Zee-Teck

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

Refusal charges, in plain English

• FILTHY1 refused line

  Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance

  The product appeared to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance, or to be otherwise unfit for food.

Questions about Zee-Teck

Is Zee-Teck on an FDA import alert?

Yes. As of October 25, 2026, Zee-Teck is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-19, “Food products: Salmonella”, for ground melon seed; egusi; FDA published the listing on March 14, 2024.

Has FDA refused shipments from Zee-Teck?

Yes. FDA refused 1 shipment line from Zee-Teck on May 6, 2024. The most recent, on May 6, 2024, was tapioca starch product, charged as FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).

Why did FDA refuse Zee-Teck's shipments?

The most frequent charge is FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 1 line).

What is Zee-Teck's FEI number?

Zee-Teck's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3020109351.

Can shipments from Zee-Teck still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of ground melon seed; egusi from Zee-Teck 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).