FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: candy and chewing gum from El Salvador
FDA category: Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum · October 2016 to September 24, 2026
FDA refused 65 candy and chewing gum shipment lines from El Salvador between October 2016 and September 24, 2026, 26 of them in 2026; the most refused products were flavored candy and caramel candy pieces, most often for UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 65
- candy and chewing gum lines refused since October 2016
- 26
- refused so far in 2026
- 10
- firms with the most records, listed below
Candy and chewing gum refusals from El Salvador 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) | 26 | |
| 2025 | 10 | |
| 2023 | 16 | +700% |
| 2022 | 2 | +100% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1 | -89% |
| 2019 | 9 |
Flavored candy refusals from El Salvador
FDA refused 26 flavored candy lines from El Salvador between October 2016 and September 24, 2026, 40% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | 23 | 35.4% |
| Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), with fruit (without chocolate) | 3 | 4.6% |
Recent flavored candy refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Productos Alimenticios Diana S.A. de C.V.Soyapango, El Salvador | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Productos Alimenticios Diana S.A. de C.V.Soyapango, El Salvador | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Productos Alimenticios Diana S.A. de C.V.Soyapango, El Salvador | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Productos Alimenticios Diana S.A. de C.V.Soyapango, El Salvador | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Productos Alimenticios Diana S.A. de C.V.Soyapango, El Salvador | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source |
Caramel candy pieces refusals from El Salvador
FDA refused 8 caramel candy pieces lines from El Salvador between October 2016 and September 24, 2026, 12% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Caramel candy pieces, hard, without nuts or fruit (without chocolate) | 8 | 12.3% |
Hard candy with fruit refusals from El Salvador
FDA refused 7 hard candy with fruit lines from El Salvador between October 2016 and September 24, 2026, 11% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Hard candy with fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | 7 | 10.8% |
Other candy and chewing gum products refused from El Salvador
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hard candy without nuts and fruit | 4 | 6.2% |
| Candy bar or pieces | 3 | 4.6% |
| Candy without chocolate n.e.c. | 2 | 3.1% |
| Mint candy | 2 | 3.1% |
| Mixed/assorted hard candy without nuts and fruit | 2 | 3.1% |
| Soft candy with fruit | 2 | 3.1% |
Why FDA refused candy and chewing gum from El Salvador
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 27 | 25% |
| FSVP VIO | Importer not in compliance with FSVP | 16 | 15% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 14 | 13% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 12 | 11% |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 11 | 10% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 9 | 8% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 7 | 7% |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 4 | 4% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 3 | 3% |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 3 | 3% |
El Salvador 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Productos Alimenticios Diana S.A. de C.V. | Soyapango | 39 |
| Productos tipicos de centroamerica sa de cv | San Salvador | 7 |
| FACEMA S.A. De C.V. | San Salvador | 5 |
| Distribuidora De Dulces, S.A. de C.V. | San Salvador | 4 |
| Reliquias del Golfo | El Salvedor | 3 |
| Dulces la Negrita | Olocuilta | 2 |
| LUMI El Salvador, S.A. de C.V. | Santiago Nonualco | 2 |
| Acopanela de R.L. | Verapaz | 1 |
| Amaya Express S.A.de C.V. | San Salvador | 1 |
| Jose Martinez Castro | San Salvador San Salv | 1 |
Latest candy and chewing gum refusals from El Salvador
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Productos Alimenticios Diana S.A. de C.V.Soyapango, El Salvador | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Productos Alimenticios Diana S.A. de C.V.Soyapango, El Salvador | Soft candy with fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Productos Alimenticios Diana S.A. de C.V.Soyapango, El Salvador | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Productos Alimenticios Diana S.A. de C.V.Soyapango, El Salvador | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Productos Alimenticios Diana S.A. de C.V.Soyapango, El Salvador | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Productos Alimenticios Diana S.A. de C.V.Soyapango, El Salvador | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Productos Alimenticios Diana S.A. de C.V.Soyapango, El Salvador | Soft candy with fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Productos Alimenticios Diana S.A. de C.V.Soyapango, El Salvador | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Productos Alimenticios Diana S.A. de C.V.Soyapango, El Salvador | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Productos Alimenticios Diana S.A. de C.V.Soyapango, El Salvador | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Productos Alimenticios Diana S.A. de C.V.Soyapango, El Salvador | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Productos Alimenticios Diana S.A. de C.V.Soyapango, El Salvador | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Productos Alimenticios Diana S.A. de C.V.Soyapango, El Salvador | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Productos Alimenticios Diana S.A. de C.V.Soyapango, El Salvador | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Productos Alimenticios Diana S.A. de C.V.Soyapango, El Salvador | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Productos Alimenticios Diana S.A. de C.V.Soyapango, El Salvador | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Productos Alimenticios Diana S.A. de C.V.Soyapango, El Salvador | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Productos Alimenticios Diana S.A. de C.V.Soyapango, El Salvador | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Productos Alimenticios Diana S.A. de C.V.Soyapango, El Salvador | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Productos Alimenticios Diana S.A. de C.V.Soyapango, El Salvador | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source |
Questions about candy and chewing gum refusals from El Salvador
- How many candy and chewing gum shipments from El Salvador did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 26 shipment lines of candy and chewing gum from El Salvador in 2026 through September 24, 2026, compared with 10 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse candy and chewing gum from El Salvador?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For candy and chewing gum from El Salvador the most frequent are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 27 lines), FSVP VIO (importer not in compliance with FSVP, 16 lines) and NO ENGLISH (required label information not in English, 14 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 El Salvador?
- As of October 25, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in El Salvador in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list El Salvador firms; see the country page.
Built for the person who signs the FSVP file
Buying candy and chewing gum from El Salvador?
Check each El Salvador supplier against every FDA record in one paste, free for five suppliers. Watch the ones you buy from and get the source the day a record changes.
SupplierRadar is not affiliated with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Data comes from public FDA records and may contain errors. This is not legal advice; importers remain responsible for their supplier evaluations.