FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: meat and poultry from Ecuador
FDA category: Meat, Meat Products, and Poultry · October 2016 to May 29, 2026
FDA refused 8 meat and poultry shipment lines from Ecuador between October 2016 and May 29, 2026, 7 of them in 2026; the most refused product was Guinea pig, most often for SALMONELLA (Salmonella).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 8
- meat and poultry lines refused since October 2016
- 7
- refused so far in 2026
- 2
- firms with the most records, listed below
Meat and poultry refusals from Ecuador 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) | 7 | |
| 2017 | 1 |
Guinea pig refusals from Ecuador
FDA refused 8 Guinea pig lines from Ecuador between October 2016 and May 29, 2026, 100% of the meat and poultry lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of meat and poultry |
|---|---|---|
| Guinea pig | 8 | 100.0% |
Recent Guinea pig refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimbofoods S.A.S.Mocha, Ecuador | Guinea pig | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Jimbofoods S.A.S.Mocha, Ecuador | Guinea pig | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Jimbofoods S.A.S.Mocha, Ecuador | Guinea pig | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Jimbofoods S.A.S.Mocha, Ecuador | Guinea pig | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Jimbofoods S.A.S.Mocha, Ecuador | Guinea pig | SALMONELLA | Source |
Why FDA refused meat and poultry from Ecuador
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 8 | 73% |
| FALSE | False or misleading labeling | 1 | 9% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 1 | 9% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 1 | 9% |
Ecuador meat and poultry firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Jimbofoods S.A.S. | Mocha | 7 |
| Compania Productora Y Exportadora Panaglobal CIA LTDA | Quito | 1 |
Latest meat and poultry refusals from Ecuador
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimbofoods S.A.S.Mocha, Ecuador | Guinea pig | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Jimbofoods S.A.S.Mocha, Ecuador | Guinea pig | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Jimbofoods S.A.S.Mocha, Ecuador | Guinea pig | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Jimbofoods S.A.S.Mocha, Ecuador | Guinea pig | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Jimbofoods S.A.S.Mocha, Ecuador | Guinea pig | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Jimbofoods S.A.S.Mocha, Ecuador | Guinea pig | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Jimbofoods S.A.S.Mocha, Ecuador | Guinea pig | FALSENO ENGLISHSALMONELLA | Source | |
| Compania Productora Y Exportadora Panaglobal CIA LTDAQuito, Ecuador | Guinea pig | NUTRIT LBLSALMONELLA | Source |
Questions about meat and poultry refusals from Ecuador
- How many meat and poultry shipments from Ecuador did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 7 shipment lines of meat and poultry from Ecuador in 2026 through May 29, 2026.
- Why does FDA refuse meat and poultry from Ecuador?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For meat and poultry from Ecuador the most frequent are SALMONELLA (Salmonella, 8 lines), FALSE (false or misleading labeling, 1 line) and NO ENGLISH (required label information not in English, 1 line). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover meat and poultry from Ecuador?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Ecuador in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Ecuador firms; see the country page.
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