FDA refusal charge
FDA refusal charge VIBRIO
VIBRIO is the FDA import refusal charge for appears to contain Vibrio cholerae, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to…; it cites sections 402(a)(1) and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (adulteration). FDA recorded it on 28 refused shipment lines from 2 countries between October 2016 and September 5, 2025, most often for nuts and seeds from Philippines.
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 28
- refused shipment lines carry this charge
- 2
- countries of origin
- 1
- import alert names this charge
What VIBRIO means
SupplierRadar has not written a plain-English version of VIBRIO yet. FDA's own statement is quoted below.
- FD&C Act section
- 402(a)(1)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 contain Vibrio cholerae, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.
Import alerts that name VIBRIO
| Alert | Covers | Red | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23-12 | Coconut: microbiological contamination | 35 |
Countries with the most VIBRIO refusals
| Country | Lines | Share of VIBRIO |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | 27 | 96% |
| India | 1 | 4% |
Product categories with the most VIBRIO refusals
| Category | Lines | Share of VIBRIO |
|---|---|---|
| Nuts and Edible Seeds | 25 | 89% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 3 | 11% |
Latest VIBRIO refusals
Questions about VIBRIO
- What does VIBRIO mean on an FDA refusal?
- VIBRIO is the refusal charge “Appears to contain Vibrio cholerae, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to…”. 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 contain Vibrio cholerae, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.”
- What law does VIBRIO cite?
- FDA's refusal charge table cites sections 402(a)(1) and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (adulteration) for VIBRIO, 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 VIBRIO refusals?
- As of October 26, 2026, the countries with the most VIBRIO refusal lines are Philippines (27) and India (1). The full list with links is in the table on this page.
- Is there an FDA import alert for VIBRIO?
- Yes. One FDA import alert names VIBRIO as a charge code, including Import Alert 23-12 (Coconut: microbiological contamination). An import alert is a list of firms; a charge code is the reason recorded on one refused shipment line.
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