FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: candy and chewing gum from Guatemala
FDA category: Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum · October 2016 to October 9, 2026
FDA refused 13 candy and chewing gum shipment lines from Guatemala between October 2016 and October 9, 2026, 1 of them in 2026; the most refused products were candy coated popcorn and caramel candy pieces, most often for UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 13
- candy and chewing gum lines refused since October 2016
- 1
- refused so far in 2026
- 4
- firms with the most records, listed below
Candy and chewing gum refusals from Guatemala 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 | 4 | 0% |
| 2023 | 4 | +33% |
| 2022 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 1 |
Candy coated popcorn refusals from Guatemala
FDA refused 4 candy coated popcorn lines from Guatemala between October 2016 and October 9, 2026, 31% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Candy coated popcorn (without chocolate) | 4 | 30.8% |
Recent candy coated popcorn refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Delicias de Guatemala S.A.Guatemala, Guatemala | Candy coated popcorn (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Las Delicias de Guatemala S.A.Guatemala, Guatemala | Candy coated popcorn (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Las Delicias de Guatemala S.A.Guatemala, Guatemala | Candy coated popcorn (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Las Delicias de Guatemala S.A.Guatemala, Guatemala | Candy coated popcorn (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source |
Caramel candy pieces refusals from Guatemala
FDA refused 4 caramel candy pieces lines from Guatemala between October 2016 and October 9, 2026, 31% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Caramel candy pieces, soft, with nuts or nut products (without chocolate) | 4 | 30.8% |
Recent caramel candy pieces refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nostalgia Foods S.A.Guatemala City, Guatemala | Caramel candy pieces, soft, with nuts or nut products (without chocolate) | ALLERGEN | Source | |
| Nostalgia Foods S.A.Guatemala City, Guatemala | Caramel candy pieces, soft, with nuts or nut products (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Nostalgia Foods S.A.Guatemala City, Guatemala | Caramel candy pieces, soft, with nuts or nut products (without chocolate) | NO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Nostalgia Foods S.A.Guatemala City, Guatemala | Caramel candy pieces, soft, with nuts or nut products (without chocolate) | NO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source |
Candy without chocolate n.e.c. refusals from Guatemala
FDA refused 1 candy without chocolate n.e.c. line from Guatemala between October 2016 and October 9, 2026, 8% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Candy without chocolate n.e.c. | 1 | 7.7% |
Recent candy without chocolate n.e.c. refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic Foods S.A.Guatemala, Guatemala | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source |
Other candy and chewing gum products refused from Guatemala
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cereal confection | 1 | 7.7% |
| Chewing gum | 1 | 7.7% |
| Jelly fruit poppers candy | 1 | 7.7% |
| Mint candy | 1 | 7.7% |
Why FDA refused candy and chewing gum from Guatemala
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 | 8 | 32% |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 5 | 20% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 5 | 20% |
| ALLERGEN | Major food allergen not declared | 2 | 8% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 2 | 8% |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 1 | 4% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 1 | 4% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 1 | 4% |
Guatemala 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Las Delicias de Guatemala S.A. | Guatemala | 4 |
| Nostalgia Foods S.A. | Guatemala City | 4 |
| Industrias Unidas, S.A. | Boca Del Monte | 1 |
| Hispanic Foods S.A. | Guatemala | 1 |
Latest candy and chewing gum refusals from Guatemala
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compania de Alimentos del Pacifico S.A.Escuintla, Guatemala | Mint candy, hard, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LACKS FIRMLACKS N/CNO ENGLISH+2 | Source | |
| Lecesa Sociedad AnonimaGuatemala, Guatemala | Cereal confection (without chocolate) | NO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Nostalgia Foods S.A.Guatemala City, Guatemala | Caramel candy pieces, soft, with nuts or nut products (without chocolate) | ALLERGEN | Source | |
| Nostalgia Foods S.A.Guatemala City, Guatemala | Caramel candy pieces, soft, with nuts or nut products (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Zaculeu Importadora y ExportadoraBarillas, Guatemala | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLNO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Las Delicias de Guatemala S.A.Guatemala, Guatemala | Candy coated popcorn (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Las Delicias de Guatemala S.A.Guatemala, Guatemala | Candy coated popcorn (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Las Delicias de Guatemala S.A.Guatemala, Guatemala | Candy coated popcorn (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Las Delicias de Guatemala S.A.Guatemala, Guatemala | Candy coated popcorn (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Industrias Unidas, S.A.Boca Del Monte, Guatemala | Jelly fruit poppers candy | UNSAFE COLFILTHY | Source | |
| Nostalgia Foods S.A.Guatemala City, Guatemala | Caramel candy pieces, soft, with nuts or nut products (without chocolate) | NO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Nostalgia Foods S.A.Guatemala City, Guatemala | Caramel candy pieces, soft, with nuts or nut products (without chocolate) | NO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Hispanic Foods S.A.Guatemala, Guatemala | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source |
Questions about candy and chewing gum refusals from Guatemala
- How many candy and chewing gum shipments from Guatemala did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 1 shipment line of candy and chewing gum from Guatemala in 2026 through October 9, 2026.
- Why does FDA refuse candy and chewing gum from Guatemala?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For candy and chewing gum from Guatemala the most frequent are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 8 lines), COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 5 lines) and NO ENGLISH (required label information not in English, 5 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 Guatemala?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Guatemala in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Guatemala firms; see the country page.
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