FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: nuts and seeds from Jordan
FDA category: Nuts and Edible Seeds · October 2016 to September 1, 2026
FDA refused 104 nuts and seeds shipment lines from Jordan between October 2016 and September 1, 2026, 21 of them in 2026; the most refused products were sesame seed and pistachio, most often for SALMONELLA (Salmonella).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 104
- nuts and seeds lines refused since October 2016
- 21
- refused so far in 2026
- 10
- firms with the most records, listed below
Nuts and seeds refusals from Jordan 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) | 21 | |
| 2025 | 18 | -22% |
| 2024 | 23 | +130% |
| 2023 | 10 | +150% |
| 2022 | 4 | -82% |
| 2021 | 22 | +267% |
| 2020 | 6 |
Sesame seed refusals from Jordan
FDA refused 40 sesame seed lines from Jordan between October 2016 and September 1, 2026, 38% of the nuts and seeds lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of nuts and seeds |
|---|---|---|
| Sesame seed (edible seed paste) | 37 | 35.6% |
| Sesame seed (edible seed) | 3 | 2.9% |
Recent sesame seed refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahauddin Al-Bastanji and Partners CompanyAmman, Jordan | Sesame seed (edible seed paste) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Bahauddin Al-Bastanji and Partners CompanyAmman, Jordan | Sesame seed (edible seed paste) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Levant Food Products Company Ltd.Al-Hasan Industrial City P. O, Jordan | Sesame seed (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Levant Food Products Company Ltd.Al-Hasan Industrial City P. O, Jordan | Sesame seed (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Bahauddin Al-Bastanji and Partners CompanyAmman, Jordan | Sesame seed (edible seed paste) | MFR INSANSALMONELLA | Source |
Pistachio refusals from Jordan
FDA refused 30 pistachio lines from Jordan between October 2016 and September 1, 2026, 29% of the nuts and seeds lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of nuts and seeds |
|---|---|---|
| Pistachio, spread | 14 | 13.5% |
| Pistachio, shelled | 9 | 8.7% |
| Pistachio, paste | 5 | 4.8% |
| Pistachio, in shell | 2 | 1.9% |
Recent pistachio refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| backaldrin Arab Jordan Ltd.Amman, Jordan | Pistachio, spread | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| backaldrin Arab Jordan Ltd.Amman, Jordan | Pistachio, spread | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| backaldrin Arab Jordan Ltd.Amman, Jordan | Pistachio, spread | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| backaldrin Arab Jordan Ltd.Amman, Jordan | Pistachio, spread | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Ishtar Chocolate & Sweet manufacturing Co.Amman, Jordan | Pistachio, paste | UNSAFE COLLIST INGRE | Source |
Sesame seed paste refusals from Jordan
FDA refused 23 sesame seed paste lines from Jordan between October 2016 and September 1, 2026, 22% of the nuts and seeds lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of nuts and seeds |
|---|---|---|
| Sesame seed paste (e.g., tahina), edible seed prod. | 17 | 16.3% |
| Sesame seed paste, edible seed butters | 6 | 5.8% |
Recent sesame seed paste refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levant Food Products Company Ltd.Al-Hasan Industrial City P. O, Jordan | Sesame seed paste, edible seed butters | FALSENUTRIT LBLSALMONELLA | Source | |
| Levant Food Products Company Ltd.Al-Hasan Industrial City P. O, Jordan | Sesame seed paste, edible seed butters | FALSENUTRIT LBLSALMONELLA | Source | |
| Levant Food Products Company Ltd.Al-Hasan Industrial City P. O, Jordan | Sesame seed paste (e.g., tahina), edible seed prod | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Levant Food Products Company Ltd.Al-Hasan Industrial City P. O, Jordan | Sesame seed paste (e.g., tahina), edible seed prod | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Levant Food Products Company Ltd.Al-Hasan Industrial City P. O, Jordan | Sesame seed paste (e.g., tahina), edible seed prod | SALMONELLA | Source |
Other nuts and seeds products refused from Jordan
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed nuts | 8 | 7.7% |
| Edible seeds | 1 | 1.0% |
Why FDA refused nuts and seeds from Jordan
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 68 | 38% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 21 | 12% |
| MFR INSAN | Insanitary manufacturing, processing or packing | 15 | 8% |
| MFR INJ | Insanitary conditions, may be injurious | 13 | 7% |
| FSVP VIO | Importer not in compliance with FSVP | 12 | 7% |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 12 | 7% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 11 | 6% |
| POISONOUS | Poisonous or deleterious substance | 10 | 6% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 9 | 5% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 7 | 4% |
Import alerts for nuts and seeds that list Jordan firms
| Alert | Covers | Red | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23-14 | Food products: mycotoxins | 1 |
Jordan nuts and seeds firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Bahauddin Al-Bastanji and Partners Company | Amman | 26 |
| Levant Food Products Company Ltd. | Al-Hasan Industrial City P. O | 21 |
| Kasih Factories Group for Foodstuff | Arizona Zarqa | 20 |
| backaldrin Arab Jordan Ltd. | Amman | 7 |
| Yahya Nusairat For Export E.S.T | Amman | 5 |
| Khaled Daoud Alnatsheh and Partners Co (Aloqab Roasters And Mills Co.) | Amman | 4 |
| Ibrahim Srour For Halawa and Tahina Est. | Amman | 4 |
| Ishtar Chocolate & Sweet manufacturing Co. | Amman | 3 |
| Philadelphia Chocolate Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | Amman | 2 |
| Masad Food Industry | Mafraq | 2 |
Latest nuts and seeds refusals from Jordan
Questions about nuts and seeds refusals from Jordan
- How many nuts and seeds shipments from Jordan did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 21 shipment lines of nuts and seeds from Jordan in 2026 through September 1, 2026, compared with 18 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse nuts and seeds from Jordan?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For nuts and seeds from Jordan the most frequent are SALMONELLA (Salmonella, 68 lines), NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 21 lines) and MFR INSAN (insanitary manufacturing, processing or packing, 15 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover nuts and seeds from Jordan?
- As of October 26, 2026, the FDA import alerts for this category that list Jordan firms are Import Alert 23-14 (1 firm). General food alerts numbered 99-xx can list Jordan firms too; see the country page.
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