FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: candy and chewing gum from Argentina
FDA category: Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum · October 2016 to April 20, 2018
FDA refused 5 candy and chewing gum shipment lines from Argentina between October 2016 and April 20, 2018, 4 of them in 2018; the most refused products were chewing gum and candy bar or pieces, most often for UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 5
- candy and chewing gum lines refused since October 2016
- 4
- refused so far in 2018
- 0
- firms with the most records, listed below
Candy and chewing gum refusals from Argentina by year
Shipment lines FDA refused each year. The table has the same numbers as the chart.
| Year | Refusal lines | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | +300% |
| 2017 | 1 |
Chewing gum refusals from Argentina
FDA refused 2 chewing gum lines from Argentina between October 2016 and April 20, 2018, 40% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Chewing gum (without chocolate) | 2 | 40.0% |
Recent chewing gum refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcor S.A.I.C. ArrowitoCordoba, Argentina | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLLIST INGRECOLOR LBLG+4 | Source | |
| Arcor S.A.I.C. ArrowitoCordoba, Argentina | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGNUTRIT LBL | Source |
Candy bar or pieces refusals from Argentina
FDA refused 1 candy bar or pieces line from Argentina between October 2016 and April 20, 2018, 20% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), hard, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | 1 | 20.0% |
Recent candy bar or pieces refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcor, SAICArroyito, Argentina | Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), hard, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLLIST INGRELACKS FIRM+3 | Source |
Candy without chocolate n.e.c. refusals from Argentina
FDA refused 1 candy without chocolate n.e.c. line from Argentina between October 2016 and April 20, 2018, 20% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Candy without chocolate n.e.c. | 1 | 20.0% |
Recent candy without chocolate n.e.c. refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcor SaicCiudad Autonoma Buenos Aires, Argentina | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source |
Other candy and chewing gum products refused from Argentina
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Flavored candy | 1 | 20.0% |
Why FDA refused candy and chewing gum from Argentina
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 5 | 20% |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 4 | 16% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 4 | 16% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 3 | 12% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 3 | 12% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 3 | 12% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 2 | 8% |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 1 | 4% |
Latest candy and chewing gum refusals from Argentina
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcor SaicCiudad Autonoma Buenos Aires, Argentina | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Arcor S.A.I.C. ArrowitoCordoba, Argentina | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLLIST INGRECOLOR LBLG+4 | Source | |
| Arcor S.A.I.C. ArrowitoCordoba, Argentina | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLLIST INGRECOLOR LBLG+4 | Source | |
| Arcor S.A.I.C. ArrowitoCordoba, Argentina | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Arcor, SAICArroyito, Argentina | Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), hard, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLLIST INGRELACKS FIRM+3 | Source |
Questions about candy and chewing gum refusals from Argentina
- How many candy and chewing gum shipments from Argentina did FDA refuse in 2018?
- FDA refused 4 shipment lines of candy and chewing gum from Argentina in 2018 through April 20, 2018, compared with 1 in 2017.
- Why does FDA refuse candy and chewing gum from Argentina?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For candy and chewing gum from Argentina the most frequent are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 5 lines), COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 4 lines) and NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 4 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover candy and chewing gum from Argentina?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Argentina in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Argentina firms; see the country page.
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