FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: candy and chewing gum from Cameroon
FDA category: Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum · October 2016 to October 31, 2017
FDA refused 2 candy and chewing gum shipment lines from Cameroon between October 2016 and October 31, 2017, 2 of them in 2017; the most refused product was caramel candy bar, most often for LACKS FIRM (manufacturer name and address missing).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 2
- candy and chewing gum lines refused since October 2016
- 2
- refused so far in 2017
- 1
- firms with the most records, listed below
Candy and chewing gum refusals from Cameroon by year
Shipment lines FDA refused each year. The table has the same numbers as the chart.
| Year | Refusal lines | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 |
Caramel candy bar refusals from Cameroon
FDA refused 2 caramel candy bar lines from Cameroon between October 2016 and October 31, 2017, 100% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Caramel candy bar, soft with coconut (without chocolate) | 1 | 50.0% |
| Caramel candy bar, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | 1 | 50.0% |
Recent caramel candy bar refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socodi SarlDouala, Cameroon | Caramel candy bar, soft with coconut (without chocolate) | LIST INGRELACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+1 | Source | |
| Socodi SarlDouala, Cameroon | Caramel candy bar, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LIST INGRELACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+1 | Source |
Why FDA refused candy and chewing gum from Cameroon
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 2 | 25% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 2 | 25% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 2 | 25% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 2 | 25% |
Cameroon 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Socodi Sarl | Douala | 2 |
Latest candy and chewing gum refusals from Cameroon
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socodi SarlDouala, Cameroon | Caramel candy bar, soft with coconut (without chocolate) | LIST INGRELACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+1 | Source | |
| Socodi SarlDouala, Cameroon | Caramel candy bar, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LIST INGRELACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+1 | Source |
Questions about candy and chewing gum refusals from Cameroon
- How many candy and chewing gum shipments from Cameroon did FDA refuse in 2017?
- FDA refused 2 shipment lines of candy and chewing gum from Cameroon in 2017 through October 31, 2017.
- Why does FDA refuse candy and chewing gum from Cameroon?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For candy and chewing gum from Cameroon the most frequent are LACKS FIRM (manufacturer name and address missing, 2 lines), LACKS N/C (net quantity statement missing, 2 lines) and LIST INGRE (ingredients not listed, 2 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 Cameroon?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Cameroon in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Cameroon firms; see the country page.
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