FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: seafood from Chile
FDA category: Fishery/Seafood Products · October 2016 to September 17, 2025
FDA refused 51 seafood shipment lines from Chile between October 2016 and September 17, 2025, 3 of them in 2025; the most refused products were salmon and bass, most often for FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 51
- seafood lines refused since October 2016
- 3
- refused so far in 2025
- 6
- firms with the most records, listed below
Seafood refusals from Chile by year
Shipment lines FDA refused each year. The table has the same numbers as the chart.
| Year | Refusal lines | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | -25% |
| 2024 | 4 | +100% |
| 2023 | 2 | -86% |
| 2022 | 14 | +600% |
| 2021 | 2 | -67% |
| 2020 | 6 | -45% |
| 2019 | 11 | +120% |
| 2018 | 5 | +25% |
| 2017 | 4 |
Salmon refusals from Chile
FDA refused 20 salmon lines from Chile between October 2016 and September 17, 2025, 39% of the seafood lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of seafood |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon, all, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood products | 20 | 39.2% |
Recent salmon refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congelados LagunitasPuerto Montt, Chile | Salmon, all, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood products | LISTERIALACKS FIRM | Source | |
| Congelados LagunitasPuerto Montt, Chile | Salmon, all, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood products | LISTERIALACKS FIRM | Source |
Bass refusals from Chile
FDA refused 17 bass lines from Chile between October 2016 and September 17, 2025, 33% of the seafood lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of seafood |
|---|---|---|
| Bass, salt or brackisk water (stripe bass, white perch, black bass, etc.) | 13 | 25.5% |
| Bass, fresh water (largemouth, smallmouth, etc.) | 4 | 7.8% |
Recent bass refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pesquera Frisko Seafood Ltda.Santiago, Chile | Bass, salt or brackisk water (stripe bass, white perch, black bass, etc.) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Pesquera Frisko Seafood Ltda.Santiago, Chile | Bass, salt or brackisk water (stripe bass, white perch, black bass, etc.) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Pesquera Frisko Seafood Ltda.Santiago, Chile | Bass, salt or brackisk water (stripe bass, white perch, black bass, etc.) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Pesquera Frisko Seafood Ltda.Santiago, Chile | Bass, salt or brackisk water (stripe bass, white perch, black bass, etc.) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Pesquera Frisko Seafood Ltda.Santiago, Chile | Bass, salt or brackisk water (stripe bass, white perch, black bass, etc.) | FILTHY | Source |
Swordfish refusals from Chile
FDA refused 3 swordfish lines from Chile between October 2016 and September 17, 2025, 6% of the seafood lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of seafood |
|---|---|---|
| Swordfish | 3 | 5.9% |
Recent swordfish refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sociedad Pesquera y de turismo Maritimo Los Elefantes LtdaDalcahue, Chile | Swordfish | FILTHY | Source | |
| Sociedad Pesquera y de turismo Maritimo Los Elefantes LtdaDalcahue, Chile | Swordfish | FILTHY | Source |
Other seafood products refused from Chile
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Abalone - style shellfish | 2 | 3.9% |
| Crab | 2 | 3.9% |
| Conch | 1 | 2.0% |
| Fish | 1 | 2.0% |
| Kingfish | 1 | 2.0% |
| Mussels | 1 | 2.0% |
Why FDA refused seafood from Chile
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 24 | 35% |
| LISTERIA | Listeria monocytogenes | 22 | 32% |
| INSANITARY | Prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions | 8 | 12% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 3 | 4% |
| NEEDS FCE | Processor not registered for canned or acidified foods | 3 | 4% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 3 | 4% |
| NO PROCESS | No scheduled process filed | 3 | 4% |
| FALSE | False or misleading labeling | 1 | 1% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 1 | 1% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 1 | 1% |
Import alerts for seafood that list Chile firms
| Alert | Covers | Red | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16-39 | Ready-to-eat seafood: Listeria monocytogenes | 39 | |
| 16-125 | Refrigerated raw fish in reduced oxygen packaging | 25 | |
| 16-119 | Fish products from importer and processor combinations | 5 | |
