FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: candy and chewing gum from Brazil
FDA category: Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum · October 2016 to August 23, 2026
FDA refused 106 candy and chewing gum shipment lines from Brazil between October 2016 and August 23, 2026, 22 of them in 2026; the most refused products were candy bar or pieces and flavored candy, most often for NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 106
- candy and chewing gum lines refused since October 2016
- 22
- refused so far in 2026
- 10
- firms with the most records, listed below
Candy and chewing gum refusals from Brazil 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) | 22 | |
| 2025 | 22 | +47% |
| 2024 | 15 | +67% |
| 2023 | 9 | +800% |
| 2022 | 1 | -50% |
| 2021 | 2 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2 | -86% |
| 2019 | 14 | +367% |
| 2018 | 3 | -77% |
| 2017 | 13 | |
| 2016 (from Oct) | 3 |
Candy bar or pieces refusals from Brazil
FDA refused 50 candy bar or pieces lines from Brazil between October 2016 and August 23, 2026, 47% 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), soft, with nuts or nut products (without chocolate) | 28 | 26.4% |
| Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), hard, with nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | 10 | 9.4% |
| Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), hard, with fruit (without chocolate) | 6 | 5.7% |
| Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), soft, with fruit (without chocolate) | 6 | 5.7% |
Flavored candy refusals from Brazil
FDA refused 12 flavored candy lines from Brazil between October 2016 and August 23, 2026, 11% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), with fruit (without chocolate) | 7 | 6.6% |
| Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | 5 | 4.7% |
Recent flavored candy refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DaColonia Alimentos Naturais LtdaSanto Antonio Da Patrulha, Brazil | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), with fruit (without chocolate) | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| DaColonia Alimentos Naturais LtdaSanto Antonio Da Patrulha, Brazil | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), with fruit (without chocolate) | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| DaColonia Alimentos Naturais LtdaSanto Antonio Da Patrulha, Brazil | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), with fruit (without chocolate) | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| DaColonia Alimentos Naturais LtdaSanto Antonio Da Patrulha, Brazil | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), with fruit (without chocolate) | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| DaColonia Alimentos Naturais LtdaSanto Antonio Da Patrulha, Brazil | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), with fruit (without chocolate) | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source |
Candy without chocolate n.e.c. refusals from Brazil
FDA refused 7 candy without chocolate n.e.c. lines from Brazil between October 2016 and August 23, 2026, 7% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Candy without chocolate n.e.c. | 7 | 6.6% |
Recent candy without chocolate n.e.c. refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DaColonia Alimentos Naturais LtdaSanto Antonio Da Patrulha, Brazil | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | MFR INSAN | Source | |
| DaColonia Alimentos Naturais LtdaSanto Antonio Da Patrulha, Brazil | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | MFR INSAN | Source | |
| DaColonia Alimentos Naturais LtdaSanto Antonio Da Patrulha, Brazil | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | MFR INSAN | Source | |
| DaColonia Alimentos Naturais LtdaSanto Antonio Da Patrulha, Brazil | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source |
Other candy and chewing gum products refused from Brazil
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mint candy | 4 | 3.8% |
| Mixed/assorted soft candy without nuts | 4 | 3.8% |
| Candy specialties | 3 | 2.8% |
Why FDA refused candy and chewing gum from Brazil
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 39 | 22% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 34 | 19% |
| ALLERGEN | Major food allergen not declared | 32 | 18% |
| MFR INSAN | Insanitary manufacturing, processing or packing | 17 | 9% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 10 | 6% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 10 | 6% |
| REFUSE EI | Appears to have been manufactured, processed, or packed under insanitary conditions. | 10 | 6% |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 9 | 5% |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 9 | 5% |
| MFR INJ | Insanitary conditions, may be injurious | 9 | 5% |
Brazil candy and chewing gum firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Helena Industria de Alimentos S.A. | Ribeirao Preto | 35 |
