Arkana For Food Industries Co.
FDA import alert and refusal history6th Of October, Giza, EgyptFEI 3015820084
As of October 26, 2026, Arkana For Food Industries Co. (6th Of October, Giza, Egypt) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-19 (Food products: Salmonella) for tahina; tahini; halawa (halva) with pistachios, published by FDA on November 12, 2021, and has 12 FDA import refusals recorded since October 2016.
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Current status
- Import alerts
- IA 99-19 · red list
- Last import refusal
- Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) · LACKS FIRM
- Last warning letter
- None found
- Last inspection
- None on record
Every FDA record for Arkana For Food Industries Co.
13 records, newest first. Each line links to the FDA page it came from.
2025
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 8 lines in one entry: Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate); Sesame seed (edible seed paste)LACKS FIRMLABELINGNUTRIT LBLSALMONELLAEntry 8GQ-0059241-9Show 8 linesHide lines
- Refused, Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)LACKS FIRMLABELINGNUTRIT LBLSALMONELLAEntry 8GQ-0059241-9Source
- Refused, Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)USUAL NAMELABELINGNUTRIT LBLSALMONELLAEntry 8GQ-0059241-9Source
- Refused, Sesame seed (edible seed paste)SALMONELLAEntry 8GQ-0059241-9Source
- Refused, Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)LACKS FIRMUSUAL NAMELABELINGNUTRIT LBLSALMONELLAEntry 8GQ-0059241-9Source
- Refused, Sesame seed (edible seed paste)SALMONELLAEntry 8GQ-0059241-9Source
- Refused, Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)LACKS FIRMLABELINGNUTRIT LBLSALMONELLAEntry 8GQ-0059241-9Source
- Refused, Sesame seed (edible seed paste)SALMONELLAEntry 8GQ-0059241-9Source
- Refused, Sesame seed (edible seed paste)SALMONELLAEntry 8GQ-0059241-9Source
2021
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 99-19red listTahina; Tahini; HALAWA (HALVA) WITH PISTACHIOSSource
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Sesame seed (edible seed paste); Soft candy with nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)SALMONELLAEntry 9LB-0002030-8Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Sesame seed (edible seed paste)SALMONELLAEntry 9LB-0002030-8Source
- Refused, Soft candy with nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)SALMONELLAEntry 9LB-0002030-8Source
- Import refusalRefused, Soft candy with nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)SALMONELLAEntry 9LB-0002030-8Source
- Import refusalRefused, Sesame seed (edible seed paste)SALMONELLAEntry 9LB-0002030-8Source
Refusal charges, in plain English
- SALMONELLA12 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.
- LABELING4 refused lines
Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
The package appeared not to meet the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act because of the placement, form, or contents of a required label statement.
- NUTRIT LBL4 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 FIRM3 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.
- USUAL NAME2 refused lines
Common or usual name missing
The label appeared not to show the common or usual name of the food.
Questions about Arkana For Food Industries Co.
- Is Arkana For Food Industries Co. on an FDA import alert?
- Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Arkana For Food Industries Co. is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-19, “Food products: Salmonella”, for tahina; tahini; halawa (halva) with pistachios; FDA published the listing on November 12, 2021.
- Has FDA refused shipments from Arkana For Food Industries Co.?
- Yes. FDA refused 12 shipment lines from Arkana For Food Industries Co. between August 30, 2021 and February 5, 2025. The most recent, on February 5, 2025, was soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate), charged as LACKS FIRM (manufacturer name and address missing).
- Why did FDA refuse Arkana For Food Industries Co.'s shipments?
- The most frequent charges are SALMONELLA (salmonella, 12 lines) and LABELING (fair packaging and labeling act, 4 lines).
- What is Arkana For Food Industries Co.'s FEI number?
- Arkana For Food Industries Co.'s FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3015820084.
- Can shipments from Arkana For Food Industries Co. still enter the U.S.?
- Shipments of tahina; tahini; halawa (halva) with pistachios from Arkana For Food Industries Co. 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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