FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: nuts and seeds from Hong Kong
FDA category: Nuts and Edible Seeds · October 2016 to March 20, 2026
FDA refused 12 nuts and seeds shipment lines from Hong Kong between October 2016 and March 20, 2026, 1 of them in 2026; the most refused products were peanut and melon seeds, most often for AFLATOXIN (AFLATOXIN).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 12
- nuts and seeds lines refused since October 2016
- 1
- refused so far in 2026
- 8
- firms with the most records, listed below
Nuts and seeds refusals from Hong Kong 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 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 3 | +200% |
| 2017 | 1 | |
| 2016 (from Oct) | 1 |
Peanut refusals from Hong Kong
FDA refused 7 peanut lines from Hong Kong between October 2016 and March 20, 2026, 58% of the nuts and seeds lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of nuts and seeds |
|---|---|---|
| Peanut, shelled | 4 | 33.3% |
| Peanut, in shell | 2 | 16.7% |
| Peanut, spread | 1 | 8.3% |
Recent peanut refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka Wing Sheng Trading LimitedTsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong | Peanut, shelled | AFLATOXIN | Source | |
| Ka Wing Sheng Trading LimitedTsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong | Peanut, shelled | AFLATOXIN | Source | |
| Ka Xing Trading Hong KongTsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong | Peanut, in shell | AFLATOXIN | Source | |
| Ka Wing Sheng Trading LimitedTsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong | Peanut, shelled | AFLATOXIN | Source | |
| Ka Wing Sheng Trading LimitedTsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong | Peanut, in shell | AFLATOXIN | Source |
Melon seeds refusals from Hong Kong
FDA refused 3 melon seeds lines from Hong Kong between October 2016 and March 20, 2026, 25% of the nuts and seeds lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of nuts and seeds |
|---|---|---|
| Melon seeds (edible seed) | 2 | 16.7% |
| Melon seeds (edible seed paste) | 1 | 8.3% |
Recent melon seeds refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong King Yuet Trading LimitedNgau Tau Kok, Hong Kong | Melon seeds (edible seed) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| chiu kee trading coHong Kong, Hong Kong | Melon seeds (edible seed) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Hong Fung Trading Co.Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong | Melon seeds (edible seed paste) | UNSAFE COL | Source |
Pumpkin seed refusals from Hong Kong
FDA refused 1 pumpkin seed line from Hong Kong between October 2016 and March 20, 2026, 8% of the nuts and seeds lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of nuts and seeds |
|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin seed (edible seed) | 1 | 8.3% |
Recent pumpkin seed refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainful Trading LimitedSheung Wan, Hong Kong | Pumpkin seed (edible seed) | SULFITELBLNUTRIT LBL | Source |
Other nuts and seeds products refused from Hong Kong
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sesame seed | 1 | 8.3% |
Why FDA refused nuts and seeds from Hong Kong
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFLATOXIN | The article appears to contain a mycotoxin, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it… | 6 | 33% |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 3 | 17% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 2 | 11% |
| ALLERGEN | Major food allergen not declared | 1 | 6% |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 1 | 6% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 1 | 6% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 1 | 6% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 1 | 6% |
| MELAMINE | Melamine | 1 | 6% |
| POISONOUS | Poisonous or deleterious substance | 1 | 6% |
Import alerts for nuts and seeds that list Hong Kong firms
| Alert | Covers | Red | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23-14 | Food products: mycotoxins | 3 |
Hong Kong 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ka Wing Sheng Trading Limited | Tsim Sha Tsui | 5 |
| Hang Hing Marine Products Company | Hong Kong | 1 |
| chiu kee trading co | Hong Kong | 1 |
| Hong Fung Trading Co. | Sai Ying Pun | 1 |
| Ka Xing Trading Hong Kong | Tsim Sha Tsui | 1 |
| Gainful Trading Limited | Sheung Wan | 1 |
| Gm Food Limited | San Po Kong | 1 |
| Hong Kong King Yuet Trading Limited | Ngau Tau Kok | 1 |
Latest nuts and seeds refusals from Hong Kong
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong King Yuet Trading LimitedNgau Tau Kok, Hong Kong | Melon seeds (edible seed) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Ka Wing Sheng Trading LimitedTsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong | Peanut, shelled | AFLATOXIN | Source | |
| Ka Wing Sheng Trading LimitedTsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong | Peanut, shelled | AFLATOXIN | Source | |
| Ka Xing Trading Hong KongTsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong | Peanut, in shell | AFLATOXIN | Source | |
| Ka Wing Sheng Trading LimitedTsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong | Peanut, shelled | AFLATOXIN | Source | |
| Ka Wing Sheng Trading LimitedTsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong | Peanut, in shell | AFLATOXIN | Source | |
| Ka Wing Sheng Trading LimitedTsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong | Peanut, shelled | AFLATOXIN | Source | |
| Gm Food LimitedSan Po Kong, Hong Kong | Peanut, spread | LIST INGREPOISONOUSLACKS FIRM+6 | Source | |
| Hang Hing Marine Products CompanyHong Kong, Hong Kong | Sesame seed (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| chiu kee trading coHong Kong, Hong Kong | Melon seeds (edible seed) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Hong Fung Trading Co.Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong | Melon seeds (edible seed paste) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Gainful Trading LimitedSheung Wan, Hong Kong | Pumpkin seed (edible seed) | SULFITELBLNUTRIT LBL | Source |
Questions about nuts and seeds refusals from Hong Kong
- How many nuts and seeds shipments from Hong Kong did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 1 shipment line of nuts and seeds from Hong Kong in 2026 through March 20, 2026, compared with 5 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse nuts and seeds from Hong Kong?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For nuts and seeds from Hong Kong the most frequent are AFLATOXIN (AFLATOXIN, 6 lines), UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 3 lines) and NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 2 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 Hong Kong?
- As of October 25, 2026, the FDA import alerts for this category that list Hong Kong firms are Import Alert 23-14 (3 firms). General food alerts numbered 99-xx can list Hong Kong firms too; see the country page.
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