FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: spices from Bangladesh
FDA category: Spices, Flavors, and Salts · October 2016 to January 29, 2026
FDA refused 91 spices shipment lines from Bangladesh between October 2016 and January 29, 2026, 1 of them in 2026; the most refused products were capsicums and coriander, most often for SALMONELLA (Salmonella).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 91
- spices lines refused since October 2016
- 1
- refused so far in 2026
- 9
- firms with the most records, listed below
Spices 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 | -33% |
| 2024 | 3 | +50% |
| 2023 | 2 | -33% |
| 2022 | 3 | -85% |
| 2021 | 20 | +82% |
| 2020 | 11 | +267% |
| 2019 | 3 | -88% |
| 2018 | 25 | +47% |
| 2017 | 17 | |
| 2016 (from Oct) | 4 |
Capsicums refusals from Bangladesh
FDA refused 24 capsicums lines from Bangladesh between October 2016 and January 29, 2026, 26% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | 22 | 24.2% |
| Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), whole (spice) | 2 | 2.2% |
Recent capsicums refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRAN Agro Ltd.Natore, Bangladesh | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Square Food & Beverage LimitedSalgaria, Bangladesh | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Square Food & Beverage LimitedSalgaria, Bangladesh | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Unipex Trade CorporationSylhet, Bangladesh | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), whole (spice) | FSVP VIO | Source |
Coriander refusals from Bangladesh
FDA refused 11 coriander lines from Bangladesh between October 2016 and January 29, 2026, 12% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Coriander, ground, cracked (spice) | 11 | 12.1% |
Recent coriander refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Square Food & Beverage LimitedSalgaria, Bangladesh | Coriander, ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Square Consumer Products ltdDhaka, Bangladesh | Coriander, ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source |
Mixed spice and seasonings refusals from Bangladesh
FDA refused 11 mixed spice and seasonings lines from Bangladesh between October 2016 and January 29, 2026, 12% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c. | 11 | 12.1% |
Recent mixed spice and seasonings refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Square Consumer Products ltdDhaka, Bangladesh | Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c | NO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Square Consumer Products ltdDhaka, Bangladesh | Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c | NO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Square Consumer Products ltdDhaka, Bangladesh | Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c | NO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Square Consumer Products ltdDhaka, Bangladesh | Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c | LIST INGREINCONSPICULACKS FIRM+4 | Source |
Other spices products refused from Bangladesh
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spices and seasoning | 10 | 11.0% |
| Mixed spices and seasoning with salt | 8 | 8.8% |
| Turmeric | 8 | 8.8% |
| Mixed spice and seaonings | 6 | 6.6% |
| Whole spice | 4 | 4.4% |
| Curry powder | 2 | 2.2% |
Why FDA refused spices from Bangladesh
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 44 | 39% |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 21 | 18% |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 17 | 15% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 9 | 8% |
| POISONOUS | Poisonous or deleterious substance | 7 | 6% |
| FSVP VIO | Importer not in compliance with FSVP | 4 | 4% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 4 | 4% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 4 | 4% |
| INCONSPICU | Required information not conspicuous | 2 | 2% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 2 | 2% |
Bangladesh spices firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Square Food & Beverage Limited | Salgaria | 49 |
| Square Consumer Products ltd | Dhaka | 16 |
| PRAN Agro Ltd. | Natore | 9 |
| Pran Agro Ltd | Dhaka | 7 |
| Tohfa Enterprise | Dhaka | 2 |
| Farhan Agro Processor | Narayanganj | 1 |
| Unipex Trade Corporation | Sylhet | 1 |
| Spicy Agro Products Ltd. | Chittagong | 1 |
| Croppe Foods and Beverage Ltd. | Dhaka | 1 |
Latest spices refusals from Bangladesh
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croppe Foods and Beverage Ltd.Dhaka, Bangladesh | Whole spice, n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| PRAN Agro Ltd.Natore, Bangladesh | Turmeric, ground, cracked (spice) | POISONOUS | Source | |
| PRAN Agro Ltd.Natore, Bangladesh | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Heritage Group Ltd.Dhaka, Bangladesh | Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c | VITAMN LBLNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| PRAN Agro Ltd.Natore, Bangladesh | Spices, flavors and salt not mentioned elsewhere, n.e.c | PB-FOOD | Source | |
| Square Food & Beverage LimitedSalgaria, Bangladesh | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Square Food & Beverage LimitedSalgaria, Bangladesh | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Square Food & Beverage LimitedSalgaria, Bangladesh | Coriander, ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Tohfa EnterpriseDhaka, Bangladesh | Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Tohfa EnterpriseDhaka, Bangladesh | Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Unipex Trade CorporationSylhet, Bangladesh | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), whole (spice) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Square Food & Beverage LimitedSalgaria, Bangladesh | Mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Square Consumer Products ltdDhaka, Bangladesh | Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c | NO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Square Consumer Products ltdDhaka, Bangladesh | Mixed spice and seaonings, without salt, n.e.c | NO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Square Consumer Products ltdDhaka, Bangladesh | Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c | NO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Square Consumer Products ltdDhaka, Bangladesh | Mixed spice and seaonings, without salt, n.e.c | NO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Square Consumer Products ltdDhaka, Bangladesh | Mixed spice and seaonings, without salt, n.e.c | NO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Square Consumer Products ltdDhaka, Bangladesh | Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c | NO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Square Consumer Products ltdDhaka, Bangladesh | Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c | LIST INGREINCONSPICULACKS FIRM+4 | Source | |
| Square Consumer Products ltdDhaka, Bangladesh | Coriander, ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source |
Questions about spices refusals from Bangladesh
- How many spices shipments from Bangladesh did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 1 shipment line of spices from Bangladesh in 2026 through January 29, 2026, compared with 2 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse spices from Bangladesh?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For spices from Bangladesh the most frequent are SALMONELLA (Salmonella, 44 lines), UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 21 lines) and COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 17 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover spices 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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