| DaColonia Alimentos Naturais Ltda | Santo Antonio Da Patrulha | 17 |
| Arcor DO Brasil LTDA | Braganca Paulista | 6 |
| Fabrica de Balas Pirapora Ltda ME | Santa Luzia | 6 |
| Dori Alimentos S.A. | Marilia | 4 |
| Frutabella Ind e Com de Alimentos Ltda | Sao Jose Do Alegre | 4 |
| General Mills Brazil Alimentos Ltda | Pouso Alegre | 2 |
| Florestal Alimentos S/A | Lajeado | 1 |
| ind prod aliment cory ltda | Ribeirao Preto | 1 |
| Dist. Int'L De Prod. Brasileiro Eir | Rio De Janeiro | 1 |
Latest candy and chewing gum refusals from Brazil
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dori Alimentos S.A.Marilia, Brazil | Mixed/assorted soft candy without nuts, fruit or chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Dori Alimentos S.A.Marilia, Brazil | Mixed/assorted soft candy without nuts, fruit or chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| DaColonia Alimentos Naturais LtdaSanto Antonio Da Patrulha, Brazil | Soft candy with nuts or nut products, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | INSANITARYMFR INSAN | Source | |
| DaColonia Alimentos Naturais LtdaSanto Antonio Da Patrulha, Brazil | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | MFR INSAN | Source | |
| DaColonia Alimentos Naturais LtdaSanto Antonio Da Patrulha, Brazil | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | MFR INSAN | Source | |
| DaColonia Alimentos Naturais LtdaSanto Antonio Da Patrulha, Brazil | Hard candy with nut or nut products, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | MFR INSAN | Source | |
| DaColonia Alimentos Naturais LtdaSanto Antonio Da Patrulha, Brazil | Soft candy with nuts or nut products, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | MFR INSAN | Source | |
| DaColonia Alimentos Naturais LtdaSanto Antonio Da Patrulha, Brazil | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | MFR INSAN | Source | |
| DaColonia Alimentos Naturais LtdaSanto Antonio Da Patrulha, Brazil | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | MFR INSAN | Source | |
| DaColonia Alimentos Naturais LtdaSanto Antonio Da Patrulha, Brazil | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), with fruit (without chocolate) | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| DaColonia Alimentos Naturais LtdaSanto Antonio Da Patrulha, Brazil | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), with fruit (without chocolate) | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| DaColonia Alimentos Naturais LtdaSanto Antonio Da Patrulha, Brazil | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), with fruit (without chocolate) | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| DaColonia Alimentos Naturais LtdaSanto Antonio Da Patrulha, Brazil | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), with fruit (without chocolate) | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| DaColonia Alimentos Naturais LtdaSanto Antonio Da Patrulha, Brazil | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), with fruit (without chocolate) | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| DaColonia Alimentos Naturais LtdaSanto Antonio Da Patrulha, Brazil | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), with fruit (without chocolate) | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| DaColonia Alimentos Naturais LtdaSanto Antonio Da Patrulha, Brazil | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), with fruit (without chocolate) | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| DaColonia Alimentos Naturais LtdaSanto Antonio Da Patrulha, Brazil | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | MFR INSAN | Source | |
| DaColonia Alimentos Naturais LtdaSanto Antonio Da Patrulha, Brazil | Hard candy with nut or nut products, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| DaColonia Alimentos Naturais LtdaSanto Antonio Da Patrulha, Brazil | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| Dori Alimentos S.A.Marilia, Brazil | Mixed/assorted soft candy without nuts, fruit or chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source |
Questions about candy and chewing gum refusals from Brazil
- How many candy and chewing gum shipments from Brazil did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 22 shipment lines of candy and chewing gum from Brazil in 2026 through August 23, 2026, compared with 22 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse candy and chewing gum from Brazil?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For candy and chewing gum from Brazil the most frequent are NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 39 lines), NO ENGLISH (required label information not in English, 34 lines) and ALLERGEN (major food allergen not declared, 32 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 Brazil?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Brazil in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Brazil firms; see the country page.
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