FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: tropical and pit fruit from Jamaica
FDA category: Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) · October 2016 to June 9, 2026
FDA refused 39 tropical and pit fruit shipment lines from Jamaica between October 2016 and June 9, 2026, 1 of them in 2026; the most refused products were ackees and tamarind, most often for INSANITARY (prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 39
- tropical and pit fruit lines refused since October 2016
- 1
- refused so far in 2026
- 10
- firms with the most records, listed below
Tropical and pit fruit 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 | 19 | +533% |
| 2022 | 3 | +200% |
| 2021 | 1 | -67% |
| 2020 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 2 | -78% |
| 2017 | 9 | |
| 2016 (from Oct) | 1 |
Ackees refusals from Jamaica
FDA refused 22 ackees lines from Jamaica between October 2016 and June 9, 2026, 56% of the tropical and pit fruit lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of tropical and pit fruit |
|---|---|---|
| Ackees (subtropical and tropical fruit) | 13 | 33.3% |
| Ackees (subtropical/tropical fruit pulp) | 6 | 15.4% |
| Ackees, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | 3 | 7.7% |
Recent ackees refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Island Produce ExportMontego Bay, Jamaica | Ackees (subtropical and tropical fruit) | INSANITARY | Source | |
| Country House ProductsKingston, Jamaica | Ackees (subtropical/tropical fruit pulp) | POISONOUS | Source | |
| Country House ProductsKingston, Jamaica | Ackees (subtropical/tropical fruit pulp) | INSANITARY | Source | |
| Country House ProductsKingston, Jamaica | Ackees (subtropical/tropical fruit pulp) | NEEDS FCENO PROCESS | Source | |
| Country House ProductsKingston, Jamaica | Ackees (subtropical/tropical fruit pulp) | NEEDS FCENO PROCESS | Source |
Tamarind refusals from Jamaica
FDA refused 14 tamarind lines from Jamaica between October 2016 and June 9, 2026, 36% of the tropical and pit fruit lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of tropical and pit fruit |
|---|---|---|
| Tamarind, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | 9 | 23.1% |
| Tamarind, dried or paste | 2 | 5.1% |
| Tamarind, juice, milk, creme, drink or nectar, sub/tropical fruit | 2 | 5.1% |
| Tamarind (subtropical and tropical fruit) | 1 | 2.6% |
Recent tamarind refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Baking Co. LimitedKingston, Jamaica | Tamarind, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | FILTHY | Source | |
| Country House ProductsKingston, Jamaica | Tamarind (subtropical and tropical fruit) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Fantasy TreatsCatherine, Jamaica | Tamarind, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| Chef ChampionKingston, Jamaica | Tamarind, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | FILTHY | Source | |
| Fantasy TreatsCatherine, Jamaica | Tamarind, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source |
Coconut refusals from Jamaica
FDA refused 1 coconut line from Jamaica between October 2016 and June 9, 2026, 3% of the tropical and pit fruit lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of tropical and pit fruit |
|---|---|---|
| Coconut, subtropical and tropical fruit, juices, milk, creme, drinks and nectars | 1 | 2.6% |
Recent coconut refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musson Jamaica LtdKingston, Jamaica | Coconut, subtropical and tropical fruit, juices, milk, creme, drinks and nectars | LIST INGRENUTRIT LBLNO PROCESS | Source |
Other tropical and pit fruit products refused from Jamaica
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mango | 1 | 2.6% |
| Papaya | 1 | 2.6% |
Why FDA refused tropical and pit fruit from Jamaica
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSANITARY | Prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions | 18 | 38% |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 12 | 25% |
| NO PROCESS | No scheduled process filed | 6 | 13% |
| NEEDS FCE | Processor not registered for canned or acidified foods | 5 | 10% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 2 | 4% |
| POISONOUS | Poisonous or deleterious substance | 2 | 4% |
| HEALTH C | Unauthorized nutrient content or health claim | 1 | 2% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 1 | 2% |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 1 | 2% |
