FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: spices from Brazil
FDA category: Spices, Flavors, and Salts · October 2016 to October 7, 2026
FDA refused 56 spices shipment lines from Brazil between October 2016 and October 7, 2026, 4 of them in 2026; the most refused products were pepper and mixed spices and seasoning with salt, most often for SALMONELLA (Salmonella).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 56
- spices lines refused since October 2016
- 4
- refused so far in 2026
- 10
- firms with the most records, listed below
Spices 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 | |
| 2025 | 9 | +200% |
| 2024 | 3 | 0% |
| 2023 | 3 | -84% |
| 2022 | 19 | +217% |
| 2021 | 6 | +500% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | -67% |
| 2018 | 3 | -50% |
| 2017 | 6 | |
| 2016 (from Oct) | 1 |
Pepper refusals from Brazil
FDA refused 36 pepper lines from Brazil between October 2016 and October 7, 2026, 64% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Pepper, black, ground, cracked (spice) | 23 | 41.1% |
| Pepper,black, whole (spice) | 13 | 23.2% |
Recent pepper refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alimentos Zaeli LtdaUmuarama, Brazil | Pepper, black, ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Roni Ferreira de FreitasRio De Janeiro, Brazil | Pepper, black, ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Patricia Acacio Ramos Comercio de Alimentos LtdaAraruama, Brazil | Pepper,black, whole (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Sacconi Agroindustrial Comercio E. Exportacao Ltda.Sao Mateus, Brazil | Pepper, black, ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| D.B De O. Martins Dornelas Condiments - Delicas D'MinasMonte Carmelo, Brazil | Pepper,black, whole (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source |
Mixed spices and seasoning with salt refusals from Brazil
FDA refused 6 mixed spices and seasoning with salt lines from Brazil between October 2016 and October 7, 2026, 11% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c. | 6 | 10.7% |
Recent mixed spices and seasoning with salt refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantagallo Produtos AlimenticiosltdaPresidente Prudente, Brazil | Mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source |
Mixed spice and seaonings refusals from Brazil
FDA refused 4 mixed spice and seaonings lines from Brazil between October 2016 and October 7, 2026, 7% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed spice and seaonings, without salt, n.e.c. | 4 | 7.1% |
Other spices products refused from Brazil
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic salt | 2 | 3.6% |
| Basil | 1 | 1.8% |
| Cinnamon | 1 | 1.8% |
| Cumin | 1 | 1.8% |
| Garlic | 1 | 1.8% |
| Lemon | 1 | 1.8% |
Why FDA refused spices from Brazil
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 37 | 57% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 9 | 14% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 8 | 12% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 7 | 11% |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 3 | 5% |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 1 | 2% |
Import alerts for spices that list Brazil firms
| Alert | Covers | Red | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28-04 | Black and White Pepper from Brazil | 1 |
Brazil spices firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Cantagallo Produtos Alimenticiosltda | Presidente Prudente | 10 |
| Alimentos Zaeli Ltda | Umuarama | 7 |
| Sabor Fino Comercio e Industria Ltda | Cariacica | 5 |
| Vitalis Industria de Alimentos Ltda | Rio de Janeiro | 3 |
| EFX Importacao e Exportacao LTDA | Rio De Janeiro | 3 |
| Amafil Ind. Com. Alimentos Ltda | Cianorte | 1 |
| Apti Alimentos Ltda | Araras | 1 |
| General Mills Brazil Alimentos Ltda | Pouso Alegre | 1 |
| Ana Maria Moreira De Aquino | Vinhedo | 1 |
| Tropoc Produtos Tropicais de Castanhal Ltda | Castanhal | 1 |
Latest spices refusals from Brazil
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alimentos Zaeli LtdaUmuarama, Brazil | Pepper, black, ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Roni Ferreira de FreitasRio De Janeiro, Brazil | Pepper, black, ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Patricia Acacio Ramos Comercio de Alimentos LtdaAraruama, Brazil | Pepper,black, whole (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Sacconi Agroindustrial Comercio E. Exportacao Ltda.Sao Mateus, Brazil | Pepper, black, ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| D.B De O. Martins Dornelas Condiments - Delicas D'MinasMonte Carmelo, Brazil | Pepper,black, whole (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| I.F.F. Essencias e Fragrancias Ltda.Taubate, Brazil | Lemon, natural extract or flavor (spice) | LABELING | Source | |
| Vitalis Industria de Alimentos LtdaRio de Janeiro, Brazil | Pepper,black, whole (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Vitalis Industria de Alimentos LtdaRio de Janeiro, Brazil | Pepper,black, whole (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Amazonia Forest Industria LtdaAnchieta, Brazil | Pepper, black, ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Amazonia Forest Industria LtdaAnchieta, Brazil | Pepper,black, whole (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Amazonia Forest Industria LtdaAnchieta, Brazil | Pepper, black, ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Ana Maria Moreira De AquinoVinhedo, Brazil | Pepper, black, ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Alibras Alimentos BrasilDom Cavati, Brazil | Pepper, black, ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Cantagallo Produtos AlimenticiosltdaPresidente Prudente, Brazil | Pepper, black, ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Cantagallo Produtos AlimenticiosltdaPresidente Prudente, Brazil | Mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Betel Industria e Comercio LtdaIpatinga, Brazil | Pepper, black, ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Incoreg Industria e Comercio Reunidas Guimaraes LtdaTeofilo Otoni, Brazil | Pepper,black, whole (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Incoreg Industria e Comercio Reunidas Guimaraes LtdaTeofilo Otoni, Brazil | Pepper, black, ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| General Mills Brazil Alimentos LtdaPouso Alegre, Brazil | Pepper, black, ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Grancafe Com Imp Exp de Cafe LtdEspirito Santo, Brazil | Pepper,black, whole (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source |
Questions about spices refusals from Brazil
- How many spices shipments from Brazil did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 4 shipment lines of spices from Brazil in 2026 through October 7, 2026, compared with 9 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse spices from Brazil?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For spices from Brazil the most frequent are SALMONELLA (Salmonella, 37 lines), NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 9 lines) and LACKS N/C (net quantity statement missing, 8 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover spices from Brazil?
- As of October 26, 2026, the FDA import alerts for this category that list Brazil firms are Import Alert 28-04 (1 firm). General food alerts numbered 99-xx can list Brazil firms too; see the country page.
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