FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: chocolate and cocoa from Brazil
FDA category: Chocolate and Cocoa Products · October 2016 to May 7, 2026
FDA refused 91 chocolate and cocoa shipment lines from Brazil between October 2016 and May 7, 2026, 30 of them in 2026; the most refused products were chocolate candy pieces and chocolate bars, most often for NO ENGLISH (required label information not in English).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 91
- chocolate and cocoa lines refused since October 2016
- 30
- refused so far in 2026
- 10
- firms with the most records, listed below
Chocolate and cocoa 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) | 30 | |
| 2025 | 2 | 0% |
| 2024 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 3 | -86% |
| 2021 | 21 | +2000% |
| 2020 | 1 | -93% |
| 2019 | 15 | |
| 2017 | 6 | |
| 2016 (from Oct) | 11 |
Chocolate candy pieces refusals from Brazil
FDA refused 23 chocolate candy pieces lines from Brazil between October 2016 and May 7, 2026, 25% of the chocolate and cocoa lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of chocolate and cocoa |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate candy pieces, without nuts and fruit | 20 | 22.0% |
| Chocolate candy pieces, with coconut | 3 | 3.3% |
Recent chocolate candy pieces refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mondelez Brasil LtdaCuritiba, Brazil | Chocolate candy pieces, without nuts and fruit | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Mondelez Brasil LtdaCuritiba, Brazil | Chocolate candy pieces, with coconut | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Mondelez Brasil LtdaCuritiba, Brazil | Chocolate candy pieces, without nuts and fruit | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Nestle Brasil LtdaPetropolis, Brazil | Chocolate candy pieces, with coconut | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Nestle Brasil LtdaAraras, Brazil | Chocolate candy pieces, without nuts and fruit | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source |
Chocolate bars refusals from Brazil
FDA refused 16 chocolate bars lines from Brazil between October 2016 and May 7, 2026, 18% of the chocolate and cocoa lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of chocolate and cocoa |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate bars | 16 | 17.6% |
Chocolate candy bar refusals from Brazil
FDA refused 15 chocolate candy bar lines from Brazil between October 2016 and May 7, 2026, 16% of the chocolate and cocoa lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of chocolate and cocoa |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate candy bar, without nuts and fruit | 13 | 14.3% |
| Chocolate candy bar, with nuts and fruit | 2 | 2.2% |
Recent chocolate candy bar refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mondelez Brasil LtdaCuritiba, Brazil | Chocolate candy bar, without nuts and fruit | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Nestle Brasil LtdaAraras, Brazil | Chocolate candy bar, without nuts and fruit | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Mondelez Brasil LtdaCuritiba, Brazil | Chocolate candy bar, without nuts and fruit | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Nestle Brasil LtdaAraras, Brazil | Chocolate candy bar, without nuts and fruit | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Nestle Brasil LtdaAraras, Brazil | Chocolate candy bar, without nuts and fruit | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source |
Other chocolate and cocoa products refused from Brazil
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate and cocoa beverage base | 9 | 9.9% |
| Chocolate chips | 8 | 8.8% |
| Chocolate and cocoa products | 6 | 6.6% |
| Mixed or assorted chocolate candies | 2 | 2.2% |
| White chocolate chips | 2 | 2.2% |
Why FDA refused chocolate and cocoa from Brazil
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 82 | 33% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 67 | 27% |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 24 | 10% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 21 | 8% |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 20 | 8% |
| STD IDENT | Does not conform to standard of identity | 15 | 6% |
| ALLERGEN | Major food allergen not declared | 11 | 4% |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 3 | 1% |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 3 | 1% |
| 807REFUSAL | The foreign factory, warehouse, or other establishment of which the owner, operator, or agent in charge, or… | 2 | 1% |
