FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: grains and starch from Guatemala
FDA category: Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch · October 2016 to October 15, 2026
FDA refused 9 grains and starch shipment lines from Guatemala between October 2016 and October 15, 2026, 1 of them in 2026; the most refused products were grain and oats, most often for NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 9
- grains and starch lines refused since October 2016
- 1
- refused so far in 2026
- 3
- firms with the most records, listed below
Grains and starch 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 | |
| 2025 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 1 | -50% |
| 2020 | 2 | -33% |
| 2019 | 3 |
Grain refusals from Guatemala
FDA refused 3 grain lines from Guatemala between October 2016 and October 15, 2026, 33% of the grains and starch lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of grains and starch |
|---|---|---|
| Grain, whole, n.e.c. | 3 | 33.3% |
Recent grain refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Export e Imports San RafaelHuehuetenango, Guatemala | Grain, whole, n.e.c | FLAVR LBLG | Source | |
| Export e Imports San RafaelHuehuetenango, Guatemala | Grain, whole, n.e.c | INCONSPICU | Source | |
| Export e Imports San RafaelHuehuetenango, Guatemala | Grain, whole, n.e.c | FLAVR LBLG | Source |
Oats refusals from Guatemala
FDA refused 2 oats lines from Guatemala between October 2016 and October 15, 2026, 22% of the grains and starch lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of grains and starch |
|---|---|---|
| Oats, whole grain | 2 | 22.2% |
Recent oats refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alimentos, S.A.Guatemala, Guatemala | Oats, whole grain | NUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Pexvargt S.A.Guatemala City, Guatemala | Oats, whole grain | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISH | Source |
Wheat flour refusals from Guatemala
FDA refused 2 wheat flour lines from Guatemala between October 2016 and October 15, 2026, 22% of the grains and starch lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of grains and starch |
|---|---|---|
| Wheat flour, enriched (all purpose) | 2 | 22.2% |
Recent wheat flour refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Productos Alimenticios San Enrique S.A.Guatemala, Guatemala | Wheat flour, enriched (all purpose) | NUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Productos Alimenticios San Enrique S.A.Guatemala, Guatemala | Wheat flour, enriched (all purpose) | NUTRIT LBL | Source |
Other grains and starch products refused from Guatemala
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Corn | 1 | 11.1% |
| Rice flour | 1 | 11.1% |
Why FDA refused grains and starch from Guatemala
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 4 | 36% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 3 | 27% |
| FLAVR LBLG | Appears to contain an artificial flavoring and it fails to bear labeling stating that fact. | 2 | 18% |
| INCONSPICU | Required information not conspicuous | 1 | 9% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 1 | 9% |
Guatemala grains and starch firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Export e Imports San Rafael | Huehuetenango | 3 |
| Alimentos, S.A. | Guatemala | 1 |
| Pexvargt S.A. | Guatemala City | 1 |
Latest grains and starch refusals from Guatemala
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alimentos, S.A.Guatemala, Guatemala | Oats, whole grain | NUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| DemagusaGuatemala, Guatemala | Corn, bolted meal or flour | NO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Pexvargt S.A.Guatemala City, Guatemala | Oats, whole grain | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Productos Alimenticios San Enrique S.A.Guatemala, Guatemala | Wheat flour, enriched (all purpose) | NUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Productos Alimenticios San Enrique S.A.Guatemala, Guatemala | Wheat flour, enriched (all purpose) | NUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Productos Alimenticios San Enrique S.A.Guatemala, Guatemala | Rice flour | NO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Export e Imports San RafaelHuehuetenango, Guatemala | Grain, whole, n.e.c | FLAVR LBLG | Source | |
| Export e Imports San RafaelHuehuetenango, Guatemala | Grain, whole, n.e.c | INCONSPICU | Source | |
| Export e Imports San RafaelHuehuetenango, Guatemala | Grain, whole, n.e.c | FLAVR LBLG | Source |
Questions about grains and starch refusals from Guatemala
- How many grains and starch shipments from Guatemala did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 1 shipment line of grains and starch from Guatemala in 2026 through October 15, 2026, compared with 2 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse grains and starch from Guatemala?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For grains and starch from Guatemala the most frequent are NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 4 lines), NO ENGLISH (required label information not in English, 3 lines) and FLAVR LBLG (FLAVR LBLG, 2 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover grains and starch 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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