBLEntry DL8-0049191-2Source
- Refused, Milled grain products, n.e.c.LIST INGRELACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBLEntry DL8-0049191-2Source
- Refused, Cake prepared dry mix without custard or cream fillingLACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBLEntry DL8-0049191-2Source
- Refused, Prepared dry sweet goods mix without custard or cream filling n.e.c.LIST INGRELACKS FIRMUSUAL NAMEALLERGENNUTRIT LBLEntry DL8-0049191-2Source
- Refused, Prepared dry sweet goods mix without custard or cream filling n.e.c.LIST INGRELACKS N/CNO ENGLISHUSUAL NAMEALLERGENNUTRIT LBLEntry DL8-0049191-2Source
- Refused, Breading, breading mixes. etc.LIST INGRELACKS N/CNO ENGLISHUSUAL NAMEALLERGENNUTRIT LBLEntry DL8-0049191-2Source
- Refused, Prepared dry sweet goods mix without custard or cream filling n.e.c.LIST INGRELACKS FIRMUSUAL NAMEALLERGENNUTRIT LBLEntry DL8-0049191-2Source
- Refused, Prepared dry sweet goods mix without custard or cream filling n.e.c.LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHUSUAL NAMENUTRIT LBLEntry DL8-0049191-2Source
- Refused, Prepared dry sweet goods mix without custard or cream filling n.e.c.LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHUSUAL NAMEALLERGENEntry DL8-0049191-2Source
- Refused, Prepared dry sweet goods mix without custard or cream filling n.e.c.LIST INGRELACKS FIRMUSUAL NAMEALLERGENNUTRIT LBLEntry DL8-0049191-2Source
- Refused, Other bakery products, n.e.c.LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBLEntry DL8-0049191-2Source
- Refused, Cake prepared dry mix without custard or cream fillingLACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBLEntry DL8-0049191-2Source
- Refused, Prepared dry sweet goods mix without custard or cream filling n.e.c.LIST INGRELACKS FIRMUSUAL NAMEALLERGENNUTRIT LBLEntry DL8-0049191-2Source
- Refused, Prepared dry sweet goods mix without custard or cream filling n.e.c.LIST INGRELACKS N/CNO ENGLISHUSUAL NAMENUTRIT LBLEntry DL8-0049191-2Source
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 4 lines in one entry: Biscuits; Mango, juice, milk, creme, drink or nectar, sub/tropical fruit and 1 moreLIST INGRELACKS N/CNO ENGLISHUSUAL NAMEEntry DL8-0049191-2Show 4 linesHide lines
- Refused, BiscuitsLIST INGRELACKS N/CNO ENGLISHUSUAL NAMENUTRIT LBLEntry DL8-0049191-2Source
- Refused, Mango, juice, milk, creme, drink or nectar, sub/tropical fruitUNSAFE COLLIST INGRELACKS N/CNO ENGLISHUSUAL NAMENUTRIT LBLEntry DL8-0049191-2Source
- Refused, Orange, citrus fruit juices or concentratesUNSAFE COLLIST INGRELACKS N/CNO ENGLISHUSUAL NAMENUTRIT LBLEntry DL8-0049191-2Source
- Refused, BiscuitsLIST INGRELACKS N/CNO ENGLISHUSUAL NAMEALLERGENNUTRIT LBLEntry DL8-0049191-2Source
2018
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 45-02red listStrawberry Banana Fruit DrinkSource
2017
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Soft drink, pit fruit flavored, carbonated; Soft drink, subtropical or tropical fruit flavored, carbonatedUNSAFE COLLABELINGEntry DP4-8127520-5Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Soft drink, pit fruit flavored, carbonatedUNSAFE COLEntry DP4-8127520-5Source
- Refused, Soft drink, subtropical or tropical fruit flavored, carbonatedLABELINGEntry DP4-8127520-5Source
Refusal charges, in plain English
- NUTRIT LBL32 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 N/C30 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.
- NO ENGLISH28 refused lines
Required label information not in English
Information that must appear on the label appeared not to be given in English, or not to be repeated in every language used on the label.
- USUAL NAME25 refused lines
Common or usual name missing
The label appeared not to show the common or usual name of the food.
- LIST INGRE24 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).
- ALLERGEN15 refused lines
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.
- LACKS FIRM5 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.
- SALMONELLA4 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.
Questions about Holw El Sham
- Is Holw El Sham on an FDA import alert?
- Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Holw El Sham is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-19, “Food products: Salmonella”, for tahini; FDA published the listing on July 31, 2020.
- Has FDA refused shipments from Holw El Sham?
- Yes. FDA refused 40 shipment lines from Holw El Sham between August 14, 2017 and May 9, 2024. The most recent, on May 9, 2024, was sesame seed paste (e.g., tahina), edible seed prod., charged as SALMONELLA (salmonella).
- Why did FDA refuse Holw El Sham's shipments?
- The most frequent charges are NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 32 lines) and LACKS N/C (net quantity statement missing, 30 lines).
- What is Holw El Sham's FEI number?
- Holw El Sham's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3015048866.
- Can shipments from Holw El Sham still enter the U.S.?
- Shipments of tahini from Holw El Sham can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 99-19; 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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