FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: spices from Ghana
FDA category: Spices, Flavors, and Salts · October 2016 to October 2, 2026
FDA refused 26 spices shipment lines from Ghana between October 2016 and October 2, 2026, 1 of them in 2026; the most refused products were mixed spices and seasoning with salt and whole spice, most often for SALMONELLA (Salmonella).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 26
- spices lines refused since October 2016
- 1
- refused so far in 2026
- 7
- firms with the most records, listed below
Spices 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) | 1 | |
| 2024 | 10 | |
| 2021 | 4 | |
| 2019 | 1 | -83% |
| 2018 | 6 | +50% |
| 2017 | 4 |
Mixed spices and seasoning with salt refusals from Ghana
FDA refused 4 mixed spices and seasoning with salt lines from Ghana between October 2016 and October 2, 2026, 15% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c. | 4 | 15.4% |
Recent mixed spices and seasoning with salt refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cart EnterpriseAccra, Ghana | Mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c | LIST INGRENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Nissi Heritage Company LimitedAccra, Ghana | Mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c | LABELINGNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Elssy Kess Company LimitedAfienya, Ghana | Mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source |
Whole spice refusals from Ghana
FDA refused 4 whole spice lines from Ghana between October 2016 and October 2, 2026, 15% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Whole spice, n.e.c. | 4 | 15.4% |
Recent whole spice refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batmoh EnterpriseAccra, Ghana | Whole spice, n.e.c | LACKS FIRMLACKS N/CUSUAL NAME | Source | |
| Henacent LimitedLashibi, Ghana | Whole spice, n.e.c | LACKS FIRMLACKS N/C | Source |
Capsicums refusals from Ghana
FDA refused 3 capsicums lines from Ghana between October 2016 and October 2, 2026, 12% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | 3 | 11.5% |
Recent capsicums refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elssy Kess Company LimitedAfienya, Ghana | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Elssy Kess Company LimitedAfienya, Ghana | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source |
Other spices products refused from Ghana
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed spice and seasonings | 3 | 11.5% |
| Spices | 3 | 11.5% |
| Mixed spice and seaonings | 2 | 7.7% |
| Chili seasoning liquid without salt | 1 | 3.8% |
| Kola nut | 1 | 3.8% |
| Pepper | 1 | 3.8% |
| Salt n.e.c. | 1 | 3.8% |
Why FDA refused spices from Ghana
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 9 | 20% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 7 | 16% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 6 | 14% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 6 | 14% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 5 | 11% |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 5 | 11% |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 2 | 5% |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 2 | 5% |
| ALLERGEN | Major food allergen not declared | 1 | 2% |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 1 | 2% |
Ghana spices firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Elssy Kess Company Limited | Afienya | 8 |
| Nestle (Gh) Ltd | North Dzorwulu | 5 |
| Henacent Limited | Lashibi | 2 |
| Promasidor (Ghana) Ltd | Accra | 2 |
| A- Adutwumwaa Enterprise | Accra | 1 |
| Cart Enterprise | Accra | 1 |
| Issamira Farms | Accra | 1 |
Latest spices refusals from Ghana
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henacent LimitedLashibi, Ghana | Salt (table salt) n.e.c | NUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Nestle (Gh) LtdNorth Dzorwulu, Ghana | Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c | COLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Promasidor (Ghana) LtdAccra, Ghana | Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c | COLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Nestle (Gh) LtdNorth Dzorwulu, Ghana | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | USUAL NAMENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Nestle (Gh) LtdNorth Dzorwulu, Ghana | Spices, flavors and salt not mentioned elsewhere, n.e.c | LIST INGRENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Cart EnterpriseAccra, Ghana | Mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c | LIST INGRENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Nissi Heritage Company LimitedAccra, Ghana | Mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c | LABELINGNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Nestle (Gh) LtdNorth Dzorwulu, Ghana | Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c | UNSAFE COLLACKS N/C | Source | |
| Nestle (Gh) LtdNorth Dzorwulu, Ghana | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | LIST INGREALLERGEN | Source | |
| Elssy Kess Company LimitedAfienya, Ghana | Mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Bay Fresh VenturesAccra, Ghana | Salt, rock (table salt) | LACKS FIRMLACKS N/CUSUAL NAME | Source | |
| Issamira FarmsAccra, Ghana | Kola nut, raw material for extracts and flavors | LABELING | Source | |
| Elssy Kess Company LimitedAfienya, Ghana | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Batmoh EnterpriseAccra, Ghana | Whole spice, n.e.c | LACKS FIRMLACKS N/CUSUAL NAME | Source | |
| Elssy Kess Company LimitedAfienya, Ghana | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Elssy Kess Company LimitedAfienya, Ghana | Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Henacent LimitedLashibi, Ghana | Whole spice, n.e.c | LACKS FIRMLACKS N/C | Source | |
| Elssy Kess Company LimitedAfienya, Ghana | Chili seasoning ( chili powder and paprika) liquid without salt | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Elssy Kess Company LimitedAfienya, Ghana | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Elssy Kess Company LimitedAfienya, Ghana | Mixed spice and seaonings, without salt, n.e.c | LIST INGRESALMONELLA | Source |
Questions about spices refusals from Ghana
- How many spices shipments from Ghana did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 1 shipment line of spices from Ghana in 2026 through October 2, 2026.
- Why does FDA refuse spices from Ghana?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For spices from Ghana the most frequent are SALMONELLA (Salmonella, 9 lines), LACKS N/C (net quantity statement missing, 7 lines) and LACKS FIRM (manufacturer name and address missing, 6 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover spices from Ghana?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Ghana in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Ghana firms; see the country page.
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