FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: coffee and tea from Brazil
FDA category: Coffee and Tea · October 2016 to February 9, 2026
FDA refused 27 coffee and tea shipment lines from Brazil between October 2016 and February 9, 2026, 4 of them in 2026; the most refused products were tea and coffee, most often for LABELING (Fair Packaging and Labeling Act).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 27
- coffee and tea lines refused since October 2016
- 4
- refused so far in 2026
- 2
- firms with the most records, listed below
Coffee and tea 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) | 4 | |
| 2023 | 3 | +50% |
| 2022 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 1 | -94% |
| 2019 | 16 | |
| 2016 (from Oct) | 1 |
Tea refusals from Brazil
FDA refused 19 tea lines from Brazil between October 2016 and February 9, 2026, 70% of the coffee and tea lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of coffee and tea |
|---|---|---|
| Tea, mixed (green and black, etc.) | 15 | 55.6% |
| Tea, n.e.c. | 3 | 11.1% |
| Tea, liquid | 1 | 3.7% |
Recent tea refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agroindustria Qualita do BrasilParana, Brazil | Tea, n.e.c | NO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Agroindustria Qualita do BrasilParana, Brazil | Tea, n.e.c | NO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Agroindustria Qualita do BrasilParana, Brazil | Tea, n.e.c | NO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Sem FronteirasIpatinga, Brazil | Tea, mixed (green and black, etc.) | LABELING | Source | |
| Sem FronteirasIpatinga, Brazil | Tea, mixed (green and black, etc.) | LABELING | Source |
Coffee refusals from Brazil
FDA refused 6 coffee lines from Brazil between October 2016 and February 9, 2026, 22% of the coffee and tea lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of coffee and tea |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee, beans | 4 | 14.8% |
| Coffee, ground, decaffeinated | 2 | 7.4% |
Recent coffee refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperativa Regional De Cafeicultores Em Guaxupe LtdaGuaxupe, Brazil | Coffee, beans | FILTHY | Source | |
| Cooperativa Regional De Cafeicultores Em Guaxupe LtdaGuaxupe, Brazil | Coffee, beans | FILTHY | Source | |
| Cooperativa Regional De Cafeicultores Em Guaxupe LtdaGuaxupe, Brazil | Coffee, beans | FILTHY | Source | |
| Cooperativa Regional De Cafeicultores Em Guaxupe LtdaGuaxupe, Brazil | Coffee, beans | FILTHY | Source | |
| Expobraz Export Import e AgroSao Paulo, Brazil | Coffee, ground, decaffeinated | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISH | Source |
Blended teas refusals from Brazil
FDA refused 1 blended teas line from Brazil between October 2016 and February 9, 2026, 4% of the coffee and tea lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of coffee and tea |
|---|---|---|
| Blended teas, n.e.c. | 1 | 3.7% |
Recent blended teas refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrugada Alimentos LTDAVenancio Aires, Brazil | Blended teas, n.e.c | NUTRIT LBL | Source |
Other coffee and tea products refused from Brazil
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Flavored coffee drink | 1 | 3.7% |
Why FDA refused coffee and tea from Brazil
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 15 | 43% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 8 | 23% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 6 | 17% |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 4 | 11% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 2 | 6% |
Brazil coffee and tea firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Sem Fronteiras | Ipatinga | 14 |
| Expobraz Export Import e Agro | Sao Paulo | 2 |
Latest coffee and tea refusals from Brazil
Questions about coffee and tea refusals from Brazil
- How many coffee and tea shipments from Brazil did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 4 shipment lines of coffee and tea from Brazil in 2026 through February 9, 2026.
- Why does FDA refuse coffee and tea from Brazil?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For coffee and tea from Brazil the most frequent are LABELING (Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, 15 lines), NO ENGLISH (required label information not in English, 8 lines) and NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 6 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover coffee and tea 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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