FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: candy and chewing gum from Canada
FDA category: Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum · October 2016 to October 2, 2026
FDA refused 100 candy and chewing gum shipment lines from Canada between October 2016 and October 2, 2026, 18 of them in 2026; the most refused products were jellied candy and soft candy without nuts and fruit, most often for UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 100
- candy and chewing gum lines refused since October 2016
- 18
- refused so far in 2026
- 10
- firms with the most records, listed below
Candy and chewing gum refusals from Canada 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) | 18 | |
| 2025 | 8 | +14% |
| 2024 | 7 | +133% |
| 2023 | 3 | -57% |
| 2022 | 7 | -53% |
| 2021 | 15 | |
| 2019 | 23 | |
| 2017 | 15 | |
| 2016 (from Oct) | 4 |
Jellied candy refusals from Canada
FDA refused 25 jellied candy lines from Canada between October 2016 and October 2, 2026, 25% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | 25 | 25.0% |
Recent jellied candy refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mondelez CanadaToronto, Canada | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Mondelez CanadaToronto, Canada | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Mondelez CanadaToronto, Canada | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLG | Source |
Soft candy without nuts and fruit refusals from Canada
FDA refused 14 soft candy without nuts and fruit lines from Canada between October 2016 and October 2, 2026, 14% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | 14 | 14.0% |
Candy bar or pieces refusals from Canada
FDA refused 11 candy bar or pieces lines from Canada between October 2016 and October 2, 2026, 11% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | 11 | 11.0% |
Recent candy bar or pieces refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Allan Candy Company LimitedMississauga, Canada | Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source |
Other candy and chewing gum products refused from Canada
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Candy specialties | 10 | 10.0% |
| Hard candy without nuts and fruit | 5 | 5.0% |
| Marshmallow candy | 5 | 5.0% |
| Mint candy | 5 | 5.0% |
| Cake decoration | 3 | 3.0% |
| Flavored candy | 3 | 3.0% |
| Mixed/assorted hard candy without nuts and fruit | 3 | 3.0% |
Why FDA refused candy and chewing gum from Canada
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 61 | 31% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 36 | 18% |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 31 | 16% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 23 | 12% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 16 | 8% |
| YELLOW #5 | FD&C Yellow No. 5 not declared | 11 | 6% |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 9 | 5% |
| COLORLABEL | Required information not prominent | 5 | 3% |
| ALLERGEN | Major food allergen not declared | 2 | 1% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 2 | 1% |
Canada 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mondelez Canada | Hamilton | 9 |
| Asti Holdings Ltd | New Westminster | 8 |
| Hershey Canada Ont | Mississauga | 7 |
| La Boite A Bonbons | Montreal | 7 |
| S M Enterprises | Oakville | 6 |
| Tootsi Impex Inc | Saint-Laurent | 6 |
| Ferrero Canada Ltd | Toronto | 5 |
| Chocostyle | Mont-Blanc | 5 |
| La Confiserie Candylabs | Montreal | 5 |
| Vending Products of Canada | Etobicoke | 4 |
Latest candy and chewing gum refusals from Canada
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Sales AmericaLondon, Canada | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COLLACKS N/CNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Mondelez CanadaHamilton, Canada | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| La Confiserie CandylabsMontreal, Canada | Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| La Confiserie CandylabsMontreal, Canada | Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Ferrero Canada Industrial DivisionBrantford, Canada | Mint candy, hard, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGLACKS N/C+2 | Source | |
| Echo Sales AmericaLondon, Canada | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLGNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Echo Sales AmericaLondon, Canada | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLGNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Mars Canada Inc.Bolton, Canada | Bubble gum (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLLIST INGREUNSAFE ADD+2 | Source | |
| Mondelez CanadaToronto, Canada | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Mondelez CanadaToronto, Canada | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Mondelez CanadaToronto, Canada | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Perfetti van Melle Canada LtdMarkham, Canada | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Hershey Canada Hamilton PlantHamilton, Canada | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Hershey Canada Hamilton PlantHamilton, Canada | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Hershey Canada Hamilton PlantHamilton, Canada | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Canada Candy Company Inc.Cobourg, Canada | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | LIST INGRE | Source | |
| Mondelez CanadaHamilton, Canada | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| La Confiserie CandylabsMontreal, Canada | Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| The Allan Candy Company LimitedMississauga, Canada | Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Mondelez CanadaHamilton, Canada | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source |
Questions about candy and chewing gum refusals from Canada
- How many candy and chewing gum shipments from Canada did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 18 shipment lines of candy and chewing gum from Canada in 2026 through October 2, 2026, compared with 8 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse candy and chewing gum from Canada?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For candy and chewing gum from Canada the most frequent are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 61 lines), NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 36 lines) and COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 31 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 Canada?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Canada in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Canada firms; see the country page.
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