Import alerts for tropical and pit fruit that list Jamaica firms
| Alert | Covers | Red | Yellow | Green |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21-11 | Ackees Due to Hypoglycin A | 1 | 13 |
Jamaica tropical and pit fruit firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Country House Products | Kingston | 5 |
| Stanmark Processors Company Limited | Yallahs | 2 |
| Double Deuce Jamaica, Ltd. | Yallahs | 2 |
| Norsai Enterprise Ltd. | Yallahs | 2 |
| Jamaica Biscuit Company Ltd | Kingston | 1 |
| Tijule Company Limited | May Pen | 1 |
| Continental Baking Co. Limited | Kingston | 1 |
| Pallodino Export | Highgate | 1 |
| Goshen Manufacturing & Distribution Limited | Kingston | 1 |
| Plg Export Import | Hagley Park | 1 |
Latest tropical and pit fruit refusals from Jamaica
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Island Produce ExportMontego Bay, Jamaica | Ackees (subtropical and tropical fruit) | INSANITARY | Source | |
| Country House ProductsKingston, Jamaica | Ackees (subtropical/tropical fruit pulp) | POISONOUS | Source | |
| Continental Baking Co. LimitedKingston, Jamaica | Tamarind, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | FILTHY | Source | |
| Country House ProductsKingston, Jamaica | Ackees (subtropical/tropical fruit pulp) | INSANITARY | Source | |
| Country House ProductsKingston, Jamaica | Tamarind (subtropical and tropical fruit) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Country House ProductsKingston, Jamaica | Ackees (subtropical/tropical fruit pulp) | NEEDS FCENO PROCESS | Source | |
| Country House ProductsKingston, Jamaica | Ackees (subtropical/tropical fruit pulp) | NEEDS FCENO PROCESS | Source | |
| Fantasy TreatsCatherine, Jamaica | Tamarind, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| Chef ChampionKingston, Jamaica | Tamarind, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | FILTHY | Source | |
| Fantasy TreatsCatherine, Jamaica | Tamarind, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| Juliana Authentic JamaicanMay Pen, Jamaica | Ackees (subtropical and tropical fruit) | INSANITARYNEEDS FCENO PROCESS | Source | |
| Jamwest Farms LimitedLiguanea, Jamaica | Ackees (subtropical and tropical fruit) | INSANITARYNEEDS FCENO PROCESS | Source | |
| Confectionary DistributorsStony Hill, Jamaica | Tamarind, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | FILTHY | Source | |
| Derbar DistributorsKingston, Jamaica | Tamarind, juice, milk, creme, drink or nectar, sub/tropical fruit | NUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Derbar DistributorsKingston, Jamaica | Tamarind, juice, milk, creme, drink or nectar, sub/tropical fruit | HEALTH C | Source | |
| Juliana Authentic JamaicanMay Pen, Jamaica | Ackees, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | INSANITARY | Source | |
| Juliana Authentic JamaicanMay Pen, Jamaica | Ackees, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | INSANITARY | Source | |
| Juliana Authentic JamaicanMay Pen, Jamaica | Ackees, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | INSANITARY | Source | |
| Musson Jamaica LtdKingston, Jamaica | Coconut, subtropical and tropical fruit, juices, milk, creme, drinks and nectars | LIST INGRENUTRIT LBLNO PROCESS | Source | |
| Agricultural Marketing and Consultancy LimitedMontego Bay, Jamaica | Tamarind, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | FILTHY | Source |
Questions about tropical and pit fruit refusals from Jamaica
- How many tropical and pit fruit shipments from Jamaica did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 1 shipment line of tropical and pit fruit from Jamaica in 2026 through June 9, 2026.
- Why does FDA refuse tropical and pit fruit from Jamaica?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For tropical and pit fruit from Jamaica the most frequent are INSANITARY (prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions, 18 lines), FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 12 lines) and NO PROCESS (no scheduled process filed, 6 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover tropical and pit fruit from Jamaica?
- As of October 26, 2026, the FDA import alerts for this category that list Jamaica firms are Import Alert 21-11 (14 firms). General food alerts numbered 99-xx can list Jamaica firms too; see the country page.
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