FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: candy and chewing gum from Israel
FDA category: Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum · October 2016 to August 14, 2026
FDA refused 73 candy and chewing gum shipment lines from Israel between October 2016 and August 14, 2026, 1 of them in 2026; the most refused products were chewing gum and soft candy without nuts and fruit, most often for NO ENGLISH (required label information not in English).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 73
- candy and chewing gum lines refused since October 2016
- 1
- refused so far in 2026
- 9
- firms with the most records, listed below
Candy and chewing gum refusals from Israel 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 | 1 | -75% |
| 2024 | 4 | -86% |
| 2023 | 28 | +115% |
| 2022 | 13 | +1200% |
| 2021 | 1 | -87% |
| 2020 | 8 | +700% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | -91% |
| 2017 | 11 | |
| 2016 (from Oct) | 4 |
Chewing gum refusals from Israel
FDA refused 32 chewing gum lines from Israel between October 2016 and August 14, 2026, 44% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Chewing gum (without chocolate) | 32 | 43.8% |
Recent chewing gum refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leiman Schlussel LtdYavne, Israel | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | COLORLABEL | Source | |
| Elite Confectionery LtdNof Ha-Galil, Israel | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | NO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Unilever Shefa Israel Ltd.Arad, Israel | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | NO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Leiman Schlussel LtdYavne, Israel | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Leiman Schlussel LtdYavne, Israel | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLG | Source |
Soft candy without nuts and fruit refusals from Israel
FDA refused 27 soft candy without nuts and fruit lines from Israel between October 2016 and August 14, 2026, 37% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | 27 | 37.0% |
Mint candy refusals from Israel
FDA refused 7 mint candy lines from Israel between October 2016 and August 14, 2026, 10% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Mint candy, hard, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | 7 | 9.6% |
Recent mint candy refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAYA FOOD INDUSTRIES Ltd.Mishor Adumim, Israel | Mint candy, hard, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Leiman Schlussel LtdYavne, Israel | Mint candy, hard, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | NO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Leiman Schlussel LtdYavne, Israel | Mint candy, hard, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLG | Source |
Other candy and chewing gum products refused from Israel
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Candy bar or pieces | 3 | 4.1% |
| Caramel candy bar | 2 | 2.7% |
| Hard candy without nuts and fruit | 1 | 1.4% |
| Jellied candies | 1 | 1.4% |
Why FDA refused candy and chewing gum from Israel
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 42 | 23% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 27 | 15% |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 25 | 14% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 21 | 11% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 17 | 9% |
| ALLERGEN | Major food allergen not declared | 15 | 8% |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 12 | 7% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 9 | 5% |
| HEALTH C | Unauthorized nutrient content or health claim | 8 | 4% |
| STD IDENT | Does not conform to standard of identity | 7 | 4% |
Israel candy and chewing gum firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Leiman Schlussel Ltd | Yavne | 35 |
| Nitzaney Hadar Production & Marketing of Foods Ltd | Ashdod | 12 |
| Assira Agricultural Cooperative | Nablus | 8 |
| Achdut factory for tahini halva and sweets | Ari'El | 5 |
| MAYA FOOD INDUSTRIES Ltd. | Mishor Adumim | 4 |
| Fadi Amer Sbeihat | Jerusalem | 3 |
| Unilever Shefa Israel Ltd. | Arad | 1 |
| Kolbo Hazi Hinam Ltd | Holon | 1 |
| Elite Confectionery Ltd | Nof Ha-Galil | 1 |
Latest candy and chewing gum refusals from Israel
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leiman Schlussel LtdYavne, Israel | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | COLORLABEL | Source | |
| MAYA FOOD INDUSTRIES Ltd.Mishor Adumim, Israel | Mint candy, hard, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Fadi Amer SbeihatJerusalem, Israel | Caramel candy bar, hard, with coconut (without chocolate) | NO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Fadi Amer SbeihatJerusalem, Israel | Caramel candy bar, hard, with coconut (without chocolate) | NO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Fadi Amer SbeihatJerusalem, Israel | Jellied candies, hard (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | NO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Elite Confectionery LtdNof Ha-Galil, Israel | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | NO ENGLISH | Source | |
| MAYA FOOD INDUSTRIES Ltd.Mishor Adumim, Israel | Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Unilever Shefa Israel Ltd.Arad, Israel | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | NO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Leiman Schlussel LtdYavne, Israel | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Leiman Schlussel LtdYavne, Israel | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Leiman Schlussel LtdYavne, Israel | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | NO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Leiman Schlussel LtdYavne, Israel | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Leiman Schlussel LtdYavne, Israel | Mint candy, hard, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | NO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Leiman Schlussel LtdYavne, Israel | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Leiman Schlussel LtdYavne, Israel | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Leiman Schlussel LtdYavne, Israel | Mint candy, hard, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Leiman Schlussel LtdYavne, Israel | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Leiman Schlussel LtdYavne, Israel | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Leiman Schlussel LtdYavne, Israel | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | NO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Leiman Schlussel LtdYavne, Israel | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLG | Source |
Questions about candy and chewing gum refusals from Israel
- How many candy and chewing gum shipments from Israel did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 1 shipment line of candy and chewing gum from Israel in 2026 through August 14, 2026, compared with 1 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse candy and chewing gum from Israel?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For candy and chewing gum from Israel the most frequent are NO ENGLISH (required label information not in English, 42 lines), LACKS N/C (net quantity statement missing, 27 lines) and COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 25 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover candy and chewing gum from Israel?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Israel in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Israel firms; see the country page.
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