FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: vine and other fruit from India
FDA category: Fruit and Fruit Products (vine and other fruits) · October 2016 to April 17, 2026
FDA refused 10 vine and other fruit shipment lines from India between October 2016 and April 17, 2026, 1 of them in 2026; the most refused products were other fruit and fruit products and pomegranate, most often for LIST INGRE (ingredients not listed).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 10
- vine and other fruit lines refused since October 2016
- 1
- refused so far in 2026
- 6
- firms with the most records, listed below
Vine and other fruit 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) | 1 | |
| 2023 | 1 | -50% |
| 2022 | 2 | 0% |
| 2021 | 2 | +100% |
| 2020 | 1 | -50% |
| 2019 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 1 |
Other fruit and fruit products refusals from India
FDA refused 4 other fruit and fruit products lines from India between October 2016 and April 17, 2026, 40% of the vine and other fruit lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of vine and other fruit |
|---|---|---|
| Other fruit and fruit products, n.e.c. | 3 | 30.0% |
| Other fruit and fruit products, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied, n.e.c. | 1 | 10.0% |
Recent other fruit and fruit products refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhaya Exports (Pvt) Ltd.Navi Mumbai, India | Other fruit and fruit products, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Venus EnterprisesMumbai, India | Other fruit and fruit products, n.e.c | LIST INGRELACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+2 | Source | |
| Venus EnterprisesMumbai, India | Other fruit and fruit products, n.e.c | LIST INGRELACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+2 | Source | |
| M/S Hindustan Unilever LimitedMalegaon, India | Other fruit and fruit products, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied, n.e.c | UNSAFE COLFALSEUSUAL NAME+1 | Source |
Pomegranate refusals from India
FDA refused 3 pomegranate lines from India between October 2016 and April 17, 2026, 30% of the vine and other fruit lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of vine and other fruit |
|---|---|---|
| Pomegranate, juice, other fruit juices or concentrates | 3 | 30.0% |
Recent pomegranate refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dabur IndiaSolan, India | Pomegranate, juice, other fruit juices or concentrates | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Dabur IndiaSolan, India | Pomegranate, juice, other fruit juices or concentrates | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Dabur India LimitedTonk, India | Pomegranate, juice, other fruit juices or concentrates | UNSAFE COL | Source |
Bitter melon refusals from India
FDA refused 2 bitter melon lines from India between October 2016 and April 17, 2026, 20% of the vine and other fruit lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of vine and other fruit |
|---|---|---|
| Bitter melon, dried or paste | 1 | 10.0% |
| Bitter melon, juice, vine fruit juices or concentrates | 1 | 10.0% |
Recent bitter melon refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EuroasiasMumbai, India | Bitter melon, dried or paste | LIST INGREINCONSPICU | Source | |
| Unique FragrancesNew Delhi, India | Bitter melon, juice, vine fruit juices or concentrates | UNAPPROVED | Source |
Other vine and other fruit products refused from India
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other fruits and fruit products | 1 | 10.0% |
Why FDA refused vine and other fruit from India
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 4 | 17% |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 4 | 17% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 3 | 13% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 3 | 13% |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 3 | 13% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 2 | 9% |
| FALSE | False or misleading labeling | 1 | 4% |
| INCONSPICU | Required information not conspicuous | 1 | 4% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 1 | 4% |
| PRESRV LBL | Chemical preservative not declared | 1 | 4% |
India vine and other fruit firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Dabur India | Solan | 2 |
| Patanjali Ayurved Limited | Haridwar | 1 |
| Euroasias | Mumbai | 1 |
| Unique Fragrances | New Delhi | 1 |
| M/S Hindustan Unilever Limited | Malegaon | 1 |
| Abhaya Exports (Pvt) Ltd. | Navi Mumbai | 1 |
Latest vine and other fruit refusals from India
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patanjali Ayurved LimitedHaridwar, India | Other fruits and fruit products, other fruit juices or concentrates, n.e.c | LIST INGREPRESRV LBLLACKS N/C+1 | Source | |
| Abhaya Exports (Pvt) Ltd.Navi Mumbai, India | Other fruit and fruit products, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Venus EnterprisesMumbai, India | Other fruit and fruit products, n.e.c | LIST INGRELACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+2 | Source | |
| Venus EnterprisesMumbai, India | Other fruit and fruit products, n.e.c | LIST INGRELACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+2 | Source | |
| Dabur IndiaSolan, India | Pomegranate, juice, other fruit juices or concentrates | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Dabur IndiaSolan, India | Pomegranate, juice, other fruit juices or concentrates | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| EuroasiasMumbai, India | Bitter melon, dried or paste | LIST INGREINCONSPICU | Source | |
| M/S Hindustan Unilever LimitedMalegaon, India | Other fruit and fruit products, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied, n.e.c | UNSAFE COLFALSEUSUAL NAME+1 | Source | |
| Dabur India LimitedTonk, India | Pomegranate, juice, other fruit juices or concentrates | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Unique FragrancesNew Delhi, India | Bitter melon, juice, vine fruit juices or concentrates | UNAPPROVED | Source |
Questions about vine and other fruit refusals from India
- How many vine and other fruit shipments from India did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 1 shipment line of vine and other fruit from India in 2026 through April 17, 2026.
- Why does FDA refuse vine and other fruit from India?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For vine and other fruit from India the most frequent are LIST INGRE (ingredients not listed, 4 lines), UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 4 lines) and LACKS N/C (net quantity statement missing, 3 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover vine and other fruit 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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