FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: imitation milk from Canada
FDA refused 9 imitation milk shipment lines from Canada between October 2016 and July 21, 2026, 2 of them in 2026; the most refused products were imitation milk and imitation milk or milk type product, most often for NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 9
- imitation milk lines refused since October 2016
- 2
- refused so far in 2026
- 2
- firms with the most records, listed below
Imitation milk refusals from Canada by year
| Year | Refusal lines | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | 2 | |
| 2018 | 1 | -83% |
| 2017 | 6 |
Imitation milk refusals from Canada
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of imitation milk |
|---|---|---|
| Imitation milk, cheese type product (soy cheese, etc.) | 6 | 66.7% |
| Imitation milk, fluid cream type product | 1 | 11.1% |
Recent imitation milk refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura Foods CanadaEtobicoke, Canada | Imitation milk, fluid cream type product | COLOR LBLG | Source | |
| VegNature, Inc.Quebec, Canada | Imitation milk, cheese type product (soy cheese, etc.) | USUAL NAMENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| VegNature, Inc.Quebec, Canada | Imitation milk, cheese type product (soy cheese, etc.) | USUAL NAMENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| VegNature, Inc.Quebec, Canada | Imitation milk, cheese type product (soy cheese, etc.) | USUAL NAMENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| VegNature, Inc.Quebec, Canada | Imitation milk, cheese type product (soy cheese, etc.) | USUAL NAMENUTRIT LBL | Source |
Imitation milk or milk type product refusals from Canada
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of imitation milk |
|---|---|---|
| Imitation milk or milk type product, n.e.c. | 2 | 22.2% |
Recent imitation milk or milk type product refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaya Foods Corp.Etobicoke, Canada | Imitation milk or milk type product, n.e.c | NO PROCESS | Source | |
| Yaya Foods Corp.Etobicoke, Canada | Imitation milk or milk type product, n.e.c | NO PROCESS | Source |
Why FDA refused imitation milk from Canada
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 6 | 40% |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 6 | 40% |
| NO PROCESS | No scheduled process filed | 2 | 13% |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 1 | 7% |
Canada imitation milk firms with the most FDA records
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| VegNature, Inc. | Quebec | 6 |
| Yaya Foods Corp. | Etobicoke | 2 |
Latest imitation milk refusals from Canada
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaya Foods Corp.Etobicoke, Canada | Imitation milk or milk type product, n.e.c | NO PROCESS | Source | |
| Yaya Foods Corp.Etobicoke, Canada | Imitation milk or milk type product, n.e.c | NO PROCESS | Source | |
| Ventura Foods CanadaEtobicoke, Canada | Imitation milk, fluid cream type product | COLOR LBLG | Source | |
| VegNature, Inc.Quebec, Canada | Imitation milk, cheese type product (soy cheese, etc.) | USUAL NAMENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| VegNature, Inc.Quebec, Canada | Imitation milk, cheese type product (soy cheese, etc.) | USUAL NAMENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| VegNature, Inc.Quebec, Canada | Imitation milk, cheese type product (soy cheese, etc.) | USUAL NAMENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| VegNature, Inc.Quebec, Canada | Imitation milk, cheese type product (soy cheese, etc.) | USUAL NAMENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| VegNature, Inc.Quebec, Canada | Imitation milk, cheese type product (soy cheese, etc.) | USUAL NAMENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| VegNature, Inc.Quebec, Canada | Imitation milk, cheese type product (soy cheese, etc.) | USUAL NAMENUTRIT LBL | Source |
Questions about imitation milk refusals from Canada
- How many imitation milk shipments from Canada did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 2 shipment lines of imitation milk from Canada in 2026 through July 21, 2026.
- Why does FDA refuse imitation milk from Canada?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For imitation milk from Canada the most frequent are NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 6 lines), USUAL NAME (common or usual name missing, 6 lines) and NO PROCESS (no scheduled process filed, 2 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover imitation milk from Canada?
- As of October 25, 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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