FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: sauces and prepared meals from Indonesia
FDA category: Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties · October 2016 to September 2, 2026
FDA refused 12 sauces and prepared meals shipment lines from Indonesia between October 2016 and September 2, 2026, 6 of them in 2026; the most refused products were edible bird's nest and chili sauce, most often for SALMONELLA (Salmonella).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 12
- sauces and prepared meals lines refused since October 2016
- 6
- refused so far in 2026
- 3
- firms with the most records, listed below
Sauces and prepared meals refusals from Indonesia 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) | 6 | |
| 2025 | 6 |
Edible bird's nest refusals from Indonesia
FDA refused 6 edible bird's nest lines from Indonesia between October 2016 and September 2, 2026, 50% of the sauces and prepared meals lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of sauces and prepared meals |
|---|---|---|
| Edible bird's nest, ready-to-eat (multiple food specialties, side dishes & desserts) | 6 | 50.0% |
Recent edible bird's nest refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV Sumber AlamSurabaya, Indonesia | Edible bird's nest, ready-to-eat (multiple food specialties, side dishes & desserts) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| CV Sumber AlamSurabaya, Indonesia | Edible bird's nest, ready-to-eat (multiple food specialties, side dishes & desserts) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| CV Sumber AlamSurabaya, Indonesia | Edible bird's nest, ready-to-eat (multiple food specialties, side dishes & desserts) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| CV Sumber AlamSurabaya, Indonesia | Edible bird's nest, ready-to-eat (multiple food specialties, side dishes & desserts) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| CV Sumber AlamSurabaya, Indonesia | Edible bird's nest, ready-to-eat (multiple food specialties, side dishes & desserts) | SALMONELLA | Source |
Chili sauce refusals from Indonesia
FDA refused 4 chili sauce lines from Indonesia between October 2016 and September 2, 2026, 33% of the sauces and prepared meals lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of sauces and prepared meals |
|---|---|---|
| Chili sauce | 4 | 33.3% |
Recent chili sauce refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT. Java Harvest TradingJakarta Utara, Indonesia | Chili sauce | NEEDS FCENO PROCESS | Source | |
| PT. Heinz ABC Indonesia CompanyKarawang, Indonesia | Chili sauce | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| PT. Heinz ABC Indonesia CompanyKarawang, Indonesia | Chili sauce | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| PT. Heinz ABC Indonesia CompanyKarawang, Indonesia | Chili sauce | FSVP VIO | Source |
Soy sauce refusals from Indonesia
FDA refused 2 soy sauce lines from Indonesia between October 2016 and September 2, 2026, 17% of the sauces and prepared meals lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of sauces and prepared meals |
|---|---|---|
| Soy sauce | 2 | 16.7% |
Recent soy sauce refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT. Heinz ABC Indonesia CompanyKarawang, Indonesia | Soy sauce | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| PT. Heinz ABC Indonesia CompanyKarawang, Indonesia | Soy sauce | FSVP VIO | Source |
Why FDA refused sauces and prepared meals from Indonesia
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 6 | 46% |
| FSVP VIO | Importer not in compliance with FSVP | 5 | 38% |
| NEEDS FCE | Processor not registered for canned or acidified foods | 1 | 8% |
| NO PROCESS | No scheduled process filed | 1 | 8% |
Indonesia sauces and prepared meals firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| CV Sumber Alam | Surabaya | 6 |
| PT. Heinz ABC Indonesia Company | Karawang | 5 |
| PT. Java Harvest Trading | Jakarta Utara | 1 |
Latest sauces and prepared meals refusals from Indonesia
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV Sumber AlamSurabaya, Indonesia | Edible bird's nest, ready-to-eat (multiple food specialties, side dishes & desserts) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| CV Sumber AlamSurabaya, Indonesia | Edible bird's nest, ready-to-eat (multiple food specialties, side dishes & desserts) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| CV Sumber AlamSurabaya, Indonesia | Edible bird's nest, ready-to-eat (multiple food specialties, side dishes & desserts) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| CV Sumber AlamSurabaya, Indonesia | Edible bird's nest, ready-to-eat (multiple food specialties, side dishes & desserts) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| CV Sumber AlamSurabaya, Indonesia | Edible bird's nest, ready-to-eat (multiple food specialties, side dishes & desserts) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| CV Sumber AlamSurabaya, Indonesia | Edible bird's nest, ready-to-eat (multiple food specialties, side dishes & desserts) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| PT. Java Harvest TradingJakarta Utara, Indonesia | Chili sauce | NEEDS FCENO PROCESS | Source | |
| PT. Heinz ABC Indonesia CompanyKarawang, Indonesia | Soy sauce | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| PT. Heinz ABC Indonesia CompanyKarawang, Indonesia | Chili sauce | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| PT. Heinz ABC Indonesia CompanyKarawang, Indonesia | Chili sauce | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| PT. Heinz ABC Indonesia CompanyKarawang, Indonesia | Chili sauce | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| PT. Heinz ABC Indonesia CompanyKarawang, Indonesia | Soy sauce | FSVP VIO | Source |
Questions about sauces and prepared meals refusals from Indonesia
- How many sauces and prepared meals shipments from Indonesia did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 6 shipment lines of sauces and prepared meals from Indonesia in 2026 through September 2, 2026, compared with 6 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse sauces and prepared meals from Indonesia?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For sauces and prepared meals from Indonesia the most frequent are SALMONELLA (Salmonella, 6 lines), FSVP VIO (importer not in compliance with FSVP, 5 lines) and NEEDS FCE (processor not registered for canned or acidified foods, 1 line). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover sauces and prepared meals from Indonesia?
- As of October 25, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Indonesia in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Indonesia firms; see the country page.
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