FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: candy and chewing gum from Dominican Republic
FDA category: Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum · October 2016 to March 31, 2023
FDA refused 5 candy and chewing gum shipment lines from Dominican Republic between October 2016 and March 31, 2023, 1 of them in 2023; the most refused products were fondant candy pieces and candy bar or pieces, most often for USUAL NAME (common or usual name missing).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 5
- candy and chewing gum lines refused since October 2016
- 1
- refused so far in 2023
- 2
- firms with the most records, listed below
Candy and chewing gum refusals from Dominican Republic by year
Shipment lines FDA refused each year. The table has the same numbers as the chart.
| Year | Refusal lines | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 4 |
Fondant candy pieces refusals from Dominican Republic
FDA refused 3 fondant candy pieces lines from Dominican Republic between October 2016 and March 31, 2023, 60% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Fondant candy pieces, soft, with nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | 3 | 60.0% |
Recent fondant candy pieces refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Veras SanchezSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic | Fondant candy pieces, soft, with nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | USUAL NAMEALLERGEN | Source | |
| Franklin Veras SanchezSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic | Fondant candy pieces, soft, with nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | USUAL NAMEALLERGEN | Source | |
| Franklin Veras SanchezSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic | Fondant candy pieces, soft, with nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | STD NAMEUSUAL NAME | Source |
Candy bar or pieces refusals from Dominican Republic
FDA refused 1 candy bar or pieces line from Dominican Republic between October 2016 and March 31, 2023, 20% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | 1 | 20.0% |
Recent candy bar or pieces refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Veras SanchezSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic | Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | USUAL NAMEALLERGEN | Source |
Soft candy with fruit refusals from Dominican Republic
FDA refused 1 soft candy with fruit line from Dominican Republic between October 2016 and March 31, 2023, 20% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Soft candy with fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | 1 | 20.0% |
Recent soft candy with fruit refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulceria RodriguezBonao, Dominican Republic | Soft candy with fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source |
Why FDA refused candy and chewing gum from Dominican Republic
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 4 | 44% |
| ALLERGEN | Major food allergen not declared | 3 | 33% |
| STD NAME | Appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(g)(2) of the FD&C Act in that the article… | 1 | 11% |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 1 | 11% |
Dominican Republic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Veras Sanchez | Santo Domingo | 4 |
| Dulceria Rodriguez | Bonao | 1 |
Latest candy and chewing gum refusals from Dominican Republic
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulceria RodriguezBonao, Dominican Republic | Soft candy with fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Franklin Veras SanchezSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic | Fondant candy pieces, soft, with nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | USUAL NAMEALLERGEN | Source | |
| Franklin Veras SanchezSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic | Fondant candy pieces, soft, with nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | USUAL NAMEALLERGEN | Source | |
| Franklin Veras SanchezSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic | Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | USUAL NAMEALLERGEN | Source | |
| Franklin Veras SanchezSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic | Fondant candy pieces, soft, with nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | STD NAMEUSUAL NAME | Source |
Questions about candy and chewing gum refusals from Dominican Republic
- How many candy and chewing gum shipments from Dominican Republic did FDA refuse in 2023?
- FDA refused 1 shipment line of candy and chewing gum from Dominican Republic in 2023 through March 31, 2023.
- Why does FDA refuse candy and chewing gum from Dominican Republic?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For candy and chewing gum from Dominican Republic the most frequent are USUAL NAME (common or usual name missing, 4 lines), ALLERGEN (major food allergen not declared, 3 lines) and STD NAME (STD NAME, 1 line). 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 Dominican Republic?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Dominican Republic in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Dominican Republic firms; see the country page.
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