FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: tropical and pit fruit from El Salvador
FDA category: Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) · October 2016 to March 10, 2026
FDA refused 26 tropical and pit fruit shipment lines from El Salvador between October 2016 and March 10, 2026, 4 of them in 2026; the most refused products were tamarind and plum, most often for FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 26
- tropical and pit fruit lines refused since October 2016
- 4
- refused so far in 2026
- 7
- firms with the most records, listed below
Tropical and pit fruit 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) | 4 | |
| 2024 | 3 | -57% |
| 2023 | 7 | +250% |
| 2022 | 2 | -60% |
| 2021 | 5 | |
| 2019 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 1 | |
| 2016 (from Oct) | 1 |
Tamarind refusals from El Salvador
FDA refused 10 tamarind lines from El Salvador between October 2016 and March 10, 2026, 38% of the tropical and pit fruit lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of tropical and pit fruit |
|---|---|---|
| Tamarind, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | 8 | 30.8% |
| Tamarind (subtropical/tropical fruit pulp) | 2 | 7.7% |
Recent tamarind refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal San MiguelSan Miguel, El Salvador | Tamarind, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | FILTHY | Source | |
| Dulces Tipicos AdelitaSanto Domingo, El Salvador | Tamarind, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | FILTHY | Source | |
| Dulces Tipicos AdelitaSanto Domingo, El Salvador | Tamarind, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | FILTHY | Source | |
| Reliquias del GolfoLa Paz, El Salvador | Tamarind, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | FILTHY | Source | |
| Giovanni Jose Chicas RiveraSan Pedro Masahuat, El Salvador | Tamarind, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | FILTHY | Source |
Plum refusals from El Salvador
FDA refused 8 plum lines from El Salvador between October 2016 and March 10, 2026, 31% of the tropical and pit fruit lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of tropical and pit fruit |
|---|---|---|
| Plum (pit fruit) | 8 | 30.8% |
Recent plum refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comercializadora 503 S.A de C.VSoyapango, El Salvador | Plum (pit fruit) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Comercializadora 503 S.A de C.VSoyapango, El Salvador | Plum (pit fruit) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Comercializadora 503 S.A de C.VSoyapango, El Salvador | Plum (pit fruit) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Comercializadora 503 S.A de C.VSoyapango, El Salvador | Plum (pit fruit) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Comercializadora 503 S.A de C.VSoyapango, El Salvador | Plum (pit fruit) | PESTICIDE | Source |
Coconut refusals from El Salvador
FDA refused 2 coconut lines from El Salvador between October 2016 and March 10, 2026, 8% of the tropical and pit fruit lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of tropical and pit fruit |
|---|---|---|
| Coconut, subtropical and tropical fruit, dried or paste | 2 | 7.7% |
Other tropical and pit fruit products refused from El Salvador
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Berries and core | 1 | 3.8% |
| Berries | 1 | 3.8% |
| Fruit coctail | 1 | 3.8% |
| Mixed fruit | 1 | 3.8% |
| Pit fruit | 1 | 3.8% |
| Subtropical/tropical | 1 | 3.8% |
Why FDA refused tropical and pit fruit from El Salvador
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 10 | 30% |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 8 | 24% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 3 | 9% |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 3 | 9% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 2 | 6% |
| NEEDS FCE | Processor not registered for canned or acidified foods | 2 | 6% |
| NO PROCESS | No scheduled process filed | 2 | 6% |
| FSVP VIO | Importer not in compliance with FSVP | 1 | 3% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 1 | 3% |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 1 | 3% |
El Salvador tropical and pit fruit firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Comercializadora 503 S.A de C.V | Soyapango | 7 |
| Livsmart Americas S.A. de C.V. | Colon | 3 |
| Reliquias del Golfo | El Salvedor | 3 |
| Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V. | San Martin | 1 |
| Exportaciones y Transacciones Comerciales, S.A. de C.V. | Santa Tecla | 1 |
| Los Rodriguez | Mejicanos | 1 |
| Grupo Vifeca SA de CV | Santa Tecla | 1 |
Latest tropical and pit fruit refusals from El Salvador
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livsmart Americas S.A. de C.V.Colon, El Salvador | Berries and core, mixed, juices or concentrates | UNSAFE COLNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Livsmart Americas S.A. de C.V.Colon, El Salvador | Berries, mixed, juices or concentrates | UNSAFE COLNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Livsmart Americas S.A. de C.V.Colon, El Salvador | Fruit coctail, mixed fruit, juices or concentrates | UNSAFE COLNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Mercado Municipal San MiguelSan Miguel, El Salvador | Tamarind, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | FILTHY | Source | |
| Comercializadora 503 S.A de C.VSoyapango, El Salvador | Plum (pit fruit) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Dulces Tipicos AdelitaSanto Domingo, El Salvador | Tamarind, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | FILTHY | Source | |
| Dulces Tipicos AdelitaSanto Domingo, El Salvador | Tamarind, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | FILTHY | Source | |
| Comercializadora 503 S.A de C.VSoyapango, El Salvador | Plum (pit fruit) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Comercializadora 503 S.A de C.VSoyapango, El Salvador | Plum (pit fruit) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Comercializadora 503 S.A de C.VSoyapango, El Salvador | Plum (pit fruit) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Grupo Vifeca SA de CVSanta Tecla, El Salvador | Pit fruit, n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Comercializadora 503 S.A de C.VSoyapango, El Salvador | Plum (pit fruit) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Comercializadora 503 S.A de C.VSoyapango, El Salvador | Plum (pit fruit) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Reliquias del GolfoLa Paz, El Salvador | Tamarind, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | FILTHY | Source | |
| Comercializadora 503 S.A de C.VSoyapango, El Salvador | Plum (pit fruit) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Giovanni Jose Chicas RiveraSan Pedro Masahuat, El Salvador | Tamarind, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | FILTHY | Source | |
| Los RodriguezMejicanos, El Salvador | Tamarind, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | FILTHY | Source | |
| Giovanni Jose Chicas RiveraSan Pedro Masahuat, El Salvador | Mixed fruit, juices or concentrates n.e.c., | NEEDS FCENO PROCESS | Source | |
| Reliquias del GolfoLa Paz, El Salvador | Subtropical/tropical, mixed, juices or concentrates | NEEDS FCENO PROCESS | Source | |
| Cuscatlan Manufacturing SA de CVSan Salvador, El Salvador | Tamarind, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | FILTHY | Source |
Questions about tropical and pit fruit refusals from El Salvador
- How many tropical and pit fruit shipments from El Salvador did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 4 shipment lines of tropical and pit fruit from El Salvador in 2026 through March 10, 2026.
- Why does FDA refuse tropical and pit fruit from El Salvador?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For tropical and pit fruit from El Salvador the most frequent are FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 10 lines), PESTICIDE (pesticide chemical residue, 8 lines) and NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 3 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover tropical and pit fruit from El Salvador?
- As of October 26, 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.
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