Has FDA refused shipments from Joeun Eel?

Yes. FDA refused 1 shipment line from Joeun Eel on October 26, 2022. The most recent, on October 26, 2022, was eel, charged as SALMONELLA (salmonella).

Why did FDA refuse Joeun Eel's shipments?

The most frequent charge is SALMONELLA (salmonella, 1 line).

What is Joeun Eel's FEI number?

Joeun Eel's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3019992298.

Can shipments from Joeun Eel still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of eel from Joeun Eel 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).

Joeun Eel

FDA import alert and refusal historyGochang, South KoreaFEI 3019992298

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As of October 25, 2026, Joeun Eel (Gochang, South Korea) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 16-81 (Seafood products: Salmonella) for eel, published by FDA on September 20, 2022, and has 1 FDA import refusal recorded since October 2016.

Data from FDA public records, last checked October 25, 2026. Request a correction

Current status

Import alerts: IA 16-81 · red list
Last import refusal: Oct 26, 2022Eel · SALMONELLA
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: None on record

Every FDA record for Joeun Eel

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

2022

Oct 26, 2022Import refusal
Refused, EelSALMONELLAEntry EKY-2208126-2
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Sep 20, 2022Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 16-81red listEel
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Refusal charges, in plain English

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.

Questions about Joeun Eel

Is Joeun Eel on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 25, 2026, Joeun Eel is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 16-81, “Seafood products: Salmonella”, for eel; FDA published the listing on September 20, 2022.
Has FDA refused shipments from Joeun Eel?: Yes. FDA refused 1 shipment line from Joeun Eel on October 26, 2022. The most recent, on October 26, 2022, was eel, charged as SALMONELLA (salmonella).
Why did FDA refuse Joeun Eel's shipments?: The most frequent charge is SALMONELLA (salmonella, 1 line).
What is Joeun Eel's FEI number?: Joeun Eel's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3019992298.
Can shipments from Joeun Eel still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of eel from Joeun Eel 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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