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FDA import refusals from Bangladesh

Food, dietary supplements and animal food · October 2016 to October 2, 2026 · how the data is collected

FDA refused 874 shipment lines from Bangladesh between October 2016 and October 2026, including 151 in 2026 through October 2, 2026; the most common charges were SALMONELLA, FILTHY and NUTRIT LBL, and the most refused category was seafood.

Data from FDA public records, last checked .

874
refused shipment lines since October 2016
151
refused so far in 2026
212
Bangladesh firms with an FDA record
140
firms on an active import alert

Refusals from Bangladesh by year

Shipment lines FDA refused each year. The table has the same numbers as the chart.
Bar chart: refusal lines by 2016 to 2026. The same numbers are in the table.0501001502002016 (from October 1): 47 refusal lines’162017: 140 refusal lines’172018: 71 refusal lines’182019: 51 refusal lines’192020: 45 refusal lines’202021: 123 refusal lines’212022: 63 refusal lines’222023: 66 refusal lines’232024: 60 refusal lines’242025: 57 refusal lines’252026 (year to date): 151 refusal lines151’26*
* 2026 is year to date, through October 2, 2026. FDA's refusal data starts on October 1, 2016, so 2016 covers three months.
Refusal lines by year
YearRefusal linesvs prior year
2026 (to date)151
202557-5%
202460-9%
202366+5%
202263-49%
2021123+173%
202045-12%
201951-28%
201871-49%
2017140
2016 (from Oct)47

Why FDA refused Bangladesh shipment lines

FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several. Each code opens FDA's official statement and the countries and products behind it.
Most frequent refusal charges for Bangladesh
Charge codeMeaningLinesShare
SALMONELLASalmonella27528%
FILTHYFilthy, putrid or decomposed substance12713%
NUTRIT LBLNutrition information missing from label11712%
UNSAFE COLColor additive unsafe under section 721929%
LIST INGREIngredients not listed859%
FSVP VIOImporter not in compliance with FSVP828%
COLOR LBLGArtificial coloring not declared576%
LACKS N/CNet quantity statement missing566%
VETDRUGRESAnimal drug residue545%
NITROFURANNitrofurans485%

What FDA refused from Bangladesh, by product category

FDA product categories, most refused first. Open a category for its product, charge and firm tables.
FDA import refusals from Bangladesh by product category
CategoryMost refused productsLines
SeafoodFishery/Seafood ProductsFish, n.e.c.; Shrimp and prawns, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood products; Eel318
Bakery productsBakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and IcingsPlain cookies,biscuits and wafers, n.e.c.; Other bakery products, n.e.c.; Bread/rolls/buns, n.e.c.125
Tropical and pit fruitFruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits)Tamarind (subtropical and tropical fruit); Tamarind, dried or paste; Mango (subtropical and tropical fruit)93
SpicesSpices, Flavors, and SaltsCapsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice); Coriander, ground, cracked (spice); Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c.91
Sauces and prepared mealsMultiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and SpecialtiesMultiple food specialities, side dishes and desserts, n.e.c.; Curry paste; Food pack requir mix/cook, n.e.c.33
Candy and chewing gumCandy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing GumHard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate); Lollipop (without chocolate); Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate)32
Root vegetables and mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products (root and tuber vegetables, fungi)Taro, dasheen (root & tuber vegetable); Mixed vegetables, n.e.c.; Mixed vegetables, dried or paste, n.e.c.31
Nuts and seedsNuts and Edible SeedsBetel nut, shelled; Betel nut, in shell23
Snack foodsSnack Food ItemsFried snack foods, n.e.c.; Snack foods not elsewhere mentioned, n.e.c.; Baked snack food, n.e.c.21
Grains and starchWhole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and StarchRice, plain (white or polished) processed (packaged); Rice, fragrant, processed (packaged); Wheat flour, n.e.c.19
Vegetables (legumes and leafy)Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables)Beans, corn, and pea, n.e.c. (vegetable); Leaf & stem vegetables, n.e.c.; Chana dal18
Vegetable oilsVegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil)Mustard oil, refined, single ingredient, see 28o for mustard oil as a flavoring; Mustard oil, crude, see 28o for mustard oil as a flavoring; Coconut oil, refined, single ingredient18
Noodles and pastaMacaroni and Noodle ProductsNoodles, instant; Noodles and noodle products, n.e.c.10
Milk and butterMilk, Butter, and Dried Milk ProductsButter oil; Milk, concentrated, evaporated and condensed10
Dressings and condimentsDressings and CondimentsChutney; Condiments, n.e.c.8
SweetenersFood Sweeteners (Nutritive)Molasses; Sugar products, n.e.c.6
Dietary supplementsVitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary SpecialtiesAshwagandha (herbal & botanicals, not teas); Calcium (mineral); Vitamin b12 (cyanocobalamin)5
Berries and citrusFruit and Fruit Products (berries, citrus and core fruits)Citrus fruit, n.e.c.; Orange, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter and candied4
Cereals and breakfast foodsCereal Preparations, Breakfast FoodsCereal preparations not elsewhere mentioned, n.e.c.; Cream rice,quick or instant cooking; Rice flakes,puffs,krispies,loops ready to eat3
Vine and other fruitFruit and Fruit Products (vine and other fruits)Other fruit and fruit products, n.e.c.2
Soft drinks and waterSoft Drinks and WatersSoft drink, subtropical or tropical fruit flavored, noncarbonated1
Coffee and teaCoffee and TeaTea, black1
SoupsSoupsDried soup, n.e.c.1
Pet foodPet and Laboratory Animal FoodsPizzles, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive)1

