What does PESTICIDE2 mean on an FDA refusal?

PESTICIDE2 is the refusal charge “Appears to be adulterated because it contains a pesticide chemical, which is in violation of section…”. 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 adulterated because it contains a pesticide chemical, which is in violation of section 402(a)(2)(B). Contains:”

What law does PESTICIDE2 cite?

FDA's refusal charge table cites section 402(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act (801(a)(3)) for PESTICIDE2, and classifies the charge as 801(a)(3). The table is the Refusal Charges reference file that FDA publishes with its Data Dashboard.

Which countries have the most PESTICIDE2 refusals?

As of October 26, 2026, the countries with the most PESTICIDE2 refusal lines are China (1), India (1) and Italy (1). The full list with links is in the table on this page.

Is there an FDA import alert for PESTICIDE2?

SupplierRadar found no food import alert whose charge section names PESTICIDE2. An import alert is a list of firms; a charge code is the reason recorded on one refused shipment line.

FDA refusal charge

FDA refusal charge PESTICIDE2

Appears to be adulterated because it contains a pesticide chemical, which is in violation of section…

PESTICIDE2 is the FDA import refusal charge for appears to be adulterated because it contains a pesticide chemical, which is in violation of section…; it cites section 402(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act (801(a)(3)). FDA recorded it on 4 refused shipment lines from 4 countries between October 2016 and March 27, 2017, most often for grains and starch from China.

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

4
refused shipment lines carry this charge: 4
countries of origin: 0
import alerts name this charge

What PESTICIDE2 means

SupplierRadar has not written a plain-English version of PESTICIDE2 yet. FDA's own statement is quoted below.

FD&C Act section: 402(a)(2)(B)
Classification: 801(a)(3)

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 be adulterated because it contains a pesticide chemical, which is in violation of section 402(a)(2)(B). Contains:

PESTICIDE2 · 402(a)(2)(B); 801(a)(3); ADULTERATIONFDA reference table (CSV)

Countries with the most PESTICIDE2 refusals

Shipment lines carrying PESTICIDE2, by country of origin.

PESTICIDE2 refusal lines by country
Country	Lines	Share of PESTICIDE2
China	1	25%
India	1	25%
Italy	1	25%
Vietnam	1	25%

Product categories with the most PESTICIDE2 refusals

PESTICIDE2 refusal lines by product category
Category	Lines	Share of PESTICIDE2
Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch	2	50%
Vegetables and Vegetable Products (root and tuber vegetables, fungi)	2	50%

Latest PESTICIDE2 refusals

The 4 most recent refused lines, through March 27, 2017, each with its FDA source.

Latest FDA refusals carrying PESTICIDE2
Date	Firm	Product	Charges
Mar 27, 2017	Grandi Riso SpACodigoro, Italy	Rice, processed (packaged) n.e.c	PESTICIDE2	Source
Mar 27, 2017	Amira Foods (India) LimitedNew Delhi, India	Rice, plain (white or polished) processed (packaged)	PESTICIDE2	Source
Mar 24, 2017	Zhangzhou Tongfa Foods Industry Co., LtdZhangzhou, China	Mushroom, common (agaricus bisporus), pieces and stems, sliced	PESTICIDE2	Source
Feb 22, 2017	Vivian Company LimitedLong Ho District, Vietnam	Mushroom, straw, whole (button) (fungi)	PESTICIDE2	Source

Questions about PESTICIDE2

What does PESTICIDE2 mean on an FDA refusal?: PESTICIDE2 is the refusal charge “Appears to be adulterated because it contains a pesticide chemical, which is in violation of section…”. 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 adulterated because it contains a pesticide chemical, which is in violation of section 402(a)(2)(B). Contains:”
What law does PESTICIDE2 cite?: FDA's refusal charge table cites section 402(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act (801(a)(3)) for PESTICIDE2, and classifies the charge as 801(a)(3). The table is the Refusal Charges reference file that FDA publishes with its Data Dashboard.
Which countries have the most PESTICIDE2 refusals?: As of October 26, 2026, the countries with the most PESTICIDE2 refusal lines are China (1), India (1) and Italy (1). The full list with links is in the table on this page.
Is there an FDA import alert for PESTICIDE2?: SupplierRadar found no food import alert whose charge section names PESTICIDE2. An import alert is a list of firms; a charge code is the reason recorded on one refused shipment line.

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