FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: coffee and tea from Colombia
FDA category: Coffee and Tea · October 2016 to September 17, 2026
FDA refused 42 coffee and tea shipment lines from Colombia between October 2016 and September 17, 2026, 15 of them in 2026; the most refused products were coffee and tea, most often for NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 42
- coffee and tea lines refused since October 2016
- 15
- refused so far in 2026
- 2
- firms with the most records, listed below
Coffee and tea refusals from Colombia 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) | 15 | |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 2 | -87% |
| 2018 | 16 | +100% |
| 2017 | 8 |
Coffee refusals from Colombia
FDA refused 23 coffee lines from Colombia between October 2016 and September 17, 2026, 55% of the coffee and tea lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of coffee and tea |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee, ground | 12 | 28.6% |
| Coffee, instant | 5 | 11.9% |
| Coffee, beans | 4 | 9.5% |
| Coffee, n.e.c. | 2 | 4.8% |
Recent coffee refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nestle Colombia S.A.Bugalagrande, Colombia | Coffee, instant | NO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Colombina, S.A.Zarzal, Colombia | Coffee, instant | NUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Colombina, S.A.Zarzal, Colombia | Coffee, instant | NUTRIT LBL | Source |
Tea refusals from Colombia
FDA refused 18 tea lines from Colombia between October 2016 and September 17, 2026, 43% of the coffee and tea lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of coffee and tea |
|---|---|---|
| Tea, n.e.c. | 16 | 38.1% |
| Tea, green | 1 | 2.4% |
| Tea, white | 1 | 2.4% |
Recent tea refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricola Himala SAYumbo, Colombia | Tea, n.e.c | LACKS N/CNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Agricola Himala SAYumbo, Colombia | Tea, n.e.c | LACKS N/CNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Agricola Himala SAYumbo, Colombia | Tea, n.e.c | LACKS N/CNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Agricola Himala SAYumbo, Colombia | Tea, n.e.c | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Agricola Himala SAYumbo, Colombia | Tea, white | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source |
Blended teas refusals from Colombia
FDA refused 1 blended teas line from Colombia between October 2016 and September 17, 2026, 2% of the coffee and tea lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of coffee and tea |
|---|---|---|
| Blended teas, n.e.c. | 1 | 2.4% |
Recent blended teas refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impex Villvar SASBarranquilla, Colombia | Blended teas, n.e.c | NEEDS FCE | Source |
Why FDA refused coffee and tea from Colombia
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 24 | 33% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 23 | 32% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 18 | 25% |
| NEEDS FCE | Processor not registered for canned or acidified foods | 2 | 3% |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 2 | 3% |
| HEALTH C | Unauthorized nutrient content or health claim | 1 | 1% |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 1 | 1% |
| NO PROCESS | No scheduled process filed | 1 | 1% |
Colombia coffee and tea firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Agricola Himala SA | Yumbo | 15 |
| Colombina, S.A. | Zarzal | 4 |
Latest coffee and tea refusals from Colombia
Questions about coffee and tea refusals from Colombia
- How many coffee and tea shipments from Colombia did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 15 shipment lines of coffee and tea from Colombia in 2026 through September 17, 2026.
- Why does FDA refuse coffee and tea from Colombia?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For coffee and tea from Colombia the most frequent are NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 24 lines), NO ENGLISH (required label information not in English, 23 lines) and LACKS N/C (net quantity statement missing, 18 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover coffee and tea from Colombia?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Colombia in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Colombia firms; see the country page.
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