FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: spices from Indonesia
FDA category: Spices, Flavors, and Salts · October 2016 to October 13, 2026
FDA refused 129 spices shipment lines from Indonesia between October 2016 and October 13, 2026, 100 of them in 2026; the most refused products were mixed spices and seasoning with salt and cinnamon, most often for RADIONUC (RADIONUC).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 129
- spices lines refused since October 2016
- 100
- refused so far in 2026
- 10
- firms with the most records, listed below
Spices 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) | 100 | |
| 2025 | 18 | +1700% |
| 2024 | 1 | -67% |
| 2023 | 3 | +200% |
| 2022 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 1 | -50% |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 | |
| 2016 (from Oct) | 1 |
Mixed spices and seasoning with salt refusals from Indonesia
FDA refused 23 mixed spices and seasoning with salt lines from Indonesia between October 2016 and October 13, 2026, 18% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c. | 23 | 17.8% |
Cinnamon refusals from Indonesia
FDA refused 21 cinnamon lines from Indonesia between October 2016 and October 13, 2026, 16% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon, cassia, ground, cracked (spice) | 18 | 14.0% |
| Cinnamon, cassia, whole (spice) | 3 | 2.3% |
Recent cinnamon refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT.Indoharvest SpiceMojokerto, Indonesia | Cinnamon, cassia, ground, cracked (spice) | Source | ||
| PT.Indoharvest SpiceMojokerto, Indonesia | Cinnamon, cassia, ground, cracked (spice) | Source | ||
| PT Tripper NatureBekasi, Indonesia | Cinnamon, cassia, ground, cracked (spice) | Source |
Vanilla bean refusals from Indonesia
FDA refused 12 vanilla bean lines from Indonesia between October 2016 and October 13, 2026, 9% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Vanilla bean, raw material for extracts and flavors | 12 | 9.3% |
Recent vanilla bean refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT. Umbu Akses GlobalBogor, West, Indonesia | Vanilla bean, raw material for extracts and flavors | Source | ||
| CV.Vanilla Gemstone IndonesiaSukabumi, Indonesia | Vanilla bean, raw material for extracts and flavors | Source | ||
| CV Kharisma NusantaraSurabaya, Indonesia | Vanilla bean, raw material for extracts and flavors | Source |
Other spices products refused from Indonesia
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Essential oils for flavoring | 11 | 8.5% |
| Spices and seasoning | 11 | 8.5% |
| Vanilla | 11 | 8.5% |
| Pepper | 5 | 3.9% |
| Bay | 4 | 3.1% |
| Nutmeg | 4 | 3.1% |
Why FDA refused spices from Indonesia
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| RADIONUC | Article appears to contain the radionuclide, Cesium-137, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may… | 23 | 32% |
| MFR INSAN | Insanitary manufacturing, processing or packing | 17 | 24% |
| MFR INJ | Insanitary conditions, may be injurious | 16 | 23% |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 5 | 7% |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 4 | 6% |
| PB-FOOD | Appears to contain a poisonous or deleterious substance, lead, which may render it injurious to health. | 2 | 3% |
| DIETARYLBL | Not identified as a dietary supplement | 1 | 1% |
| HEALTH C | Unauthorized nutrient content or health claim | 1 | 1% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 1 | 1% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 1 | 1% |
Indonesia spices firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| PT Natural Java Spice | Surabaya | 18 |
| PT Tripper Nature | Bekasi | 15 |
| PT. Java Harvest Trading | Jakarta Utara | 9 |
| Cv.Fajar Jaya | North Jakarta | 8 |
| PT.Indoharvest Spice | Mojokerto | 8 |
| PT.Kobe Boga Utama | Tangerang | 7 |
| PT Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur Tbk | Bekasi | 6 |
| PT. Aman Jaya Perdana | Bandar Lampung | 5 |
| PT. Sri Janya Agro | Surabaya | 4 |
| PT Karimun Kencana Aromatics | Medan | 1 |
Latest spices refusals from Indonesia
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT.Indoharvest SpiceMojokerto, Indonesia | Clove, whole (spice) | FILTHY | Source | |
| PT. van AromaGunung Putri - Bogor, Indonesia | Clove, natural extract or flavor (spice) | Source | ||
| PT.Indoharvest SpiceMojokerto, Indonesia | Cinnamon, cassia, ground, cracked (spice) | Source | ||
| PT Bening Big Tree Farms, JlSukoharjo, Indonesia | Salt, sea (table salt) | Source | ||
| PT.Indoharvest SpiceMojokerto, Indonesia | Cinnamon, cassia, ground, cracked (spice) | Source | ||
| PT. Umbu Akses GlobalBogor, West, Indonesia | Vanilla, natural extract or flavor (spice) | Source | ||
| PT. Umbu Akses GlobalBogor, West, Indonesia | Vanilla, ground, cracked (spice) | Source | ||
| PT. Umbu Akses GlobalBogor, West, Indonesia | Vanilla, natural extract or flavor (spice) | Source | ||
| PT. Umbu Akses GlobalBogor, West, Indonesia | Vanilla bean, raw material for extracts and flavors | Source | ||
| CV.Vanilla Gemstone IndonesiaSukabumi, Indonesia | Vanilla bean, raw material for extracts and flavors | Source | ||
| Haldin Pacific Semesta, PT (Cibitung Plant)Bekasi, Indonesia | Pandanus leaf, natural extract or flavor (spice) | Source | ||
| PT. Sri Janya AgroSurabaya, Indonesia | Clove, whole (spice) | RADIONUC | Source | |
| PT. Sri Janya AgroSurabaya, Indonesia | Mace, ground, cracked (spice) | RADIONUC | Source | |
| PT. Sri Janya AgroSurabaya, Indonesia | Pepper, black, ground, cracked (spice) | RADIONUC | Source | |
| PT. Sri Janya AgroSurabaya, Indonesia | Mace, ground, cracked (spice) | RADIONUC | Source | |
| PT. Aman Jaya PerdanaBandar Lampung, Indonesia | Pepper,black, whole (spice) | RADIONUC | Source | |
| PT. Aman Jaya PerdanaBandar Lampung, Indonesia | Pepper,black, whole (spice) | RADIONUC | Source | |
| PT.Indoharvest SpiceMojokerto, Indonesia | Mace, ground, cracked (spice) | RADIONUC | Source | |
| PT Tripper NatureBekasi, Indonesia | Cinnamon, cassia, ground, cracked (spice) | Source | ||
| CV Kharisma NusantaraSurabaya, Indonesia | Vanilla bean, raw material for extracts and flavors | Source |
Questions about spices refusals from Indonesia
- How many spices shipments from Indonesia did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 100 shipment lines of spices from Indonesia in 2026 through October 13, 2026, compared with 18 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse spices from Indonesia?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For spices from Indonesia the most frequent are RADIONUC (RADIONUC, 23 lines), MFR INSAN (insanitary manufacturing, processing or packing, 17 lines) and MFR INJ (insanitary conditions, may be injurious, 16 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover spices from Indonesia?
- As of October 26, 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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