FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: nuts and seeds from Ghana
FDA category: Nuts and Edible Seeds · October 2016 to October 2, 2026
FDA refused 66 nuts and seeds shipment lines from Ghana between October 2016 and October 2, 2026, 6 of them in 2026; the most refused products were melon seeds and peanut, most often for SALMONELLA (Salmonella).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 66
- nuts and seeds lines refused since October 2016
- 6
- refused so far in 2026
- 10
- firms with the most records, listed below
Nuts and seeds refusals from Ghana 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) | 6 | |
| 2025 | 31 | +55% |
| 2024 | 20 | +1900% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1 | -50% |
| 2020 | 2 | +100% |
| 2019 | 1 | -50% |
| 2018 | 2 | +100% |
| 2017 | 1 |
Melon seeds refusals from Ghana
FDA refused 54 melon seeds lines from Ghana between October 2016 and October 2, 2026, 82% of the nuts and seeds lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of nuts and seeds |
|---|---|---|
| Melon seeds (edible seed) | 54 | 81.8% |
Recent melon seeds refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahara Pioneer VenturesAccra, Ghana | Melon seeds (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Sahara Pioneer VenturesAccra, Ghana | Melon seeds (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Sahara Pioneer VenturesAccra, Ghana | Melon seeds (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Sahara Pioneer VenturesAccra, Ghana | Melon seeds (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Sahara Pioneer VenturesAccra, Ghana | Melon seeds (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source |
Peanut refusals from Ghana
FDA refused 11 peanut lines from Ghana between October 2016 and October 2, 2026, 17% of the nuts and seeds lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of nuts and seeds |
|---|---|---|
| Peanut, shelled | 8 | 12.1% |
| Peanut, butter | 3 | 4.5% |
Recent peanut refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issamira FarmsAccra, Ghana | Peanut, shelled | LABELING | Source | |
| Henacent LimitedLashibi, Ghana | Peanut, shelled | NUTRIT LBLUNAPPROVED | Source |
Nuts or edible seeds not mentioned elsewhere refusals from Ghana
FDA refused 1 nuts or edible seeds not mentioned elsewhere line from Ghana between October 2016 and October 2, 2026, 2% of the nuts and seeds lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of nuts and seeds |
|---|---|---|
| Nuts or edible seeds not mentioned elsewhere, n.e.c. | 1 | 1.5% |
Recent nuts or edible seeds not mentioned elsewhere refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issamira FarmsAccra, Ghana | Nuts or edible seeds not mentioned elsewhere, n.e.c | LABELING | Source |
Why FDA refused nuts and seeds from Ghana
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 47 | 53% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 14 | 16% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 6 | 7% |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 4 | 4% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 4 | 4% |
| MYCOTOXIN | Appears to bear or contain a poisonous and deleterious substance, namely a mycotoxin (aflatoxin,… | 4 | 4% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 3 | 3% |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 3 | 3% |
| AFLATOXIN | The article appears to contain a mycotoxin, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it… | 2 | 2% |
| ALLERGEN | Major food allergen not declared | 2 | 2% |
Import alerts for nuts and seeds that list Ghana firms
| Alert | Covers | Red | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23-14 | Food products: mycotoxins | 5 |
Ghana nuts and seeds firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Sahara Pioneer Ventures | Accra | 44 |
| Fresh and Tasty Farms | Accra | 4 |
| Henacent Limited | Lashibi | 2 |
| Sahara Pioneer Ventures | Accra | 2 |
| Praise Export Services Ltd. | Accra | 2 |
| Almighty Foods Limited | Dawhe | 2 |
| Issamira Farms | Accra | 2 |
| Praise Export Services Ltd. | Accra | 1 |
| Leehouse & Chemical Ventures | Accra | 1 |
| Cart Enterprise | Accra | 1 |
Latest nuts and seeds refusals from Ghana
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahara Pioneer VenturesAccra, Ghana | Melon seeds (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Sahara Pioneer VenturesAccra, Ghana | Melon seeds (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Issamira FarmsAccra, Ghana | Nuts or edible seeds not mentioned elsewhere, n.e.c | LABELING | Source | |
| Issamira FarmsAccra, Ghana | Peanut, shelled | LABELING | Source | |
| Sahara Pioneer VenturesAccra, Ghana | Melon seeds (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Henacent LimitedLashibi, Ghana | Peanut, shelled | NUTRIT LBLUNAPPROVED | Source | |
| Sahara Pioneer VenturesAccra, Ghana | Melon seeds (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Sahara Pioneer VenturesAccra, Ghana | Melon seeds (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Sahara Pioneer VenturesAccra, Ghana | Melon seeds (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Sahara Pioneer VenturesAccra, Ghana | Melon seeds (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Sahara Pioneer VenturesAccra, Ghana | Melon seeds (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Sahara Pioneer VenturesAccra, Ghana | Melon seeds (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Sahara Pioneer VenturesAccra, Ghana | Melon seeds (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Sahara Pioneer VenturesAccra, Ghana | Melon seeds (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Sahara Pioneer VenturesAccra, Ghana | Melon seeds (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Sahara Pioneer VenturesAccra, Ghana | Melon seeds (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Sahara Pioneer VenturesAccra, Ghana | Melon seeds (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Fresh and Tasty FarmsAccra, Ghana | Melon seeds (edible seed) | MYCOTOXINNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Fresh and Tasty FarmsAccra, Ghana | Melon seeds (edible seed) | MYCOTOXINNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Fresh and Tasty FarmsAccra, Ghana | Melon seeds (edible seed) | MYCOTOXINNUTRIT LBL | Source |
Questions about nuts and seeds refusals from Ghana
- How many nuts and seeds shipments from Ghana did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 6 shipment lines of nuts and seeds from Ghana in 2026 through October 2, 2026, compared with 31 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse nuts and seeds from Ghana?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For nuts and seeds from Ghana the most frequent are SALMONELLA (Salmonella, 47 lines), NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 14 lines) and LACKS N/C (net quantity statement missing, 6 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover nuts and seeds from Ghana?
- As of October 26, 2026, the FDA import alerts for this category that list Ghana firms are Import Alert 23-14 (5 firms). General food alerts numbered 99-xx can list Ghana firms too; see the country page.
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