What is Import Alert 28-04?

Import Alert 28-04, “Detention without physical examination of black and white pepper from Brazil”, is an FDA import alert. Its listed firms are on the green list, which exempts their listed products from detention without physical examination under that alert; FDA last published the alert on March 5, 2026.

Which firms are on Import Alert 28-04?

As of October 26, 2026, 1 firm is listed on Import Alert 28-04 in 1 country; the most listings are in Brazil (1). The full table, grouped by country, is below on this page and every firm links to its record.

How do firms get off Import Alert 28-04?

A firm asks FDA to remove it by submitting evidence that the cause of the listing has been corrected. The Guidance section of the alert on FDA's website gives the procedure and the contact for 28-04; our guide explains the steps and the evidence FDA usually asks for.

Import Alert 28-04: Detention without physical examination of black and white pepper from Brazil

FDA last published March 5, 2026FDA alert page

As of October 26, 2026, FDA Import Alert 28-04 (Black and White Pepper from Brazil) lists 1 firm on its green list in 1 country, covering black and white pepper; 0 firms were added and 0 removed in the last 90 days.

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

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firms on the green list: 1
country: 0
added in the last 90 days: 0
removed in the last 90 days

What changed in the last 90 days

Additions use the date FDA published each listing. Removals are dated by the day SupplierRadar first saw the firm gone; the weekly and daily checks are described on the data sources page.

Removed from Import Alert 28-04

SupplierRadar has recorded no removals from Import Alert 28-04 in the last 90 days, as of October 26, 2026. A removal is shown at the top of this page, and on the firm's own page, the day it is found.

Added to Import Alert 28-04

No firm was added to Import Alert 28-04 in the last 90 days, as of October 26, 2026.

Firms on Import Alert 28-04, by country

1 listing in 1 country. Each name links to the firm's FDA record history; the date is the one FDA published on the alert.

Listings by country

Import alert listings by country
Country	Green list	Total
Brazil	1	1

Brazil (1)

FDA refusals from Brazil

Firms in Brazil on Import Alert 28-04
Firm	List	Products	Date published
Tropoc Produtos Tropicais de Castanhal LtdaCastanhal	Green	Black pepper	Sep 27, 2024

What the alert covers and why FDA issued it

FDA's wording, with FDA's change markers removed.

Official title: Detention Without Physical Examination of Black and White Pepper from Brazil
Product scope: Black and white pepper (including whole peppercorns, ground, crushed or other forms.)
Last published: March 5, 2026

In 1980, the Center for Disease Control reported several incidents of Salmonella Kingabwa (Group U). The cause of the outbreaks was believed to be the consumption of spices or condiments from the Far East. Import Alert 28-04 was created on January 30, 1986, since data review continued to support Salmonella contamination of Brazilian pepper to be a problem.
Data review from FY 20 and FY 21 shows an average of 400 lines of Pepper from Brazil detained under IA 28-04. For FY 20 approximately 97% of those lines were reconditioning after the product was held for the appearance of Salmonella contamination. For FY 22 approximately 90% of those lines were reconditioning after the product was held for the appearance of Salmonella contamination.

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Questions about Import Alert 28-04

What is Import Alert 28-04?: Import Alert 28-04, “Detention without physical examination of black and white pepper from Brazil”, is an FDA import alert. Its listed firms are on the green list, which exempts their listed products from detention without physical examination under that alert; FDA last published the alert on March 5, 2026.
Which firms are on Import Alert 28-04?: As of October 26, 2026, 1 firm is listed on Import Alert 28-04 in 1 country; the most listings are in Brazil (1). The full table, grouped by country, is below on this page and every firm links to its record.
How do firms get off Import Alert 28-04?: A firm asks FDA to remove it by submitting evidence that the cause of the listing has been corrected. The Guidance section of the alert on FDA's website gives the procedure and the contact for 28-04; our guide explains the steps and the evidence FDA usually asks for.
Which firms were added to Import Alert 28-04 recently?: No firm was added to Import Alert 28-04 in the last 90 days, as of October 26, 2026.
Which firms were removed from Import Alert 28-04 recently?: SupplierRadar has recorded no removals from Import Alert 28-04 in the last 90 days, as of October 26, 2026. A removal is shown at the top of this page and on the firm's page the day it is found.

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