FDA refusal charge
FDA refusal charge CHOKE HZRD
CHOKE HZRD is the FDA import refusal charge for appears to be unfit for food, because it contains a foreign object which may pose a choking hazard.; it cites sections 402(a)(3) and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (adulteration). FDA recorded it on 33 refused shipment lines from 4 countries between October 2016 and September 4, 2025, most often for candy and chewing gum from China.
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 33
- refused shipment lines carry this charge
- 4
- countries of origin
- 0
- import alerts name this charge
What CHOKE HZRD means
SupplierRadar has not written a plain-English version of CHOKE HZRD yet. FDA's own statement is quoted below.
- FD&C Act section
- 402(a)(3)801(a)(3)
- Classification
- adulteration
FDA's official statement
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be unfit for food, because it contains a foreign object which may pose a choking hazard.
Countries with the most CHOKE HZRD refusals
Product categories with the most CHOKE HZRD refusals
| Category | Lines | Share of CHOKE HZRD |
|---|---|---|
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 27 | 82% |
| Gelatin, Rennet, Pudding Mixes, and Pie Fillings | 5 | 15% |
| Chocolate and Cocoa Products | 1 | 3% |
Latest CHOKE HZRD refusals
Questions about CHOKE HZRD
- What does CHOKE HZRD mean on an FDA refusal?
- CHOKE HZRD is the refusal charge “Appears to be unfit for food, because it contains a foreign object which may pose a choking hazard.”. FDA's official statement for the charge reads: “The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be unfit for food, because it contains a foreign object which may pose a choking hazard.”
- What law does CHOKE HZRD cite?
- FDA's refusal charge table cites sections 402(a)(3) and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (adulteration) for CHOKE HZRD, and classifies the charge as adulteration. The table is the Refusal Charges reference file that FDA publishes with its Data Dashboard.
- Which countries have the most CHOKE HZRD refusals?
- As of October 25, 2026, the countries with the most CHOKE HZRD refusal lines are China (23), Taiwan (7) and Honduras (2). The full list with links is in the table on this page.
- Is there an FDA import alert for CHOKE HZRD?
- SupplierRadar found no food import alert whose charge section names CHOKE HZRD. An import alert is a list of firms; a charge code is the reason recorded on one refused shipment line.
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