| 16-105 | Fish products: decomposition, histamine or indole | 3 | |
| 16-120 | Seafood from processors not in compliance with HACCP | 3 | |
| 16-02 | Dried shark fins, fish maws and shark cartilage: filth | 1 | |
| 16-04 | Seafood products that appear to be misbranded | 1 |
Chile seafood firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Comercial Mares de Chiloe, SpA | Puerto Montt | 16 |
| Pesquera Frisko Seafood Ltda. | Santiago | 14 |
| Comercial Nahuelbuta | Puerto Montt | 4 |
| Al Sur Alimentos | ANCUD | 2 |
| Agricola Siemel Ltda. | Santiago | 1 |
| Comercializadora Global Tradingspa | Vitacura | 1 |
Latest seafood refusals from Chile
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Agustn Seafood S.p.A.Los Lagos, Chile | Abalone - style shellfish (concholepas concholepas) | NO ENGLISHNEEDS FCENO PROCESS | Source | |
| San Agustn Seafood S.p.A.Los Lagos, Chile | Abalone - style shellfish (concholepas concholepas) | LIST INGRELACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+5 | Source | |
| Cold Water S.p.A.Puerto Varas, Chile | Fish, n.e.c | INSANITARY | Source | |
| Al Sur AlimentosANCUD, Chile | Crab | LISTERIA | Source | |
| Congelados LagunitasPuerto Montt, Chile | Salmon, all, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood products | LISTERIALACKS FIRM | Source | |
| Congelados LagunitasPuerto Montt, Chile | Salmon, all, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood products | LISTERIALACKS FIRM | Source | |
| Al Sur AlimentosANCUD, Chile | Crab | LISTERIA | Source | |
| Sociedad Pesquera y de turismo Maritimo Los Elefantes LtdaDalcahue, Chile | Swordfish | FILTHY | Source | |
| Sociedad Pesquera y de turismo Maritimo Los Elefantes LtdaDalcahue, Chile | Swordfish | FILTHY | Source | |
| Pesquera Frisko Seafood Ltda.Santiago, Chile | Bass, salt or brackisk water (stripe bass, white perch, black bass, etc.) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Pesquera Frisko Seafood Ltda.Santiago, Chile | Bass, salt or brackisk water (stripe bass, white perch, black bass, etc.) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Pesquera Frisko Seafood Ltda.Santiago, Chile | Bass, salt or brackisk water (stripe bass, white perch, black bass, etc.) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Pesquera Frisko Seafood Ltda.Santiago, Chile | Bass, salt or brackisk water (stripe bass, white perch, black bass, etc.) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Pesquera Frisko Seafood Ltda.Santiago, Chile | Bass, salt or brackisk water (stripe bass, white perch, black bass, etc.) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Pesquera Frisko Seafood Ltda.Santiago, Chile | Bass, salt or brackisk water (stripe bass, white perch, black bass, etc.) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Pesquera Frisko Seafood Ltda.Santiago, Chile | Bass, salt or brackisk water (stripe bass, white perch, black bass, etc.) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Pesquera Frisko Seafood Ltda.Santiago, Chile | Bass, salt or brackisk water (stripe bass, white perch, black bass, etc.) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Pesquera Frisko Seafood Ltda.Santiago, Chile | Bass, salt or brackisk water (stripe bass, white perch, black bass, etc.) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Pesquera Frisko Seafood Ltda.Santiago, Chile | Bass, salt or brackisk water (stripe bass, white perch, black bass, etc.) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Pesquera Frisko Seafood Ltda.Santiago, Chile | Bass, salt or brackisk water (stripe bass, white perch, black bass, etc.) | FILTHY | Source |
Questions about seafood refusals from Chile
- How many seafood shipments from Chile did FDA refuse in 2025?
- FDA refused 3 shipment lines of seafood from Chile in 2025 through September 17, 2025, compared with 4 in 2024.
- Why does FDA refuse seafood from Chile?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For seafood from Chile the most frequent are FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 24 lines), LISTERIA (Listeria monocytogenes, 22 lines) and INSANITARY (prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions, 8 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover seafood from Chile?
- As of October 26, 2026, the FDA import alerts for this category that list Chile firms are Import Alert 16-39 (39 firms), Import Alert 16-125 (25 firms), Import Alert 16-119 (5 firms) and Import Alert 16-105 (3 firms). General food alerts numbered 99-xx can list Chile firms too; see the country page.
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