FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: grains and starch from Bangladesh
FDA category: Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch · October 2016 to May 13, 2026
FDA refused 19 grains and starch shipment lines from Bangladesh between October 2016 and May 13, 2026, 1 of them in 2026; the most refused products were rice and wheat flour, most often for PESTICIDE (pesticide chemical residue).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 19
- grains and starch lines refused since October 2016
- 1
- refused so far in 2026
- 9
- firms with the most records, listed below
Grains and starch refusals from Bangladesh by year
Shipment lines FDA refused each year. The table has the same numbers as the chart.
| Year | Refusal lines | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | 1 | |
| 2025 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 2 | -60% |
| 2022 | 5 | +150% |
| 2021 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 2 | -33% |
| 2018 | 3 | |
| 2016 (from Oct) | 2 |
Rice refusals from Bangladesh
FDA refused 13 rice lines from Bangladesh between October 2016 and May 13, 2026, 68% of the grains and starch lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of grains and starch |
|---|---|---|
| Rice, plain (white or polished) processed (packaged) | 10 | 52.6% |
| Rice, fragrant, processed (packaged) | 2 | 10.5% |
| Rice, processed (packaged) n.e.c. | 1 | 5.3% |
Recent rice refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFAD Multi Products LtdDhaka, Bangladesh | Rice, processed (packaged) n.e.c | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Ovijat Food & Beverage Industries LtdDhaka, Bangladesh | Rice, plain (white or polished) processed (packaged) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Maimuna CorporationDhuliyakhal, Bangladesh | Rice, plain (white or polished) processed (packaged) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Maimuna CorporationDhuliyakhal, Bangladesh | Rice, plain (white or polished) processed (packaged) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Maimuna CorporationDhuliyakhal, Bangladesh | Rice, plain (white or polished) processed (packaged) | PESTICIDE | Source |
Wheat flour refusals from Bangladesh
FDA refused 3 wheat flour lines from Bangladesh between October 2016 and May 13, 2026, 16% of the grains and starch lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of grains and starch |
|---|---|---|
| Wheat flour, n.e.c. | 2 | 10.5% |
| Wheat flour, whole | 1 | 5.3% |
Recent wheat flour refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poran Agro Products Ltd.Chittagong, Bangladesh | Wheat flour, n.e.c | LACKS FIRM | Source | |
| Poran Agro Products Ltd.Chittagong, Bangladesh | Wheat flour, n.e.c | LACKS FIRM | Source | |
| KN Agro ProcessorNarayanganj, Bangladesh | Wheat flour, whole | INCONSPICUNUTRIT LBL | Source |
Rice flour refusals from Bangladesh
FDA refused 2 rice flour lines from Bangladesh between October 2016 and May 13, 2026, 11% of the grains and starch lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of grains and starch |
|---|---|---|
| Rice flour, n.e.c. | 1 | 5.3% |
| Rice flour, sweet | 1 | 5.3% |
Recent rice flour refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonali Export ImportMoulvibazar, Bangladesh | Rice flour, n.e.c | FILTHY | Source | |
| Square Consumer Products ltdDhaka, Bangladesh | Rice flour, sweet | LIST INGRECOLOR LBLGUSUAL NAME | Source |
Other grains and starch products refused from Bangladesh
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Flours and meals n.e.c. | 1 | 5.3% |
Why FDA refused grains and starch from Bangladesh
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 11 | 46% |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 3 | 13% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 2 | 8% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 2 | 8% |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 1 | 4% |
| FSVP VIO | Importer not in compliance with FSVP | 1 | 4% |
| INCONSPICU | Required information not conspicuous | 1 | 4% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 1 | 4% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 1 | 4% |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 1 | 4% |
Bangladesh grains and starch firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Maimuna Corporation | Dhuliyakhal | 4 |
| M/S. Raju Auto Rice Mill | Chapinawabganj | 3 |
| Square Food & Beverage Limited | Salgaria | 2 |
| Square Consumer Products ltd | Dhaka | 1 |
| Tohfa Enterprise | Dhaka | 1 |
| Ovijat Food & Beverage Industries Ltd | Dhaka | 1 |
| KN Agro Processor | Narayanganj | 1 |
| IFAD Multi Products Ltd | Dhaka | 1 |
| Sonali Export Import | Moulvibazar | 1 |
Latest grains and starch refusals from Bangladesh
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonali Export ImportMoulvibazar, Bangladesh | Rice flour, n.e.c | FILTHY | Source | |
| IFAD Multi Products LtdDhaka, Bangladesh | Rice, processed (packaged) n.e.c | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Ovijat Food & Beverage Industries LtdDhaka, Bangladesh | Rice, plain (white or polished) processed (packaged) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Poran Agro Products Ltd.Chittagong, Bangladesh | Wheat flour, n.e.c | LACKS FIRM | Source | |
| Poran Agro Products Ltd.Chittagong, Bangladesh | Wheat flour, n.e.c | LACKS FIRM | Source | |
| Tohfa EnterpriseDhaka, Bangladesh | Flours and meals n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Maimuna CorporationDhuliyakhal, Bangladesh | Rice, plain (white or polished) processed (packaged) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Maimuna CorporationDhuliyakhal, Bangladesh | Rice, plain (white or polished) processed (packaged) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Maimuna CorporationDhuliyakhal, Bangladesh | Rice, plain (white or polished) processed (packaged) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Maimuna CorporationDhuliyakhal, Bangladesh | Rice, plain (white or polished) processed (packaged) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Square Consumer Products ltdDhaka, Bangladesh | Rice flour, sweet | LIST INGRECOLOR LBLGUSUAL NAME | Source | |
| KN Agro ProcessorNarayanganj, Bangladesh | Wheat flour, whole | INCONSPICUNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Shahik SyndicateDhaka, Bangladesh | Rice, fragrant, processed (packaged) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Shahik SyndicateDhaka, Bangladesh | Rice, fragrant, processed (packaged) | FILTHY | Source | |
| M/S. Raju Auto Rice MillChapinawabganj, Bangladesh | Rice, plain (white or polished) processed (packaged) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| M/S. Raju Auto Rice MillChapinawabganj, Bangladesh | Rice, plain (white or polished) processed (packaged) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| M/S. Raju Auto Rice MillChapinawabganj, Bangladesh | Rice, plain (white or polished) processed (packaged) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Square Food & Beverage LimitedSalgaria, Bangladesh | Rice, plain (white or polished) processed (packaged) | PESTICIDELACKS N/C | Source | |
| Square Food & Beverage LimitedSalgaria, Bangladesh | Rice, plain (white or polished) processed (packaged) | PESTICIDELACKS N/C | Source |
Questions about grains and starch refusals from Bangladesh
- How many grains and starch shipments from Bangladesh did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 1 shipment line of grains and starch from Bangladesh in 2026 through May 13, 2026, compared with 2 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse grains and starch from Bangladesh?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For grains and starch from Bangladesh the most frequent are PESTICIDE (pesticide chemical residue, 11 lines), FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 3 lines) and LACKS FIRM (manufacturer name and address missing, 2 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover grains and starch from Bangladesh?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Bangladesh in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Bangladesh firms; see the country page.
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