FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: spices from Cameroon
FDA category: Spices, Flavors, and Salts · October 2016 to May 13, 2026
FDA refused 7 spices shipment lines from Cameroon between October 2016 and May 13, 2026, 2 of them in 2026; the most refused products were whole spice and capsicums, most often for LIST INGRE (ingredients not listed).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 7
- spices lines refused since October 2016
- 2
- refused so far in 2026
- 3
- firms with the most records, listed below
Spices 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | 2 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 3 |
Whole spice refusals from Cameroon
FDA refused 6 whole spice lines from Cameroon between October 2016 and May 13, 2026, 86% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Whole spice, n.e.c. | 6 | 85.7% |
Recent whole spice refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiservices PlusDouala, Cameroon | Whole spice, n.e.c | LIST INGRENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Multiservices PlusDouala, Cameroon | Whole spice, n.e.c | LIST INGREPESTICIDENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Multiservices PlusDouala, Cameroon | Whole spice, n.e.c | PESTICIDENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Socodi SarlDouala, Cameroon | Whole spice, n.e.c | LIST INGRELACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+1 | Source | |
| Socodi SarlDouala, Cameroon | Whole spice, n.e.c | LIST INGRELACKS FIRMLACKS N/C | Source |
Capsicums refusals from Cameroon
FDA refused 1 capsicums line from Cameroon between October 2016 and May 13, 2026, 14% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), whole (spice) | 1 | 14.3% |
Recent capsicums refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benedicta FoodsDouala, Cameroon | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), whole (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source |
Why FDA refused spices from Cameroon
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 5 | 26% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 5 | 26% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 3 | 16% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 3 | 16% |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 2 | 11% |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 1 | 5% |
Cameroon spices 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 | 3 |
| Multiservices Plus | Douala | 3 |
| Benedicta Foods | Douala | 1 |
Latest spices refusals from Cameroon
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiservices PlusDouala, Cameroon | Whole spice, n.e.c | LIST INGRENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Multiservices PlusDouala, Cameroon | Whole spice, n.e.c | LIST INGREPESTICIDENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Multiservices PlusDouala, Cameroon | Whole spice, n.e.c | PESTICIDENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Benedicta FoodsDouala, Cameroon | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), whole (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Socodi SarlDouala, Cameroon | Whole spice, n.e.c | LIST INGRELACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+1 | Source | |
| Socodi SarlDouala, Cameroon | Whole spice, n.e.c | LIST INGRELACKS FIRMLACKS N/C | Source | |
| Socodi SarlDouala, Cameroon | Whole spice, n.e.c | LIST INGRELACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+1 | Source |
Questions about spices refusals from Cameroon
- How many spices shipments from Cameroon did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 2 shipment lines of spices from Cameroon in 2026 through May 13, 2026.
- Why does FDA refuse spices from Cameroon?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For spices from Cameroon the most frequent are LIST INGRE (ingredients not listed, 5 lines), NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 5 lines) and LACKS FIRM (manufacturer name and address missing, 3 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover spices 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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