FDA refusal charge
FDA refusal charge MYCOTOXIN
Appears to bear or contain a poisonous and deleterious substance, namely a mycotoxin (aflatoxin,…
MYCOTOXIN is the FDA import refusal charge for appears to bear or contain a poisonous and deleterious substance, namely a mycotoxin (aflatoxin,…; it cites sections 402(a)(1) and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (adulteration). FDA recorded it on 56 refused shipment lines between October 2016 and September 21, 2026, most often for grains and starch from El Salvador.
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 56
- refused shipment lines carry this charge
- 10
- countries of origin
- 1
- import alert names this charge
What MYCOTOXIN means
SupplierRadar has not written a plain-English version of MYCOTOXIN yet. FDA's own statement is quoted below.
- FD&C Act section
- 402(a)(1)801(a)(3)
- Classification
- adulteration
FDA's official statement
Copied unchanged from FDA's Refusal Charges reference table.
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to bear or contain a poisonous and deleterious substance, namely a mycotoxin (aflatoxin, deoxynivalenol, fumonisin, or ochratoxin A), which may render it injurious to health. Bears or contains:
Import alerts that name MYCOTOXIN
The charge section of each alert names this code. An alert lists firms; a charge is the reason recorded on one refused line.
| Alert | Covers | Red | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23-14 | Food products: mycotoxins | 155 |
Countries with the most MYCOTOXIN refusals
Shipment lines carrying MYCOTOXIN, by country of origin.
| Country | Lines | Share of MYCOTOXIN |
|---|---|---|
| El Salvador | 15 | 27% |
| India | 12 | 21% |
| Mexico | 6 | 11% |
| Turkey | 6 | 11% |
| Ghana | 5 | 9% |
| Haiti | 4 | 7% |
| Afghanistan | 3 | 5% |
| Philippines | 3 | 5% |
| Canada | 1 | 2% |
| Indonesia | 1 | 2% |
Product categories with the most MYCOTOXIN refusals
| Category | Lines | Share of MYCOTOXIN |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch | 20 | 36% |
| Nuts and Edible Seeds | 16 | 29% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 7 | 13% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 6 | 11% |
| Snack Food Items | 3 | 5% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (vine and other fruits) | 2 | 4% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 2 | 4% |
Latest MYCOTOXIN refusals
The 20 most recent refused lines, through September 21, 2026, each with its FDA source.
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norma Corahbet Salazar SilvaSantiago, Mexico | Caramel candy pieces, soft, with nuts or nut products (without chocolate) | MYCOTOXIN | Source | |
| Norma Corahbet Salazar SilvaSantiago, Mexico | Hard candy with nut or nut products, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | MYCOTOXIN | Source | |
| Norma Corahbet Salazar SilvaSantiago, Mexico | Caramel candy pieces, hard, with nuts or nut products (not coconut) (without chocolate) | MYCOTOXIN | Source | |
| Norma Corahbet Salazar SilvaSantiago, Mexico | Hard candy with nut or nut products, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | MYCOTOXIN | Source | |
| Izmir Organik Meyvecilik Sanayi Ve TicaretIzmir, Turkey | Fig, dried or paste | MYCOTOXIN | Source | |
| Fresh and Tasty FarmsAccra, Ghana | Melon seeds (edible seed) | MYCOTOXINNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Fresh and Tasty FarmsAccra, Ghana | Melon seeds (edible seed) | MYCOTOXINNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Fresh and Tasty FarmsAccra, Ghana | Melon seeds (edible seed) | MYCOTOXINNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Fresh and Tasty FarmsAccra, Ghana | Melon seeds (edible seed) | MYCOTOXINNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Suncity FarmsDeme, Ghana | Corn, bolted meal or flour | MYCOTOXIN | Source | |
| Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V.San Martin, El Salvador | Corn, bolted meal or flour | MYCOTOXIN | Source | |
| Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V.San Martin, El Salvador | Corn, bolted meal or flour | MYCOTOXIN | Source | |
| Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V.San Martin, El Salvador | Corn, bolted meal or flour | MYCOTOXIN | Source | |
| Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V.San Martin, El Salvador | Corn, bolted meal or flour | MYCOTOXIN | Source | |
| Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V.San Martin, El Salvador | Corn, bolted meal or flour | MYCOTOXIN | Source | |
| Tejas Food Industries LLPHyderabad, India | Peanut, shelled | MYCOTOXIN | Source | |
| Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V.San Martin, El Salvador | Corn, bolted meal or flour | MYCOTOXIN | Source | |
| Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V.San Martin, El Salvador | Corn, bolted meal or flour | MYCOTOXIN | Source | |
| Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V.San Martin, El Salvador | Corn, bolted meal or flour | MYCOTOXIN | Source | |
| Mazapan de la Rosa S.A. de C.V.Tlajomulco de Zuniga, Mexico | Peanut, shelled | MYCOTOXIN | Source |
Questions about MYCOTOXIN
- What does MYCOTOXIN mean on an FDA refusal?
- MYCOTOXIN is the refusal charge “Appears to bear or contain a poisonous and deleterious substance, namely a mycotoxin (aflatoxin,…”. 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 bear or contain a poisonous and deleterious substance, namely a mycotoxin (aflatoxin, deoxynivalenol, fumonisin, or ochratoxin A), which may render it injurious to health. Bears or contains:”
- What law does MYCOTOXIN cite?
- FDA's refusal charge table cites sections 402(a)(1) and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (adulteration) for MYCOTOXIN, 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 MYCOTOXIN refusals?
- As of October 25, 2026, the countries with the most MYCOTOXIN refusal lines are El Salvador (15), India (12) and Mexico (6). The full list with links is in the table on this page.
- Is there an FDA import alert for MYCOTOXIN?
- Yes. One FDA import alert names MYCOTOXIN as a charge code, including Import Alert 23-14 (Food products: mycotoxins). An import alert is a list of firms; a charge code is the reason recorded on one refused shipment line.
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