FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: root vegetables and mushrooms from Hong Kong
FDA category: Vegetables and Vegetable Products (root and tuber vegetables, fungi) · October 2016 to August 28, 2026
FDA refused 58 root vegetables and mushrooms shipment lines from Hong Kong between October 2016 and August 28, 2026, 4 of them in 2026; the most refused products were mushrooms and other fungi products and fungus, most often for FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 58
- root vegetables and mushrooms lines refused since October 2016
- 4
- refused so far in 2026
- 10
- firms with the most records, listed below
Root vegetables and mushrooms 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) | 4 | |
| 2025 | 22 | |
| 2023 | 2 | 0% |
| 2022 | 2 | -60% |
| 2021 | 5 | 0% |
| 2020 | 5 | |
| 2018 | 5 | -50% |
| 2017 | 10 | |
| 2016 (from Oct) | 3 |
Mushrooms and other fungi products refusals from Hong Kong
FDA refused 18 mushrooms and other fungi products lines from Hong Kong between October 2016 and August 28, 2026, 31% of the root vegetables and mushrooms lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of root vegetables and mushrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Mushrooms and other fungi products, whole (button), n.e.c. | 15 | 25.9% |
| Mushrooms and other fungi products, broken or kibbled, n.e.c. | 3 | 5.2% |
Recent mushrooms and other fungi products refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lu Shan Development Co LtdHongkong, Hong Kong | Mushrooms and other fungi products, broken or kibbled, n.e.c | FILTHY | Source | |
| Lu Shan Development Co LtdHongkong, Hong Kong | Mushrooms and other fungi products, broken or kibbled, n.e.c | FILTHY | Source | |
| Yue Sang Trading LtdChai Wan, Hong Kong | Mushrooms and other fungi products, broken or kibbled, n.e.c | FILTHY | Source | |
| Pang Li Trading CoSheung Wan, Hong Kong | Mushrooms and other fungi products, whole (button), n.e.c | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Pang Li Trading CoSheung Wan, Hong Kong | Mushrooms and other fungi products, whole (button), n.e.c | PESTICIDE | Source |
Fungus refusals from Hong Kong
FDA refused 10 fungus lines from Hong Kong between October 2016 and August 28, 2026, 17% of the root vegetables and mushrooms lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of root vegetables and mushrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Fungus, black (cloud ears), whole (button) (fungi) | 5 | 8.6% |
| Fungus, black (cloud ears), fungi products, n.e.c. | 3 | 5.2% |
| Fungus, white, whole (button) (fungi) | 2 | 3.4% |
Mushroom refusals from Hong Kong
FDA refused 9 mushroom lines from Hong Kong between October 2016 and August 28, 2026, 16% of the root vegetables and mushrooms lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of root vegetables and mushrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Mushroom, shiitake, broken or kibbled | 5 | 8.6% |
| Mushroom, shiitake , whole (button) (fungi) | 4 | 6.9% |
Recent mushroom refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pang Li Trading CoSheung Wan, Hong Kong | Mushroom, shiitake , whole (button) (fungi) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Pang Li Trading CoSheung Wan, Hong Kong | Mushroom, shiitake, broken or kibbled | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Pang Li Trading CoSheung Wan, Hong Kong | Mushroom, shiitake, broken or kibbled | SULFITELBLPESTICIDE | Source | |
| Pang Li Trading CoSheung Wan, Hong Kong | Mushroom, shiitake, broken or kibbled | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Pang Li Trading CoSheung Wan, Hong Kong | Mushroom, shiitake, broken or kibbled | PESTICIDE | Source |
Other root vegetables and mushrooms products refused from Hong Kong
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lily | 3 | 5.2% |
| Fungi products not mentioned elsewhere | 2 | 3.4% |
| Ginseng | 2 | 3.4% |
Why FDA refused root vegetables and mushrooms from Hong Kong
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 31 | 44% |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 20 | 29% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 4 | 6% |
| NO PROCESS | No scheduled process filed | 3 | 4% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 2 | 3% |
| NEEDS FCE | Processor not registered for canned or acidified foods | 2 | 3% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 2 | 3% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 2 | 3% |
| SULFITELBL | Appears to be misbranded because 1) it appears to contain sulfites but the label fails to declare the… | 2 | 3% |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 2 | 3% |
