FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: candy and chewing gum from Italy
FDA category: Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum · October 2016 to October 7, 2026
FDA refused 65 candy and chewing gum shipment lines from Italy between October 2016 and October 7, 2026, 6 of them in 2026; the most refused products were chewing gum and flavored candy, most often for UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 65
- candy and chewing gum lines refused since October 2016
- 6
- refused so far in 2026
- 3
- firms with the most records, listed below
Candy and chewing gum refusals from Italy 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 | 21 | -12% |
| 2024 | 24 | +1100% |
| 2023 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 1 | -75% |
| 2020 | 4 | |
| 2018 | 3 | -25% |
| 2017 | 4 |
Chewing gum refusals from Italy
FDA refused 43 chewing gum lines from Italy between October 2016 and October 7, 2026, 66% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Chewing gum (without chocolate) | 40 | 61.5% |
| Chewing gum, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | 3 | 4.6% |
Recent chewing gum refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indaco S.p.A.Caivano, Italy | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Indaco S.p.A.Caivano, Italy | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLHEALTH C | Source | |
| Ferrero -SpaAlba, Italy | Chewing gum, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | INCONSPICUNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Indaco S.p.A.Caivano, Italy | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Indaco S.p.A.Caivano, Italy | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source |
Flavored candy refusals from Italy
FDA refused 6 flavored candy lines from Italy between October 2016 and October 7, 2026, 9% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | 6 | 9.2% |
Recent flavored candy refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albergian s.r.l.Pinerolo, Italy | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LIST INGRECOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Albergian s.r.l.Pinerolo, Italy | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LIST INGRECOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Albergian s.r.l.Pinerolo, Italy | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LIST INGRECOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Baratti e MilanoBra, Italy | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LIST INGRECOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Albergian s.r.l.Pinerolo, Italy | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LIST INGRECOLOR LBLG | Source |
Candy without chocolate n.e.c. refusals from Italy
FDA refused 3 candy without chocolate n.e.c. lines from Italy between October 2016 and October 7, 2026, 5% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Candy without chocolate n.e.c. | 3 | 4.6% |
Other candy and chewing gum products refused from Italy
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Caramel candy pieces | 3 | 4.6% |
| Hard candy with nut or nut products | 3 | 4.6% |
| Soft candy without nuts and fruit | 3 | 4.6% |
| Candy bar or pieces | 1 | 1.5% |
| Jellied candy | 1 | 1.5% |
| Marshmallow candy | 1 | 1.5% |
Why FDA refused candy and chewing gum from Italy
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 39 | 38% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 15 | 15% |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 13 | 13% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 10 | 10% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 10 | 10% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 4 | 4% |
| FALSE | False or misleading labeling | 3 | 3% |
| FSVP VIO | Importer not in compliance with FSVP | 3 | 3% |
| INCONSPICU | Required information not conspicuous | 3 | 3% |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 3 | 3% |
Italy 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Indaco S.p.A. | Caivano | 41 |
| Skane Konfetyrer | Naples | 3 |
| Ferrero -Spa | Alba | 1 |
Latest candy and chewing gum refusals from Italy
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indaco S.p.A.Caivano, Italy | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Bulgari Agostino SrlPavone del Mella, Italy | Marshmallow candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLLIST INGRELACKS N/C+3 | Source | |
| Skane KonfetyrerNaples, Italy | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLLIST INGREINCONSPICU+4 | Source | |
| Skane KonfetyrerNaples, Italy | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGLACKS N/C+1 | Source | |
| Skane KonfetyrerNaples, Italy | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGLACKS N/C+1 | Source | |
| Indaco S.p.A.Caivano, Italy | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLHEALTH C | Source | |
| Indaco S.p.A.Caivano, Italy | Mixed/assorted hard candy without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLLIST INGREINCONSPICU | Source | |
| Ferrero -SpaAlba, Italy | Chewing gum, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | INCONSPICUNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Baratti e MilanoBra, Italy | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LIST INGRECOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Albergian s.r.l.Pinerolo, Italy | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LIST INGRECOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Albergian s.r.l.Pinerolo, Italy | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LIST INGRECOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Albergian s.r.l.Pinerolo, Italy | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LIST INGRECOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Baratti e MilanoBra, Italy | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LIST INGRECOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Albergian s.r.l.Pinerolo, Italy | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LIST INGRECOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| G.B. Ambrosoli SpARonago, Italy | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | USUAL NAMEALLERGEN | Source | |
| Indaco S.p.A.Caivano, Italy | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Indaco S.p.A.Caivano, Italy | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Indaco S.p.A.Caivano, Italy | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Indaco S.p.A.Caivano, Italy | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Indaco S.p.A.Caivano, Italy | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source |
Questions about candy and chewing gum refusals from Italy
- How many candy and chewing gum shipments from Italy did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 6 shipment lines of candy and chewing gum from Italy in 2026 through October 7, 2026, compared with 21 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse candy and chewing gum from Italy?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For candy and chewing gum from Italy the most frequent are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 39 lines), LIST INGRE (ingredients not listed, 15 lines) and COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 13 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 Italy?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Italy in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Italy firms; see the country page.
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