FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: seafood from Haiti
FDA category: Fishery/Seafood Products · October 2016 to October 15, 2026
FDA refused 46 seafood shipment lines from Haiti between October 2016 and October 15, 2026, 1 of them in 2026; the most refused products were lobster and spiny lobster, most often for SALMONELLA (Salmonella).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 46
- seafood lines refused since October 2016
- 1
- refused so far in 2026
- 3
- firms with the most records, listed below
Seafood refusals from Haiti 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 | |
| 2019 | 25 | +56% |
| 2018 | 16 | +700% |
| 2017 | 2 |
Lobster refusals from Haiti
FDA refused 32 lobster lines from Haiti between October 2016 and October 15, 2026, 70% of the seafood lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of seafood |
|---|---|---|
| Lobster | 32 | 69.6% |
Recent lobster refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Filiere Congelee SAPort-Au-Prince, Haiti | Lobster | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| La Filiere Congelee SAPort-Au-Prince, Haiti | Lobster | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| La Filiere Congelee SAPort-Au-Prince, Haiti | Lobster | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| La Filiere Congelee SAPort-Au-Prince, Haiti | Lobster | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| La Filiere Congelee SAPort-Au-Prince, Haiti | Lobster | SALMONELLA | Source |
Spiny lobster refusals from Haiti
FDA refused 11 spiny lobster lines from Haiti between October 2016 and October 15, 2026, 24% of the seafood lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of seafood |
|---|---|---|
| Spiny lobster, rock lobster | 11 | 23.9% |
Crayfish refusals from Haiti
FDA refused 1 crayfish line from Haiti between October 2016 and October 15, 2026, 2% of the seafood lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of seafood |
|---|---|---|
| Crayfish (crawfish), fresh water | 1 | 2.2% |
Recent crayfish refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canhaidom TradingPort Au Pprince, Haiti | Crayfish (crawfish), fresh water | FILTHYLACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+1 | Source |
Other seafood products refused from Haiti
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mackerel | 1 | 2.2% |
| Shrimp & prawns | 1 | 2.2% |
Why FDA refused seafood from Haiti
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 39 | 80% |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 5 | 10% |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 1 | 2% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 1 | 2% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 1 | 2% |
| NO PROCESS | No scheduled process filed | 1 | 2% |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 1 | 2% |
Import alerts for seafood that list Haiti firms
| Alert | Covers | Red | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16-81 | Seafood products: Salmonella | 5 |
Haiti seafood firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| La Filiere Congelee SA | Port-Au-Prince | 31 |
| Fisherman Quarter S.A. | Port Au Prince | 8 |
| Canhaidom Trading | Port Au Pprince | 1 |
Latest seafood refusals from Haiti
Questions about seafood refusals from Haiti
- How many seafood shipments from Haiti did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 1 shipment line of seafood from Haiti in 2026 through October 15, 2026, compared with 2 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse seafood from Haiti?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For seafood from Haiti the most frequent are SALMONELLA (Salmonella, 39 lines), FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 5 lines) and LABELING (Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, 1 line). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover seafood from Haiti?
- As of October 27, 2026, the FDA import alerts for this category that list Haiti firms are Import Alert 16-81 (5 firms). General food alerts numbered 99-xx can list Haiti firms too; see the country page.
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