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Banyenzako Fish Exp

FDA import alert and refusal historyKigoma, TanzaniaFEI 3029694994

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Example subjectBanyenzako Fish Ex added to Import Alert 16-129 (red list)

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As of October 25, 2026, Banyenzako Fish Exp (Kigoma, Tanzania) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 16-04 (Seafood products that appear to be misbranded) for smoked migebuka fish; dried dagaa (stolothrissa) tanganyika, published by FDA on February 13, 2026, is also listed on Import Alert 16-74 (red list) and Import Alert 16-119 (red list), and has 26 FDA import refusals recorded since October 2016.

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Current status

Import alerts
IA 16-04 · red listIA 16-74 · red listIA 16-119 · red list
Last import refusal
Fish, n.e.c. · MFR INSAN
Last warning letter
None found
Last inspection
None on record

Every FDA record for Banyenzako Fish Exp

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

2026

  1. Import refusal
    Refused, Fish, n.e.c.MFR INSANEntry EAY-0050345-3
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  2. Import refusal
    Refused, Sardines (brisling, sprats, pilchards, etc.)MFR INSANEntry 8DU-1816836-9
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  3. Import refusal
    Refused, Sardines (brisling, sprats, pilchards, etc.)SALMONELLAEntry 8DU-1816340-2
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  4. Import alert listing
    Listed on Import Alert 16-04red listSmoked Migebuka Fish; DRIED DAGAA (STOLOTHRISSA) TANGANYIKA
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  5. Import refusal
    Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Fish, n.e.c.MFR INSANWRONG IDENEntry EAY-0050570-6Show 2 lines
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  6. Import alert listing
    Listed on Import Alert 16-74red listDried Fish; Lates stappersii; Sleek Lates; Perch; Lates; Dried Sardines; Stolothrissa tanganicae; Lake Tanganyika Sprat; Lake Tanganyika Sardine
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  7. Import refusal
    Refused, 4 lines in one entry: Fish, n.e.c.; Perch, fresh water (yellow, lake)WRONG IDENIMPTRHACCPEntry EAY-0049389-5Show 4 lines
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  8. Import refusal
    Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Fish, n.e.c.INSANITARYEntry EAY-0050069-9Show 2 lines
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  9. Import refusal
    Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Fish, n.e.c.MFR INSANEntry EAY-0050300-8Show 2 lines
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2025

  1. Import refusal
    Refused, 4 lines in one entry: Fish, n.e.c.MFR INSANEntry EAY-0050637-3Show 4 lines
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  2. Import refusal
    Refused, Fish, n.e.c.MFR INSANEntry EAY-0050460-0
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  3. Import refusal
    Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Fish, n.e.c.MFR INSANEntry EAY-0050636-5Show 2 lines
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  4. Import refusal
    Refused, 4 lines in one entry: Fish, n.e.c.; AnchovyMFR INSANEntry EAY-0050689-4Show 4 lines
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  5. Import refusal
    Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Fish, n.e.c.MFR INSANLACKS FIRMLABELINGUSUAL NAMEEntry EAY-0049657-5Show 2 lines
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  6. Import alert listing
    Listed on Import Alert 16-119red listFrozen Migebuka; Perch; Sleek; Lates stappersii; Dried Migebuka; Perch; Sleek; Lates stappersii; Dried Dagaa; Sprat; Sardine; Stolothrissa tanganicae; Frozen Dagaa; Sprat; Sardine; Stolothrissa tanganicae
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Refusal charges, in plain English

  • MFR INSAN19 refused lines

    Insanitary manufacturing, processing or packing

    The product appeared to have been manufactured, processed, or packed under insanitary conditions, which is a ground for refusal under section 801(a)(1) of the FD&C Act.

  • WRONG IDEN5 refused lines

    WRONG IDEN

  • INSANITARY2 refused lines

    Prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions

    The product appeared to have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have been contaminated with filth or rendered injurious to health.

  • LABELING2 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.

  • IMPTRHACCP1 refused line

    IMPTRHACCP

  • LACKS FIRM1 refused line

    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.

  • 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.

  • USUAL NAME1 refused line

    Common or usual name missing

    The label appeared not to show the common or usual name of the food.

Questions about Banyenzako Fish Exp

Is Banyenzako Fish Exp on an FDA import alert?
Yes. As of October 25, 2026, Banyenzako Fish Exp is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 16-04, “Seafood products that appear to be misbranded”, for smoked migebuka fish; dried dagaa (stolothrissa) tanganyika; FDA published the listing on February 13, 2026.
Has FDA refused shipments from Banyenzako Fish Exp?
Yes. FDA refused 26 shipment lines from Banyenzako Fish Exp between October 1, 2025 and June 11, 2026. The most recent, on June 11, 2026, was fish, n.e.c., charged as MFR INSAN (insanitary manufacturing, processing or packing).
Why did FDA refuse Banyenzako Fish Exp's shipments?
The most frequent charges are MFR INSAN (insanitary manufacturing, processing or packing, 19 lines) and WRONG IDEN (wrong iden, 5 lines).
What is Banyenzako Fish Exp's FEI number?
Banyenzako Fish Exp's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3029694994.
Can shipments from Banyenzako Fish Exp still enter the U.S.?
Shipments of smoked migebuka fish; dried dagaa (stolothrissa) tanganyika from Banyenzako Fish Exp can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 16-04; 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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