Import alerts for chocolate and cocoa that list Brazil firms
| Alert | Covers | Red | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34-02 | Confectionery with non-nutritive components | 1 |
Brazil chocolate and cocoa firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Nestle Brasil Ltda | Araras | 18 |
| Mondelez Brasil Ltda | Curitiba | 18 |
| Chocolates Garoto LTDA | Vila Velha | 8 |
| Pepsico Do Brasil Ltda | Itu | 5 |
| Harald Industria E Comerico De Alimentos Ltda | Santana De Parnaiba | 5 |
| CRM Industria e Com de Alimentos | Extrema | 5 |
| Harald Industria e Comerico de | Santana de Parnaiba | 4 |
| Harald Ind e Comercio Alimentoss.A. | Santana De Parnaiba | 4 |
| Arcor DO Brasil LTDA | Braganca Paulista | 3 |
| Nestle Brasil Ltda. | Cacapava | 2 |
Latest chocolate and cocoa refusals from Brazil
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mondelez Brasil LtdaCuritiba, Brazil | Chocolate candy pieces, without nuts and fruit | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Mondelez Brasil LtdaCuritiba, Brazil | Chocolate candy bar, without nuts and fruit | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Nestle Brasil LtdaAraras, Brazil | Chocolate candy bar, without nuts and fruit | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Mondelez Brasil LtdaCuritiba, Brazil | Chocolate candy pieces, with coconut | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Mondelez Brasil LtdaCuritiba, Brazil | Chocolate candy pieces, without nuts and fruit | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Mondelez Brasil LtdaCuritiba, Brazil | Chocolate candy bar, without nuts and fruit | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Nestle Brasil LtdaPetropolis, Brazil | Chocolate candy pieces, with coconut | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Nestle Brasil LtdaAraras, Brazil | Chocolate candy bar, without nuts and fruit | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Nestle Brasil LtdaAraras, Brazil | Chocolate candy pieces, without nuts and fruit | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Mondelez Brasil LtdaCuritiba, Brazil | Chocolate candy pieces, without nuts and fruit | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Nestle Brasil LtdaAraras, Brazil | Chocolate candy pieces, without nuts and fruit | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Mondelez Brasil LtdaCuritiba, Brazil | Chocolate candy pieces, without nuts and fruit | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Mondelez Brasil LtdaCuritiba, Brazil | Chocolate candy pieces, without nuts and fruit | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Nestle Brasil LtdaAraras, Brazil | Chocolate candy bar, without nuts and fruit | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Mondelez Brasil LtdaCuritiba, Brazil | Chocolate candy pieces, without nuts and fruit | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Chocolates Garoto LTDAVila Velha, Brazil | Chocolate candy pieces, without nuts and fruit | STD IDENTNO ENGLISHUSUAL NAME+2 | Source | |
| Mondelez Brasil LtdaCuritiba, Brazil | Chocolate candy pieces, without nuts and fruit | STD IDENTNO ENGLISHUSUAL NAME+2 | Source | |
| Mondelez Brasil LtdaCuritiba, Brazil | Chocolate candy pieces, without nuts and fruit | STD IDENTNO ENGLISHUSUAL NAME+2 | Source | |
| Mondelez Brasil LtdaCuritiba, Brazil | Chocolate candy pieces, without nuts and fruit | STD IDENTNO ENGLISHUSUAL NAME+2 | Source | |
| Chocolates Garoto LTDAVila Velha, Brazil | Chocolate candy bar, without nuts and fruit | STD IDENTNO ENGLISHUSUAL NAME+2 | Source |
Questions about chocolate and cocoa refusals from Brazil
- How many chocolate and cocoa shipments from Brazil did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 30 shipment lines of chocolate and cocoa from Brazil in 2026 through May 7, 2026, compared with 2 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse chocolate and cocoa from Brazil?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For chocolate and cocoa from Brazil the most frequent are NO ENGLISH (required label information not in English, 82 lines), NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 67 lines) and USUAL NAME (common or usual name missing, 24 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover chocolate and cocoa from Brazil?
- As of October 25, 2026, the FDA import alerts for this category that list Brazil firms are Import Alert 34-02 (1 firm). General food alerts numbered 99-xx can list Brazil firms too; see the country page.
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