FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: candy and chewing gum from Costa Rica
FDA category: Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum · October 2016 to October 7, 2026
FDA refused 34 candy and chewing gum shipment lines from Costa Rica between October 2016 and October 7, 2026, 29 of them in 2026; the most refused products were jelly fruit poppers candy and gel cups, most often for UNFIT4FOOD (unfit for food).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 34
- candy and chewing gum lines refused since October 2016
- 29
- refused so far in 2026
- 2
- firms with the most records, listed below
Candy and chewing gum refusals from Costa Rica 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) | 29 | |
| 2025 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 4 |
Jelly fruit poppers candy refusals from Costa Rica
FDA refused 18 jelly fruit poppers candy lines from Costa Rica between October 2016 and October 7, 2026, 53% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Jelly fruit poppers candy | 18 | 52.9% |
Recent jelly fruit poppers candy refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporacion del Valle Metropolitano S.A.Moravia, Costa Rica | Jelly fruit poppers candy | UNFIT4FOOD | Source | |
| Corporacion del Valle Metropolitano S.A.Moravia, Costa Rica | Jelly fruit poppers candy | UNFIT4FOOD | Source | |
| Corporacion del Valle Metropolitano S.A.Moravia, Costa Rica | Jelly fruit poppers candy | UNFIT4FOOD | Source | |
| Corporacion del Valle Metropolitano S.A.Moravia, Costa Rica | Jelly fruit poppers candy | UNFIT4FOOD | Source | |
| Corporacion del Valle Metropolitano S.A.Moravia, Costa Rica | Jelly fruit poppers candy | UNFIT4FOOD | Source |
Gel cups refusals from Costa Rica
FDA refused 8 gel cups lines from Costa Rica between October 2016 and October 7, 2026, 24% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Gel cups, fruit flavored w/fruit candy | 6 | 17.6% |
| Gel cups, fruit flavored | 2 | 5.9% |
Recent gel cups refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporacion del Valle Metropolitano S.A.Moravia, Costa Rica | Gel cups, fruit flavored w/fruit candy | UNSAFE COLNO ENGLISHUNFIT4FOOD+1 | Source | |
| Corporacion del Valle Metropolitano S.A.Moravia, Costa Rica | Gel cups, fruit flavored w/fruit candy | UNSAFE COLNO ENGLISHUNFIT4FOOD+1 | Source | |
| Corporacion del Valle Metropolitano S.A.Moravia, Costa Rica | Gel cups, fruit flavored w/fruit candy | UNSAFE COLNO ENGLISHUNFIT4FOOD+1 | Source | |
| Corporacion del Valle Metropolitano S.A.Moravia, Costa Rica | Gel cups, fruit flavored w/fruit candy | UNSAFE COLNO ENGLISHUNFIT4FOOD+1 | Source |
Gel cups candy refusals from Costa Rica
FDA refused 6 gel cups candy lines from Costa Rica between October 2016 and October 7, 2026, 18% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Gel cups candy | 6 | 17.6% |
Other candy and chewing gum products refused from Costa Rica
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Caramel candy pieces | 1 | 2.9% |
| Jellied candy | 1 | 2.9% |
Why FDA refused candy and chewing gum from Costa Rica
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNFIT4FOOD | Unfit for food | 29 | 63% |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 8 | 17% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 4 | 9% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 4 | 9% |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 1 | 2% |
Import alerts for candy and chewing gum that list Costa Rica firms
| Alert | Covers | Red | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33-15 | Mini-cup gel and jelly candies of firm consistency | 2 |
Costa Rica 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Corporacion del Valle Metropolitano S.A. | Moravia | 26 |
| Alimentos Conica S.A. | Paraiso | 8 |
Latest candy and chewing gum refusals from Costa Rica
Questions about candy and chewing gum refusals from Costa Rica
- How many candy and chewing gum shipments from Costa Rica did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 29 shipment lines of candy and chewing gum from Costa Rica in 2026 through October 7, 2026, compared with 1 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse candy and chewing gum from Costa Rica?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For candy and chewing gum from Costa Rica the most frequent are UNFIT4FOOD (unfit for food, 29 lines), UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 8 lines) and NO ENGLISH (required label information not in English, 4 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 Costa Rica?
- As of October 26, 2026, the FDA import alerts for this category that list Costa Rica firms are Import Alert 33-15 (2 firms). General food alerts numbered 99-xx can list Costa Rica firms too; see the country page.
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