Most refused products from Bangladesh

FDA's product descriptions on the refused lines, grouped case-insensitively.
Most refused products from Bangladesh
ProductLinesShare
Fish, n.e.c.15117.3%
Shrimp and prawns, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood products11813.5%
Plain cookies,biscuits and wafers, n.e.c.718.1%
Multiple food specialities, side dishes and desserts, n.e.c.303.4%
Betel nut, shelled222.5%
Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice)222.5%
Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate)171.9%
Other bakery products, n.e.c.171.9%
Tamarind (subtropical and tropical fruit)161.8%
Fried snack foods, n.e.c.131.5%

FDA import alerts that list Bangladesh firms

16 alerts list at least one firm in Bangladesh: 71 firms on a red list, 140 firms on any list.
Import alerts listing firms in Bangladesh
AlertCoversRedGreen
16-18Raw shrimp79
45-02Foods with illegal or undeclared colors23
16-81Seafood products: Salmonella17
99-19Food products: Salmonella13
99-08Processed human and animal foods: pesticides10
99-39Imported foods that appear to be misbranded9
16-129Seafood products: nitrofurans8
99-21Foods with undeclared added sulfiting agents4
99-22Undeclared or mislabeled major food allergens4
99-42Foods: heavy metal (toxic element) contamination4
16-74Uneviscerated salt-cured, dried, smoked or fermented fish3
16-04Seafood products that appear to be misbranded2

The 12 alerts with the most listings. All alerts are on the import alerts page.

Bangladesh firms with the most FDA records

Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data (refusals, import alert listings and other events), not a ranking of quality.
Bangladesh firms with the most FDA records
FirmCityFDA records
Saidowla (Pvt.)Enterprise LimitedChoukide Khi87
Square Food & Beverage LimitedSalgaria67
Croppe Foods and Beverage Ltd.Dhaka57
Mashud Fish Processing & Ice Complex, Unit-2Chattagram54
Pran Agro LtdDhaka41
Premium Fish & Agro Industries Ltd.Sylhet Sadar27
PRAN Agro Ltd.Natore26
Unipex Trade CorporationSylhet24
Ifad Multi ProductsDhaka24
Square Consumer Products ltdDhaka23