Import alerts for root vegetables and mushrooms that list Hong Kong firms
| Alert | Covers | Red | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-05 | Dried fungus (mushrooms) from Hong Kong and China: filth | 4 |
Hong Kong root vegetables and mushrooms firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Pang Li Trading Co | Sheung Wan | 14 |
| Gui Nan Hong Company Limited | Sheung Wan | 5 |
| Wing Cheong Marine Product | Hong Kong | 3 |
| Hong Fung Trading Co. | Sai Ying Pun | 3 |
| Ka Xing Trading Hong Kong | KOWLOON | 3 |
| Sanwa Food Enterprise Company | Chai Wan | 2 |
| chiu kee trading co | Hong Kong | 2 |
| Hongkong Tianbao Food Co.,Limited | Kwai Chung | 2 |
| Gainful Trading Limited | Sheung Wan | 1 |
| Manwill Trading Development Co. Limited | Tsuen Wan | 1 |
Latest root vegetables and mushrooms refusals from Hong Kong
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sk Seafood LimtedSan Po Kong, Hong Kong | Mushroom, shiitake, pieces and stems, sliced | FILTHY | Source | |
| Pang Li Trading CoSheung Wan, Hong Kong | Mushroom, shiitake , whole (button) (fungi) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Gui Nan Hong Company LimitedSheung Wan, Hong Kong | Yams, dried or paste (root & tuber vegetable) | SULFITELBL | Source | |
| Gui Nan Hong Company LimitedSheung Wan, Hong Kong | Lily (flower, bulb, stem), dried or paste | FALSE | Source | |
| Lu Shan Development Co LtdHongkong, Hong Kong | Mushrooms and other fungi products, broken or kibbled, n.e.c | FILTHY | Source | |
| Lu Shan Development Co LtdHongkong, Hong Kong | Mushrooms and other fungi products, broken or kibbled, n.e.c | FILTHY | Source | |
| chiu kee trading coHong Kong, Hong Kong | Mushroom, common (agaricus bisporus), fungi products, n.e.c | FILTHY | Source | |
| Ka Xing Trading Hong KongKOWLOON, Hong Kong | Lily (flower, bulb, stem) (root & tuber vegetable) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Hong Kong King Yuet Trading LimitedNgau Tau Kok, Hong Kong | Mushroom, shiitake, fungi products, n.e.c | FILTHY | Source | |
| Yue Sang Trading LtdChai Wan, Hong Kong | Mushrooms and other fungi products, broken or kibbled, n.e.c | FILTHY | Source | |
| Pang Li Trading CoSheung Wan, Hong Kong | Mushroom, shiitake, broken or kibbled | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| chiu kee trading coHong Kong, Hong Kong | Mushroom, morel, fungi products, n.e.c | FILTHY | Source | |
| Pang Li Trading CoSheung Wan, Hong Kong | Mushroom, shiitake, broken or kibbled | SULFITELBLPESTICIDE | Source | |
| Pang Li Trading CoSheung Wan, Hong Kong | Mushroom, shiitake, broken or kibbled | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Pang Li Trading CoSheung Wan, Hong Kong | Mushroom, shiitake, broken or kibbled | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Pang Li Trading CoSheung Wan, Hong Kong | Mushroom, shiitake, broken or kibbled | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Pang Li Trading CoSheung Wan, Hong Kong | Mushrooms and other fungi products, whole (button), n.e.c | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Pang Li Trading CoSheung Wan, Hong Kong | Mushrooms and other fungi products, whole (button), n.e.c | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Pang Li Trading CoSheung Wan, Hong Kong | Mushrooms and other fungi products, whole (button), n.e.c | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Pang Li Trading CoSheung Wan, Hong Kong | Mushrooms and other fungi products, whole (button), n.e.c | PESTICIDE | Source |
Questions about root vegetables and mushrooms refusals from Hong Kong
- How many root vegetables and mushrooms shipments from Hong Kong did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 4 shipment lines of root vegetables and mushrooms from Hong Kong in 2026 through August 28, 2026, compared with 22 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse root vegetables and mushrooms from Hong Kong?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For root vegetables and mushrooms from Hong Kong the most frequent are FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 31 lines), PESTICIDE (pesticide chemical residue, 20 lines) and LACKS FIRM (manufacturer name and address missing, 4 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover root vegetables and mushrooms from Hong Kong?
- As of October 26, 2026, the FDA import alerts for this category that list Hong Kong firms are Import Alert 25-05 (4 firms). General food alerts numbered 99-xx can list Hong Kong firms too; see the country page.
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