FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: coffee and tea from Italy
FDA category: Coffee and Tea · October 2016 to April 16, 2024
FDA refused 14 coffee and tea shipment lines from Italy between October 2016 and April 16, 2024, 7 of them in 2024; the most refused products were coffee and tea, most often for FSVP VIO (importer not in compliance with FSVP).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 14
- coffee and tea lines refused since October 2016
- 7
- refused so far in 2024
- 3
- firms with the most records, listed below
Coffee and tea 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | |
| 2019 | 4 | +100% |
| 2018 | 2 | +100% |
| 2017 | 1 |
Coffee refusals from Italy
FDA refused 9 coffee lines from Italy between October 2016 and April 16, 2024, 64% of the coffee and tea lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of coffee and tea |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee, ground | 4 | 28.6% |
| Coffee, beans | 3 | 21.4% |
| Coffee, ground, decaffeinated | 2 | 14.3% |
Recent coffee refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Do Brasil SpaMelito Di Napoli, Italy | Coffee, ground | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Cafe Do Brasil SpaMelito Di Napoli, Italy | Coffee, ground, decaffeinated | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Cafe Do Brasil SpaMelito Di Napoli, Italy | Coffee, ground | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Cafe Do Brasil SpaMelito Di Napoli, Italy | Coffee, ground | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Cafe Do Brasil SpaMelito Di Napoli, Italy | Coffee, ground | FSVP VIO | Source |
Tea refusals from Italy
FDA refused 2 tea lines from Italy between October 2016 and April 16, 2024, 14% of the coffee and tea lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of coffee and tea |
|---|---|---|
| Tea, n.e.c. | 2 | 14.3% |
Recent tea refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apulia Distribuzione SRLRUTIGLIANO, Italy | Tea, n.e.c | LIST INGRENO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Apulia Distribuzione SRLRUTIGLIANO, Italy | Tea, n.e.c | LIST INGRENO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source |
Coffee drink refusals from Italy
FDA refused 1 coffee drink line from Italy between October 2016 and April 16, 2024, 7% of the coffee and tea lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of coffee and tea |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee drink | 1 | 7.1% |
Recent coffee drink refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prontofoods S.p.A.Montichiari, Italy | Coffee drink | FSVP VIO | Source |
Other coffee and tea products refused from Italy
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee ready to drink | 1 | 7.1% |
| Tea with extracts or concentrates | 1 | 7.1% |
Why FDA refused coffee and tea from Italy
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 | 7 | 35% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 5 | 25% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 2 | 10% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 2 | 10% |
| NEEDS FCE | Processor not registered for canned or acidified foods | 2 | 10% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 2 | 10% |
Italy coffee and tea firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Cafe Do Brasil Spa | Melito Di Napoli | 7 |
| Espresso Coffee Shop Srl | Teolo | 2 |
| Apulia Distribuzione SRL | RUTIGLIANO | 2 |
Latest coffee and tea refusals from Italy
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Do Brasil SpaMelito Di Napoli, Italy | Coffee, ground | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Prontofoods S.p.A.Montichiari, Italy | Coffee drink | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Cafe Do Brasil SpaMelito Di Napoli, Italy | Coffee, ground, decaffeinated | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Cafe Do Brasil SpaMelito Di Napoli, Italy | Coffee, ground | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Cafe Do Brasil SpaMelito Di Napoli, Italy | Coffee, ground | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Cafe Do Brasil SpaMelito Di Napoli, Italy | Coffee, ground | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Cafe Do Brasil SpaMelito Di Napoli, Italy | Coffee, ground, decaffeinated | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Gusti Ditalia SRLMilano, Italy | Tea with extracts or concentrates | NEEDS FCE | Source | |
| Icaf SRLFrosinone, Italy | Coffee ready to drink, n.e.c | NEEDS FCE | Source | |
| Espresso Coffee Shop SrlTeolo, Italy | Coffee, beans | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Espresso Coffee Shop SrlTeolo, Italy | Coffee, beans | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Apulia Distribuzione SRLRUTIGLIANO, Italy | Tea, n.e.c | LIST INGRENO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Apulia Distribuzione SRLRUTIGLIANO, Italy | Tea, n.e.c | LIST INGRENO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Cafe Do Brasil SpaMelito Di Napoli, Italy | Coffee, beans | NO ENGLISH | Source |
Questions about coffee and tea refusals from Italy
- How many coffee and tea shipments from Italy did FDA refuse in 2024?
- FDA refused 7 shipment lines of coffee and tea from Italy in 2024 through April 16, 2024.
- Why does FDA refuse coffee and tea from Italy?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For coffee and tea from Italy the most frequent are FSVP VIO (importer not in compliance with FSVP, 7 lines), NO ENGLISH (required label information not in English, 5 lines) and LACKS N/C (net quantity statement missing, 2 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover coffee and tea from Italy?
- As of October 25, 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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