Latest refusals from Bangladesh

The 20 most recent refused lines, each with its FDA source.
Latest FDA import refusals from Bangladesh
DateFirmProductCharges
Azeen Agro FoodSylhet, BangladeshTamarind (subtropical/tropical fruit pulp)FILTHYSource
Naz's Agro ProductsDhaka, BangladeshMolassesUNSAFE COLSource
Tanveer Food LimitedNarayangonj, BangladeshMustard oil, refined, single ingredient, see 28o for mustard oil as a flavoringUNSAFE ADDSource
Nestle Bangladesh, Ltd.GAZIPUR, BangladeshChinese red date (jujubes, Ziziphus jujuba) (pit fruit)LIST INGRELACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+3Source
Nestle Bangladesh, Ltd.GAZIPUR, BangladeshNoodles, instantUNSAFE COLLIST INGRECOLOR LBLG+3Source
Pran Agro LtdDhaka, BangladeshSnack foods not elsewhere mentioned, n.e.cSALMONELLASource
Pran Agro LtdDhaka, BangladeshBaked snack food, n.e.cSALMONELLASource
Danish Foods Ltd.Dhaka, BangladeshMustard oil, refined, single ingredient, see 28o for mustard oil as a flavoringUNSAFE ADDSource
Danish Foods Ltd.Dhaka, BangladeshMustard oil, refined, single ingredient, see 28o for mustard oil as a flavoringUNSAFE ADDSource
Mashud Fish Processing & Ice Complex, Unit-2Chattagram, BangladeshGobyIMPTRHACCPUSUAL NAMESource
Mashud Fish Processing & Ice Complex, Unit-2Chattagram, BangladeshSardines (brisling, sprats, pilchards, etc.)IMPTRHACCPSource
Tm Consumer ProductNarayanganj, BangladeshMustard oil, crude, see 28o for mustard oil as a flavoringUNSAFE ADDSource
AG Agro Foods LimitedDhaka, BangladeshOlives, green, (pit fruit)PESTICIDEINCONSPICUNUTRIT LBLSource
PRAN Agro Ltd.Natore, BangladeshOther fruit and fruit products, n.e.cNO PROCESSSource
Organic Shrimps Export Ltd.Khulna, BangladeshShrimp and prawns, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsVETDRUGRESNITROFURANSource
Organic Shrimps Export Ltd.Khulna, BangladeshShrimp and prawns, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsVETDRUGRESNITROFURANSource
Organic Shrimps Export Ltd.Khulna, BangladeshShrimp and prawns, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsVETDRUGRESNITROFURANSource
Organic Shrimps Export Ltd.Khulna, BangladeshShrimp and prawns, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood productsVETDRUGRESNITROFURANSource
Premium Fish & Agro Industries Ltd.Sylhet Sadar, BangladeshEELSALMONELLASource
Premium Fish & Agro Industries Ltd.Sylhet Sadar, BangladeshShad, alewifeSALMONELLASource

Questions about FDA refusals from Bangladesh

How many Bangladesh shipments did FDA refuse in 2026?
FDA refused 151 shipment lines from Bangladesh in 2026 through October 2, 2026, compared with 57 in 2025 (a full year).
Why does FDA refuse food from Bangladesh?
FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For Bangladesh the most frequent are SALMONELLA (Salmonella, 275 lines), FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 127 lines) and NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 117 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line; it is not a finding about every firm in the country.
Which Bangladesh firms have the most FDA refusals?
In SupplierRadar's records the Bangladesh firms with the most FDA records (refusals, import alert listings and other events) are Saidowla (Pvt.)Enterprise Limited (Choukide Khi) with 87 records, SQUARE FOOD & BEVERAGE LIMITED (Salgaria) with 67 records and CROPPE FOODS AND BEVERAGE LTD. (Dhaka) with 57 records. Each firm's page lists every record with its FDA source.
Which FDA import alerts list Bangladesh firms?
As of October 26, 2026, 16 FDA import alerts list at least one firm in Bangladesh. The alerts with the most Bangladesh listings are Import Alert 16-18 (79 firms), Import Alert 45-02 (23 firms) and Import Alert 16-81 (17 firms).
How many Bangladesh firms are on an FDA import alert red list?
As of October 26, 2026, 71 Bangladesh firms are on the red list of at least one FDA import alert in SupplierRadar's records, and 140 firms are on any list.

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