FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals from Gambia
Food, dietary supplements and animal food · October 2016 to March 19, 2026 · how the data is collected
FDA refused 18 shipment lines from Gambia between October 2016 and March 2026, including 2 in 2026 through March 19, 2026; the most common charges were MFR INSAN, FILTHY and SALMONELLA, and the most refused category was seafood.
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 18
- refused shipment lines since October 2016
- 2
- refused so far in 2026
- 4
- Gambia firms with an FDA record
- 2
- firms on an active import alert
Refusals from Gambia 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) | 2 | |
| 2021 | 6 | +500% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | -75% |
| 2018 | 4 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 |
Why FDA refused Gambia shipment lines
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several. Each code opens FDA's official statement and the countries and products behind it.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFR INSAN | Insanitary manufacturing, processing or packing | 7 | 33% |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 6 | 29% |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 4 | 19% |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 2 | 10% |
| WRONG IDEN | Appears to be misbranded as defined in section 403(b) of the FD&C Act. The article appears to be offered for… | 2 | 10% |
What FDA refused from Gambia, by product category
FDA product categories, most refused first. Open a category for its product, charge and firm tables.
| Category | Most refused products | Lines |
|---|---|---|
| SeafoodFishery/Seafood Products | Barracuda, hot smoked, fish; Fish, n.e.c.; Barracuda | 12 |
| Tropical and pit fruitFruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | Breadfruit, dried or paste; Tamarind (subtropical and tropical fruit); Tamarind (subtropical/tropical fruit pulp) | 6 |
Most refused products from Gambia
FDA's product descriptions on the refused lines, grouped case-insensitively.
| Product | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Barracuda, hot smoked, fish | 5 | 27.8% |
| Fish, n.e.c. | 4 | 22.2% |
| Barracuda | 2 | 11.1% |
| Breadfruit, dried or paste | 2 | 11.1% |
| Tamarind (subtropical and tropical fruit) | 1 | 5.6% |
| Tamarind (subtropical/tropical fruit pulp) | 1 | 5.6% |
| Tamarind, dried or paste | 1 | 5.6% |
| Tamarind, juice, milk, creme, drink or nectar, sub/tropical fruit | 1 | 5.6% |
| Threadfin | 1 | 5.6% |
FDA import alerts that list Gambia firms
2 alerts list at least one firm in Gambia: 2 firms on a red list, 2 firms on any list.
Gambia firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data (refusals, import alert listings and other events), not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| International Pelican Seafood Company Ltd. | Banjul | 12 |
| Gamex Enterprise | Sere Kunda | 2 |
Latest refusals from Gambia
The 18 most recent refused lines, each with its FDA source.
Questions about FDA refusals from Gambia
- How many Gambia shipments did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 2 shipment lines from Gambia in 2026 through March 19, 2026.
- Why does FDA refuse food from Gambia?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For Gambia the most frequent are MFR INSAN (insanitary manufacturing, processing or packing, 7 lines), FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 6 lines) and SALMONELLA (Salmonella, 4 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line; it is not a finding about every firm in the country.
- Which Gambia firms have the most FDA refusals?
- In SupplierRadar's records the Gambia firms with the most FDA records (refusals, import alert listings and other events) are International Pelican Seafood Company Ltd. (Banjul) with 12 records and Gamex Enterprise (Sere Kunda) with 2 records. Each firm's page lists every record with its FDA source.
- Which FDA import alerts list Gambia firms?
- As of October 26, 2026, 2 FDA import alerts list at least one firm in Gambia. The alerts with the most Gambia listings are Import Alert 16-81 (2 firms) and Import Alert 16-74 (1 firm).
- How many Gambia firms are on an FDA import alert red list?
- As of October 26, 2026, 2 Gambia firms are on the red list of at least one FDA import alert in SupplierRadar's records, and 2 firms are on any list.
All Gambia suppliers with FDA records (2)
Every Gambia firm in SupplierRadar's data with an active import alert, a warning letter or at least five FDA records, most recently active first. Each name opens the firm's FDA record history.
- International Pelican Seafood Company Ltd.Banjul
- Gamex EnterpriseSere Kunda
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