FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: berries and citrus from Iraq
FDA category: Fruit and Fruit Products (berries, citrus and core fruits) · October 2016 to September 17, 2026
FDA refused 8 berries and citrus shipment lines from Iraq between October 2016 and September 17, 2026, 1 of them in 2026; the most refused products were orange and raisins, most often for FSVP VIO (importer not in compliance with FSVP).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 8
- berries and citrus lines refused since October 2016
- 1
- refused so far in 2026
- 3
- firms with the most records, listed below
Berries and citrus refusals from Iraq 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 | |
| 2025 | 7 |
Orange refusals from Iraq
FDA refused 6 orange lines from Iraq between October 2016 and September 17, 2026, 75% of the berries and citrus lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of berries and citrus |
|---|---|---|
| Orange, citrus fruit juices or concentrates | 6 | 75.0% |
Recent orange refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karawanchi For of Drink and Healthy WaterKirkuk, Iraq | Orange, citrus fruit juices or concentrates | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Karawanchi For of Drink and Healthy WaterKirkuk, Iraq | Orange, citrus fruit juices or concentrates | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Karawanchi For of Drink and Healthy WaterKirkuk, Iraq | Orange, citrus fruit juices or concentrates | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Karawanchi For of Drink and Healthy WaterKirkuk, Iraq | Orange, citrus fruit juices or concentrates | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Karawanchi For of Drink and Healthy WaterKirkuk, Iraq | Orange, citrus fruit juices or concentrates | FSVP VIO | Source |
Raisins refusals from Iraq
FDA refused 2 raisins lines from Iraq between October 2016 and September 17, 2026, 25% of the berries and citrus lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of berries and citrus |
|---|---|---|
| Raisins (dried grapes) (berry) | 2 | 25.0% |
Recent raisins refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rechard Co. Trans. & Gen TradeAlqosh, Iraq | Raisins (dried grapes) (berry) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Dorat Al Sayab For Trading CoBasra, Iraq | Raisins (dried grapes) (berry) | SULFITELBLPESTICIDE | Source |
Why FDA refused berries and citrus from Iraq
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSVP VIO | Importer not in compliance with FSVP | 6 | 67% |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 1 | 11% |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 1 | 11% |
| SULFITELBL | Appears to be misbranded because 1) it appears to contain sulfites but the label fails to declare the… | 1 | 11% |
Iraq berries and citrus firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Karawanchi For of Drink and Healthy Water | Kirkuk | 6 |
| Rechard Co. Trans. & Gen Trade | Alqosh | 1 |
| Dorat Al Sayab For Trading Co | Basra | 1 |
Latest berries and citrus refusals from Iraq
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rechard Co. Trans. & Gen TradeAlqosh, Iraq | Raisins (dried grapes) (berry) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Dorat Al Sayab For Trading CoBasra, Iraq | Raisins (dried grapes) (berry) | SULFITELBLPESTICIDE | Source | |
| Karawanchi For of Drink and Healthy WaterKirkuk, Iraq | Orange, citrus fruit juices or concentrates | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Karawanchi For of Drink and Healthy WaterKirkuk, Iraq | Orange, citrus fruit juices or concentrates | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Karawanchi For of Drink and Healthy WaterKirkuk, Iraq | Orange, citrus fruit juices or concentrates | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Karawanchi For of Drink and Healthy WaterKirkuk, Iraq | Orange, citrus fruit juices or concentrates | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Karawanchi For of Drink and Healthy WaterKirkuk, Iraq | Orange, citrus fruit juices or concentrates | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Karawanchi For of Drink and Healthy WaterKirkuk, Iraq | Orange, citrus fruit juices or concentrates | FSVP VIO | Source |
Questions about berries and citrus refusals from Iraq
- How many berries and citrus shipments from Iraq did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 1 shipment line of berries and citrus from Iraq in 2026 through September 17, 2026, compared with 7 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse berries and citrus from Iraq?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For berries and citrus from Iraq the most frequent are FSVP VIO (importer not in compliance with FSVP, 6 lines), FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 1 line) and PESTICIDE (pesticide chemical residue, 1 line). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover berries and citrus from Iraq?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Iraq in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Iraq firms; see the country page.
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