Has FDA refused shipments from Chilito Natural Mexico S.A. de CV?

Yes. FDA refused 6 shipment lines from Chilito Natural Mexico S.A. de CV on April 3, 2023. The most recent, on April 3, 2023, was pepper, hot, with sauce, charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).

Why did FDA refuse Chilito Natural Mexico S.A. de CV's shipments?

The most frequent charges are COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 6 lines) and UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 6 lines).

What is Chilito Natural Mexico S.A. de CV's FEI number?

Chilito Natural Mexico S.A. de CV's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3017530660.

Can shipments from Chilito Natural Mexico S.A. de CV still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of chilito sirilo sweetened with monk fruit; chilito sirilo sweetened with splenda; chilito sirilo brown sugar sweet and spicy sauce; chilito sirilo sweetened with stevia from Chilito Natural Mexico S.A. de CV 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).

Chilito Natural Mexico S.A. de CV

FDA import alert and refusal historyZapopan, MexicoFEI 3017530660

Recorded by FDA as CHILITO NATURAL MEXICO S.A. DE CV

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As of October 26, 2026, Chilito Natural Mexico S.A. de CV (Zapopan, Mexico) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02 (Foods with illegal or undeclared colors) for chilito sirilo sweetened with monk fruit; chilito sirilo sweetened with splenda; chilito sirilo brown sugar sweet and spicy sauce; chilito sirilo sweetened with stevia, published by FDA on April 26, 2023, and has 6 FDA import refusals recorded since October 2016.

Data from FDA public records, last checked October 26, 2026. Request a correction

Current status

Import alerts: IA 45-02 · red list
Last import refusal: Apr 3, 2023Pepper, hot, with sauce · UNSAFE COL
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: None on record

Every FDA record for Chilito Natural Mexico S.A. de CV

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

2023

Apr 26, 2023Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 45-02red listCHILITO SIRILO SWEETENED WITH MONK FRUIT; CHILITO SIRILO SWEETENED WITH SPLENDA; Chilito Sirilo Brown Sugar Sweet and Spicy Sauce; Chilito Sirilo Sweetened with Stevia
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Apr 3, 2023Import refusal
Refused, 6 lines in one entry: Pepper, hot, with sauceUNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGUNSAFE ADDEntry EVB-0078774-9Show 6 linesHide lines
- Refused, Pepper, hot, with sauceUNSAFE COL COLOR LBLGEntry EVB-0078774-9Source
- Refused, Pepper, hot, with sauceUNSAFE COL UNSAFE ADD COLOR LBLGEntry EVB-0078774-9Source
- Refused, Pepper, hot, with sauceUNSAFE COL COLOR LBLGEntry EVB-0078774-9Source
- Refused, Pepper, hot, with sauceUNSAFE COL COLOR LBLGEntry EVB-0078774-9Source
- Refused, Pepper, hot, with sauceUNSAFE COL UNSAFE ADD COLOR LBLGEntry EVB-0078774-9Source
- Refused, Pepper, hot, with sauceUNSAFE COL COLOR LBLGEntry EVB-0078774-9Source
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Refusal charges, in plain English

COLOR LBLG6 refused lines
Artificial coloring not declared
The product appeared to contain an artificial coloring without labeling that states that fact.
UNSAFE COL6 refused lines
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.
UNSAFE ADD2 refused lines
Food additive unsafe under section 409
The product appeared to contain a food additive that is unsafe within the meaning of section 409 of the FD&C Act, the section that governs which food additives may be used and under what conditions.

Questions about Chilito Natural Mexico S.A. de CV

Is Chilito Natural Mexico S.A. de CV on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Chilito Natural Mexico S.A. de CV is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for chilito sirilo sweetened with monk fruit; chilito sirilo sweetened with splenda; chilito sirilo brown sugar sweet and spicy sauce; chilito sirilo sweetened with stevia; FDA published the listing on April 26, 2023.
Has FDA refused shipments from Chilito Natural Mexico S.A. de CV?: Yes. FDA refused 6 shipment lines from Chilito Natural Mexico S.A. de CV on April 3, 2023. The most recent, on April 3, 2023, was pepper, hot, with sauce, charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
Why did FDA refuse Chilito Natural Mexico S.A. de CV's shipments?: The most frequent charges are COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 6 lines) and UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 6 lines).
What is Chilito Natural Mexico S.A. de CV's FEI number?: Chilito Natural Mexico S.A. de CV's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3017530660.
Can shipments from Chilito Natural Mexico S.A. de CV still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of chilito sirilo sweetened with monk fruit; chilito sirilo sweetened with splenda; chilito sirilo brown sugar sweet and spicy sauce; chilito sirilo sweetened with stevia from Chilito Natural Mexico S.A. de CV 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).

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