FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: dressings and condiments from India
FDA category: Dressings and Condiments · October 2016 to October 7, 2026
FDA refused 276 dressings and condiments shipment lines from India between October 2016 and October 7, 2026, 75 of them in 2026; the most refused products were chutney and condiments, most often for FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 276
- dressings and condiments lines refused since October 2016
- 75
- refused so far in 2026
- 10
- firms with the most records, listed below
Dressings and condiments 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) | 75 | |
| 2025 | 21 | +5% |
| 2024 | 20 | +122% |
| 2023 | 9 | +13% |
| 2022 | 8 | -58% |
| 2021 | 19 | +171% |
| 2020 | 7 | -22% |
| 2019 | 9 | -85% |
| 2018 | 62 | +41% |
| 2017 | 44 | |
| 2016 (from Oct) | 2 |
Chutney refusals from India
FDA refused 111 chutney lines from India between October 2016 and October 7, 2026, 40% of the dressings and condiments lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of dressings and condiments |
|---|---|---|
| Chutney | 111 | 40.2% |
Recent chutney refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M/S. Capital Foods LimitedNashik, India | Chutney | FILTHY | Source | |
| Khyati Global Ventures LimitedMumbai, India | Chutney | LIST INGRELACKS N/CNUTRIT LBL+2 | Source | |
| Jay Bhavani VadapavSantej, India | Chutney | FILTHY | Source | |
| Capital Foods Private LimitedBhilad, India | Chutney | FILTHY | Source | |
| Capital Foods Private LimitedBhilad, India | Chutney | FILTHY | Source |
Condiments refusals from India
FDA refused 106 condiments lines from India between October 2016 and October 7, 2026, 38% of the dressings and condiments lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of dressings and condiments |
|---|---|---|
| Condiments, n.e.c. | 106 | 38.4% |
Recent condiments refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anu TradersSiraj Nagar, India | Condiments, n.e.c | NEEDS FCENO PROCESS | Source | |
| Anu TradersSiraj Nagar, India | Condiments, n.e.c | NEEDS FCENO PROCESS | Source | |
| M/S. Capital Foods LimitedNashik, India | Condiments, n.e.c | FILTHY | Source |
Catsup refusals from India
FDA refused 14 catsup lines from India between October 2016 and October 7, 2026, 5% of the dressings and condiments lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of dressings and condiments |
|---|---|---|
| Catsup | 14 | 5.1% |
Recent catsup refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Foods Private LimitedBhilad, India | Catsup | FILTHY | Source |
Other dressings and condiments products refused from India
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Relish | 14 | 5.1% |
| Standardized dressing | 13 | 4.7% |
| Vinegar | 6 | 2.2% |
| Mustard | 5 | 1.8% |
| Sandwich spread | 5 | 1.8% |
| Pepper sauce | 2 | 0.7% |
Why FDA refused dressings and condiments from India
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 | 87 | 25% |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 67 | 19% |
| NO PROCESS | No scheduled process filed | 45 | 13% |
| NEEDS FCE | Processor not registered for canned or acidified foods | 33 | 10% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 25 | 7% |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 24 | 7% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 22 | 6% |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 16 | 5% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 15 | 4% |
| FSVP VIO | Importer not in compliance with FSVP | 11 | 3% |
India dressings and condiments firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Desai Brothers Limited | Pune | 64 |
| M/S. Capital Foods Limited | Nashik | 45 |
| Capital Foods Private Limited | Bhilad | 18 |
| Anand Food & Dairy Products | Bedva | 17 |
| Sgr (777) Foods Private Limited | Gummidipoondi | 10 |
| Elmac Foods | Haora | 9 |
| Anu Traders | Siraj Nagar | 9 |
| Bedekar & Sons Pvt Ltd | Mumbai | 8 |
| Four Seasons Flavours Co. | Barotiwala Dist. | 7 |
| Rite Spice Private Limited | Secunderabad | 6 |
Latest dressings and condiments refusals from India
Questions about dressings and condiments refusals from India
- How many dressings and condiments shipments from India did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 75 shipment lines of dressings and condiments from India in 2026 through October 7, 2026, compared with 21 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse dressings and condiments from India?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For dressings and condiments from India the most frequent are FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 87 lines), PESTICIDE (pesticide chemical residue, 67 lines) and NO PROCESS (no scheduled process filed, 45 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover dressings and condiments from India?
- As of October 25, 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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