Unilever Kenya

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

Refusal charges, in plain English

• COLOR LBLG1 refused line

  Artificial coloring not declared

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

• FALSE1 refused line

  False or misleading labeling

  The labeling appeared to be false or misleading in some particular.

• UNSAFE COL1 refused line

  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.

Questions about Unilever Kenya

Is Unilever Kenya on an FDA import alert?

Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Unilever Kenya is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for royco mchuzi mix - chicken flavor; royco mchuzi mix - spicy beef flavor; FDA published the listing on October 22, 2019.

Has FDA refused shipments from Unilever Kenya?

Yes. FDA refused 1 shipment line from Unilever Kenya on September 27, 2019. The most recent, on September 27, 2019, was mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c., charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).

Why did FDA refuse Unilever Kenya's shipments?

The most frequent charges are COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 1 line) and FALSE (false or misleading labeling, 1 line).

What is Unilever Kenya's FEI number?

Unilever Kenya's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3015263006.

Can shipments from Unilever Kenya still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of royco mchuzi mix - chicken flavor; royco mchuzi mix - spicy beef flavor from Unilever Kenya 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).