FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: pet food from Colombia
FDA category: Pet and Laboratory Animal Foods · October 2016 to October 14, 2026
FDA refused 68 pet food shipment lines from Colombia between October 2016 and October 14, 2026, 12 of them in 2026; the most refused products were pet chews and pizzles, most often for SALMONELLA (Salmonella).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 68
- pet food lines refused since October 2016
- 12
- refused so far in 2026
- 3
- firms with the most records, listed below
Pet food 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) | 12 | |
| 2025 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 2 | -80% |
| 2021 | 10 | -74% |
| 2020 | 39 | +1200% |
| 2019 | 3 | |
| 2016 (from Oct) | 1 |
Pet chews refusals from Colombia
FDA refused 46 pet chews lines from Colombia between October 2016 and October 14, 2026, 68% of the pet food lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of pet food |
|---|---|---|
| Pet chews (non-nutritive), n.e.c. | 46 | 67.6% |
Recent pet chews refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caninos Plus S.A.SBogota, Colombia | Pet chews (non-nutritive), n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Custom Pet SASBogota, Colombia | Pet chews (non-nutritive), n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source |
Pizzles refusals from Colombia
FDA refused 11 pizzles lines from Colombia between October 2016 and October 14, 2026, 16% of the pet food lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of pet food |
|---|---|---|
| Pizzles, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | 11 | 16.2% |
Recent pizzles refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet Direct S A SCucuta, Colombia | Pizzles, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Pet Direct S A SCucuta, Colombia | Pizzles, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Pet Direct S A SCucuta, Colombia | Pizzles, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Pet Direct S A SCucuta, Colombia | Pizzles, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Pet Direct S A SCucuta, Colombia | Pizzles, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source |
Ears refusals from Colombia
FDA refused 8 ears lines from Colombia between October 2016 and October 14, 2026, 12% of the pet food lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of pet food |
|---|---|---|
| Ears, pork, pet chews (non-nutritive) | 8 | 11.8% |
Recent ears refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Pet SASBogota, Colombia | Ears, pork, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Custom Pet SASBogota, Colombia | Ears, pork, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Custom Pet SASBogota, Colombia | Ears, pork, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Custom Pet SASBogota, Colombia | Ears, pork, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Custom Pet SASBogota, Colombia | Ears, pork, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source |
Other pet food products refused from Colombia
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bone | 1 | 1.5% |
| Other pet food | 1 | 1.5% |
| Pet chews containing gullet | 1 | 1.5% |
Why FDA refused pet food from Colombia
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 65 | 81% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 3 | 4% |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 3 | 4% |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 2 | 3% |
| INSANITARY | Prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions | 2 | 3% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 2 | 3% |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 2 | 3% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 1 | 1% |
Colombia pet food firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Pet SAS | Bogota | 54 |
| Pet Direct S A S | Cucuta | 11 |
| Caninos Plus S.A.S | Bogota | 2 |
Latest pet food refusals from Colombia
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caninos Plus S.A.SBogota, Colombia | Pet chews (non-nutritive), n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Pet Direct S A SCucuta, Colombia | Pizzles, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Pet Direct S A SCucuta, Colombia | Pizzles, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Pet Direct S A SCucuta, Colombia | Pizzles, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Pet Direct S A SCucuta, Colombia | Pizzles, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Pet Direct S A SCucuta, Colombia | Pizzles, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Pet Direct S A SCucuta, Colombia | Pizzles, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Pet Direct S A SCucuta, Colombia | Pizzles, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Pet Direct S A SCucuta, Colombia | Pizzles, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Pet Direct S A SCucuta, Colombia | Pizzles, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Pet Direct S A SCucuta, Colombia | Pizzles, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Pet Direct S A SCucuta, Colombia | Pizzles, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Caninos Plus S.A.SBogota, Colombia | Pet chews containing gullet, trachea or esophagus (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Custom Pet SASBogota, Colombia | Ears, pork, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Custom Pet SASBogota, Colombia | Pet chews (non-nutritive), n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Custom Pet SASBogota, Colombia | Ears, pork, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Custom Pet SASBogota, Colombia | Ears, pork, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Custom Pet SASBogota, Colombia | Ears, pork, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Custom Pet SASBogota, Colombia | Ears, pork, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Custom Pet SASBogota, Colombia | Ears, pork, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source |
Questions about pet food refusals from Colombia
- How many pet food shipments from Colombia did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 12 shipment lines of pet food from Colombia in 2026 through October 14, 2026, compared with 1 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse pet food from Colombia?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For pet food from Colombia the most frequent are SALMONELLA (Salmonella, 65 lines), LACKS FIRM (manufacturer name and address missing, 3 lines) and USUAL NAME (common or usual name missing, 3 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover pet food 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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