Pilarte

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

Refusal charges, in plain English

• 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 Pilarte

Is Pilarte on an FDA import alert?

Yes. As of October 25, 2026, Pilarte is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for violet candies (caramelos de violeta); FDA published the listing on June 26, 2019.

Has FDA refused shipments from Pilarte?

Yes. FDA refused 1 shipment line from Pilarte on June 7, 2019. The most recent, on June 7, 2019, was hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate), charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).

Why did FDA refuse Pilarte's shipments?

The most frequent charge is UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 1 line).

What is Pilarte's FEI number?

Pilarte's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3015266281.

Can shipments from Pilarte still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of violet candies (caramelos de violeta) from Pilarte 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).