FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: coffee and tea from Jamaica
FDA category: Coffee and Tea · October 2016 to March 18, 2026
FDA refused 27 coffee and tea shipment lines from Jamaica between October 2016 and March 18, 2026, 1 of them in 2026; the most refused products were tea and blended teas, most often for SALMONELLA (Salmonella).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 27
- coffee and tea lines refused since October 2016
- 1
- refused so far in 2026
- 2
- firms with the most records, listed below
Coffee and tea refusals from Jamaica 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 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1 | -80% |
| 2021 | 5 | -50% |
| 2020 | 10 | +233% |
| 2019 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 6 |
Tea refusals from Jamaica
FDA refused 26 tea lines from Jamaica between October 2016 and March 18, 2026, 96% of the coffee and tea lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of coffee and tea |
|---|---|---|
| Tea, n.e.c. | 20 | 74.1% |
| Tea, mixed (green and black, etc.) | 3 | 11.1% |
| Tea, scented | 3 | 11.1% |
Recent tea refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perishables Jamaica LimitedKingston, Jamaica | Tea, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Jamaican Teas LimitedKingston, Jamaica | Tea, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Jamaican Teas LimitedKingston, Jamaica | Tea, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Jamaican Teas LimitedKingston, Jamaica | Tea, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Jamaican Teas LimitedKingston, Jamaica | Tea, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source |
Blended teas refusals from Jamaica
FDA refused 1 blended teas line from Jamaica between October 2016 and March 18, 2026, 4% of the coffee and tea lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of coffee and tea |
|---|---|---|
| Blended teas, n.e.c. | 1 | 3.7% |
Recent blended teas refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaga LifestyleGreater Portmore, Jamaica | Blended teas, n.e.c | DIETARYLBLLABELING | Source |
Why FDA refused coffee and tea from Jamaica
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 22 | 79% |
| DIETARYLBL | Not identified as a dietary supplement | 1 | 4% |
| HEALTH C | Unauthorized nutrient content or health claim | 1 | 4% |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 1 | 4% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 1 | 4% |
| UNAPPROVED | Unapproved new drug | 1 | 4% |
| UNSAFE ADD | Food additive unsafe under section 409 | 1 | 4% |
Jamaica 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jamaican Teas Limited | Kingston | 14 |
| Perishables Jamaica Limited | Kingston | 11 |
Latest coffee and tea refusals from Jamaica
Questions about coffee and tea refusals from Jamaica
- How many coffee and tea shipments from Jamaica did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 1 shipment line of coffee and tea from Jamaica in 2026 through March 18, 2026.
- Why does FDA refuse coffee and tea from Jamaica?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For coffee and tea from Jamaica the most frequent are SALMONELLA (Salmonella, 22 lines), DIETARYLBL (not identified as a dietary supplement, 1 line) and HEALTH C (unauthorized nutrient content or health claim, 1 line). 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 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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