How many candy and chewing gum shipments from Jamaica did FDA refuse in 2024?

FDA refused 1 shipment line of candy and chewing gum from Jamaica in 2024 through April 2, 2024.

Why does FDA refuse candy and chewing gum from Jamaica?

FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For candy and chewing gum from Jamaica the most frequent are FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 2 lines) and LABELING (Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, 1 line). 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 Jamaica?

As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Jamaica in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Jamaica firms; see the country page.

FDA import refusals

FDA import refusals: candy and chewing gum from Jamaica

FDA category: Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum · October 2016 to April 2, 2024

FDA refused 3 candy and chewing gum shipment lines from Jamaica between October 2016 and April 2, 2024, 1 of them in 2024; the most refused products were candy specialties and flavored candy, most often for FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).

Data from FDA public records, last checked October 26, 2026.

3
candy and chewing gum lines refused since October 2016: 1
refused so far in 2024: 1%
of all FDA refusals from Jamaica: 0
firms with the most records, listed below

Candy and chewing gum refusals from Jamaica by year

Shipment lines FDA refused each year. The table has the same numbers as the chart.

Refusal lines by year
Year	Refusal lines	vs prior year
2024	1
2022	1	0%
2021	1

Candy specialties refusals from Jamaica

FDA refused 1 candy specialties line from Jamaica between October 2016 and April 2, 2024, 33% of the candy and chewing gum lines.

Candy specialties product descriptions refused from Jamaica
FDA product description	Lines	Share of candy and chewing gum
Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate)	1	33.3%

Recent candy specialties refusals

Recent Candy specialties refusals from Jamaica
Date	Firm	Product	Charges
Apr 2, 2024	Ewanchin InternationalSt Catherine, Jamaica	Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate)	FILTHY	Source

Flavored candy refusals from Jamaica

FDA refused 1 flavored candy line from Jamaica between October 2016 and April 2, 2024, 33% of the candy and chewing gum lines.

Flavored candy product descriptions refused from Jamaica
FDA product description	Lines	Share of candy and chewing gum
Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate)	1	33.3%

Recent flavored candy refusals

Recent Flavored candy refusals from Jamaica
Date	Firm	Product	Charges
Oct 17, 2022	Continental DealersKingston, Jamaica	Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate)	LABELING	Source

Fondant candy pieces refusals from Jamaica

FDA refused 1 fondant candy pieces line from Jamaica between October 2016 and April 2, 2024, 33% of the candy and chewing gum lines.

Fondant candy pieces product descriptions refused from Jamaica
FDA product description	Lines	Share of candy and chewing gum
Fondant candy pieces, soft, with coconut (without chocolate)	1	33.3%

Recent fondant candy pieces refusals

Recent Fondant candy pieces refusals from Jamaica
Date	Firm	Product	Charges
May 28, 2021	Musson Jamaica LtdKingston, Jamaica	Fondant candy pieces, soft, with coconut (without chocolate)	FILTHY	Source

Why FDA refused candy and chewing gum from Jamaica

FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.

Most frequent refusal charges for candy and chewing gum from Jamaica
Charge code	Meaning	Lines	Share
FILTHY	Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance	2	67%
LABELING	Fair Packaging and Labeling Act	1	33%

Latest candy and chewing gum refusals from Jamaica

Latest FDA candy and chewing gum refusals from Jamaica
Date	Firm	Product	Charges
Apr 2, 2024	Ewanchin InternationalSt Catherine, Jamaica	Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate)	FILTHY	Source
Oct 17, 2022	Continental DealersKingston, Jamaica	Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate)	LABELING	Source
May 28, 2021	Musson Jamaica LtdKingston, Jamaica	Fondant candy pieces, soft, with coconut (without chocolate)	FILTHY	Source

Questions about candy and chewing gum refusals from Jamaica

How many candy and chewing gum shipments from Jamaica did FDA refuse in 2024?: FDA refused 1 shipment line of candy and chewing gum from Jamaica in 2024 through April 2, 2024.
Why does FDA refuse candy and chewing gum from Jamaica?: FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For candy and chewing gum from Jamaica the most frequent are FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 2 lines) and LABELING (Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, 1 line). 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 Jamaica?: As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Jamaica in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Jamaica firms; see the country page.

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