FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: cereals and breakfast foods from India
FDA category: Cereal Preparations, Breakfast Foods · October 2016 to February 24, 2026
FDA refused 114 cereals and breakfast foods shipment lines from India between October 2016 and February 24, 2026, 26 of them in 2026; the most refused products were rice flakes and cereal preparations not elsewhere mentioned, most often for MFR INJ (insanitary conditions, may be injurious).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 114
- cereals and breakfast foods lines refused since October 2016
- 26
- refused so far in 2026
- 10
- firms with the most records, listed below
Cereals and breakfast foods refusals from India 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) | 26 | |
| 2025 | 47 | +1075% |
| 2024 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 8 | |
| 2020 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 16 | +45% |
| 2017 | 11 | |
| 2016 (from Oct) | 1 |
Rice flakes refusals from India
FDA refused 80 rice flakes lines from India between October 2016 and February 24, 2026, 70% of the cereals and breakfast foods lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of cereals and breakfast foods |
|---|---|---|
| Rice flakes,puffs,krispies,loops ready to eat | 80 | 70.2% |
Recent rice flakes refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shree Bhagwati Flour & Foods PVT. LTDChangodar, India | Rice flakes,puffs,krispies,loops ready to eat | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| Shree Bhagwati Flour & Foods PVT. LTDChangodar, India | Rice flakes,puffs,krispies,loops ready to eat | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| Shree Bhagwati Flour & Foods PVT. LTDChangodar, India | Rice flakes,puffs,krispies,loops ready to eat | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| Shree Bhagwati Flour & Foods PVT. LTDChangodar, India | Rice flakes,puffs,krispies,loops ready to eat | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| Shree Bhagwati Flour & Foods PVT. LTDChangodar, India | Rice flakes,puffs,krispies,loops ready to eat | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source |
Cereal preparations not elsewhere mentioned refusals from India
FDA refused 10 cereal preparations not elsewhere mentioned lines from India between October 2016 and February 24, 2026, 9% of the cereals and breakfast foods lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of cereals and breakfast foods |
|---|---|---|
| Cereal preparations not elsewhere mentioned, n.e.c. | 10 | 8.8% |
Corn flakes refusals from India
FDA refused 10 corn flakes lines from India between October 2016 and February 24, 2026, 9% of the cereals and breakfast foods lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of cereals and breakfast foods |
|---|---|---|
| Corn flakes,puffs,krispies,loops ready to eat | 10 | 8.8% |
Other cereals and breakfast foods products refused from India
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cream rice | 5 | 4.4% |
| Oat flakes | 4 | 3.5% |
| Breakfast food quick or instant cooking | 2 | 1.8% |
| Mixed cereal flakes | 2 | 1.8% |
| Breakfast foods ready to eat | 1 | 0.9% |
Why FDA refused cereals and breakfast foods from India
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFR INJ | Insanitary conditions, may be injurious | 56 | 26% |
| MFR INSAN | Insanitary manufacturing, processing or packing | 50 | 23% |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 21 | 10% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 19 | 9% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 17 | 8% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 12 | 6% |
| POISONOUS | Poisonous or deleterious substance | 12 | 6% |
| FSVP VIO | Importer not in compliance with FSVP | 11 | 5% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 9 | 4% |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 8 | 4% |
India cereals and breakfast foods firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Spices & Food Exports Pvt.Ltd. | Ambernath (E) | 42 |
| Shree Bhagwati Flour & Foods PVT. LTD | Changodar | 26 |
| Nestle India Ltd | New Delhi | 7 |
| Tulsi Foods | Ajarpura | 6 |
| Laxmi Protein Products Private Limited | Vasad | 4 |
| The Grand Sweets and Snacks | Chennai | 4 |
| Marico Limited | Mumbai | 3 |
| Bikanervala Foods Pvt. Ltd. | Greater Noida | 3 |
| Deepkiran Foods Pvt.Ltd. | Dantali | 2 |
| K.K.R. Food Products | Chelamattom | 2 |
Latest cereals and breakfast foods refusals from India
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shree Bhagwati Flour & Foods PVT. LTDChangodar, India | Rice flakes,puffs,krispies,loops ready to eat | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| Shree Bhagwati Flour & Foods PVT. LTDChangodar, India | Rice flakes,puffs,krispies,loops ready to eat | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| Shree Bhagwati Flour & Foods PVT. LTDChangodar, India | Rice flakes,puffs,krispies,loops ready to eat | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| Shree Bhagwati Flour & Foods PVT. LTDChangodar, India | Rice flakes,puffs,krispies,loops ready to eat | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| Shree Bhagwati Flour & Foods PVT. LTDChangodar, India | Rice flakes,puffs,krispies,loops ready to eat | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| Shree Bhagwati Flour & Foods PVT. LTDChangodar, India | Rice flakes,puffs,krispies,loops ready to eat | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| Shree Bhagwati Flour & Foods PVT. LTDChangodar, India | Rice flakes,puffs,krispies,loops ready to eat | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| Shree Bhagwati Flour & Foods PVT. LTDChangodar, India | Rice flakes,puffs,krispies,loops ready to eat | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| Shree Bhagwati Flour & Foods PVT. LTDChangodar, India | Rice flakes,puffs,krispies,loops ready to eat | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| Shree Bhagwati Flour & Foods PVT. LTDChangodar, India | Rice flakes,puffs,krispies,loops ready to eat | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| Shree Bhagwati Flour & Foods PVT. LTDChangodar, India | Rice flakes,puffs,krispies,loops ready to eat | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| Shree Bhagwati Flour & Foods PVT. LTDChangodar, India | Rice flakes,puffs,krispies,loops ready to eat | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| Shree Bhagwati Flour & Foods PVT. LTDChangodar, India | Rice flakes,puffs,krispies,loops ready to eat | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| Shree Bhagwati Flour & Foods PVT. LTDChangodar, India | Rice flakes,puffs,krispies,loops ready to eat | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| Shree Bhagwati Flour & Foods PVT. LTDChangodar, India | Rice flakes,puffs,krispies,loops ready to eat | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| Shree Bhagwati Flour & Foods PVT. LTDChangodar, India | Rice flakes,puffs,krispies,loops ready to eat | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| Shree Bhagwati Flour & Foods PVT. LTDChangodar, India | Rice flakes,puffs,krispies,loops ready to eat | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| Shree Bhagwati Flour & Foods PVT. LTDChangodar, India | Rice flakes,puffs,krispies,loops ready to eat | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| Shree Bhagwati Flour & Foods PVT. LTDChangodar, India | Rice flakes,puffs,krispies,loops ready to eat | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| Shree Bhagwati Flour & Foods PVT. LTDChangodar, India | Rice flakes,puffs,krispies,loops ready to eat | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source |
Questions about cereals and breakfast foods refusals from India
- How many cereals and breakfast foods shipments from India did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 26 shipment lines of cereals and breakfast foods from India in 2026 through February 24, 2026, compared with 47 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse cereals and breakfast foods from India?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For cereals and breakfast foods from India the most frequent are MFR INJ (insanitary conditions, may be injurious, 56 lines), MFR INSAN (insanitary manufacturing, processing or packing, 50 lines) and SALMONELLA (Salmonella, 21 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover cereals and breakfast foods from India?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in India in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list India firms; see the country page.
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