Has FDA refused shipments from African Caribbean Food Industry?

Yes. FDA refused 4 shipment lines from African Caribbean Food Industry between June 14, 2018 and September 15, 2022. The most recent, on September 15, 2022, was fish maw, fishery products, n.e.c., charged as FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).

Why did FDA refuse African Caribbean Food Industry's shipments?

The most frequent charges are FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 1 line) and FOREIGN OB (foreign ob, 1 line).

When was African Caribbean Food Industry last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of African Caribbean Food Industry with a final classification is dated February 22, 2023 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).

What is African Caribbean Food Industry's FEI number?

African Caribbean Food Industry's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3015142452.

Can shipments from African Caribbean Food Industry still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of weakfish; "banga mary" from African Caribbean Food Industry 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).

African Caribbean Food Industry

FDA import alert and refusal historyLelydorp, SurinameFEI 3015142452

Recorded by FDA as AFRICAN CARIBBEAN FOOD INDUSTRY

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As of October 27, 2026, African Caribbean Food Industry (Lelydorp, Suriname) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 16-81 (Seafood products: Salmonella) for weakfish; "banga mary", published by FDA on May 24, 2018, and has 4 FDA import refusals recorded since October 2016.

Data from FDA public records, last checked October 27, 2026. Request a correction

Current status

Import alerts: IA 16-81 · red list
Last import refusal: Sep 15, 2022Fish maw, fishery products, n.e.c. · FILTHY
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: Feb 22, 2023Classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)

Every FDA record for African Caribbean Food Industry

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

2023

Feb 22, 2023Inspection
Inspection classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological Hazards
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2022

Sep 15, 2022Import refusal
Refused, Fish maw, fishery products, n.e.c.FILTHYEntry NMR-6687406-4
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2018

Jun 14, 2018Import refusal
Refused, 3 lines in one entry: Fish, n.e.c.; Trout (rainbow, brook, brown, char, steelhead, etc.)SALMONELLAFOREIGN OBLIST INGREUSUAL NAMEEntry JKL-0016553-2Show 3 linesHide lines
- Refused, Fish, n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry JKL-0016553-2Source
- Refused, Trout (rainbow, brook, brown, char, steelhead, etc.)FOREIGN OB LIST INGREEntry JKL-0016553-2Source
- Refused, Fish, n.e.c.USUAL NAMEEntry JKL-0016553-2Source
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May 24, 2018Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 16-81red listWeakfish; "Banga Mary"
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Refusal charges, in plain English

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.
FOREIGN OB1 refused line
FOREIGN OB
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).
SALMONELLA1 refused line
Salmonella
The product appeared to contain Salmonella, which the law treats as a poisonous and deleterious substance that may make food injurious to health.
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 African Caribbean Food Industry

Is African Caribbean Food Industry on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 27, 2026, African Caribbean Food Industry is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 16-81, “Seafood products: Salmonella”, for weakfish; "banga mary"; FDA published the listing on May 24, 2018.
Has FDA refused shipments from African Caribbean Food Industry?: Yes. FDA refused 4 shipment lines from African Caribbean Food Industry between June 14, 2018 and September 15, 2022. The most recent, on September 15, 2022, was fish maw, fishery products, n.e.c., charged as FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).
Why did FDA refuse African Caribbean Food Industry's shipments?: The most frequent charges are FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 1 line) and FOREIGN OB (foreign ob, 1 line).
When was African Caribbean Food Industry last inspected by FDA?: FDA's most recent inspection of African Caribbean Food Industry with a final classification is dated February 22, 2023 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).
What is African Caribbean Food Industry's FEI number?: African Caribbean Food Industry's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3015142452.
Can shipments from African Caribbean Food Industry still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of weakfish; "banga mary" from African Caribbean Food Industry 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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