FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: candy and chewing gum from Lebanon
FDA category: Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum · October 2016 to June 2, 2026
FDA refused 87 candy and chewing gum shipment lines from Lebanon between October 2016 and June 2, 2026, 5 of them in 2026; the most refused products were candy bar or pieces and soft candy with nuts or nut products, most often for SALMONELLA (Salmonella).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 87
- candy and chewing gum lines refused since October 2016
- 5
- refused so far in 2026
- 10
- firms with the most records, listed below
Candy and chewing gum refusals from Lebanon 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) | 5 | |
| 2025 | 3 | -90% |
| 2024 | 31 | +933% |
| 2023 | 3 | +200% |
| 2022 | 1 | -96% |
| 2021 | 26 | |
| 2018 | 8 | -20% |
| 2017 | 10 |
Candy bar or pieces refusals from Lebanon
FDA refused 31 candy bar or pieces lines from Lebanon between October 2016 and June 2, 2026, 36% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), soft, with fruit (without chocolate) | 15 | 17.2% |
| Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), soft, with nuts or nut products (without chocolate) | 14 | 16.1% |
| Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | 2 | 2.3% |
Recent candy bar or pieces refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Kanater S.A.L.Mkalles, Beirut, Lebanon | Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Al Kanater S.A.L.Mkalles, Beirut, Lebanon | Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Ghrawi Group For Chocolate & Sweets Co., SalKfarshima, Lebanon | Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), soft, with fruit (without chocolate) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Ghrawi Group For Chocolate & Sweets Co., SalKfarshima, Lebanon | Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), soft, with fruit (without chocolate) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Ghrawi Group For Chocolate & Sweets Co., SalKfarshima, Lebanon | Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), soft, with fruit (without chocolate) | SALMONELLA | Source |
Soft candy with nuts or nut products refusals from Lebanon
FDA refused 15 soft candy with nuts or nut products lines from Lebanon between October 2016 and June 2, 2026, 17% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Soft candy with nuts or nut products, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | 15 | 17.2% |
Hard candy with nut or nut products refusals from Lebanon
FDA refused 11 hard candy with nut or nut products lines from Lebanon between October 2016 and June 2, 2026, 13% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Hard candy with nut or nut products, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | 11 | 12.6% |
Other candy and chewing gum products refused from Lebanon
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Soft candy without nuts and fruit | 9 | 10.3% |
| Chewing gum | 6 | 6.9% |
| Soft candy with nuts and fruit | 5 | 5.7% |
| Cotton candy | 3 | 3.4% |
| Candy specialties | 2 | 2.3% |
Why FDA refused candy and chewing gum from Lebanon
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 30 | 18% |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 27 | 16% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 24 | 14% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 22 | 13% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 19 | 11% |
| FSVP VIO | Importer not in compliance with FSVP | 12 | 7% |
| INSANITARY | Prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions | 11 | 7% |
| ALLERGEN | Major food allergen not declared | 9 | 5% |
| MFR INJ | Insanitary conditions, may be injurious | 6 | 4% |
| MFR INSAN | Insanitary manufacturing, processing or packing | 6 | 4% |
Lebanon candy and chewing gum firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Ghrawi Group For Chocolate & Sweets Co., Sal | Kfarshima | 29 |
| Al Kanater S.A.L. | Mkalles, Beirut | 18 |
| Green Hill | Saida | 12 |
| Borjak Company | Ketermaya | 9 |
| Bachirramis Oriental Pastries | Beyrouth | 8 |
| Mounir Bissat Factories | Saida | 2 |
| Tiba Foods S.a.l. | Bekaa | 2 |
| Trans Strategy Co SARL | `Aramun | 2 |
| Samih Hassan Al Yaman & Sons | Zahle | 1 |
| Challouf Est. For Trading & Industry | Beyrouth | 1 |
Latest candy and chewing gum refusals from Lebanon
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samih Hassan Al Yaman & SonsZahle, Lebanon | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | NUTRIT LBLSALMONELLA | Source | |
| Trans Strategy Co SARL`Aramun, Lebanon | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Trans Strategy Co SARL`Aramun, Lebanon | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Al Kanater S.A.L.Mkalles, Beirut, Lebanon | Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Al Kanater S.A.L.Mkalles, Beirut, Lebanon | Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Ghrawi Group For Chocolate & Sweets Co., SalKfarshima, Lebanon | Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), soft, with fruit (without chocolate) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Tiba Foods S.a.l.Bekaa, Lebanon | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Tiba Foods S.a.l.Bekaa, Lebanon | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Al Kanater S.A.L.Mkalles, Beirut, Lebanon | Soft candy with nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | MFR INSANMFR INJSALMONELLA | Source | |
| Al Kanater S.A.L.Mkalles, Beirut, Lebanon | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | MFR INSANMFR INJSALMONELLA | Source | |
| Al Kanater S.A.L.Mkalles, Beirut, Lebanon | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | MFR INSANMFR INJSALMONELLA | Source | |
| Al Kanater S.A.L.Mkalles, Beirut, Lebanon | Soft candy with nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | MFR INSANMFR INJSALMONELLA | Source | |
| Al Kanater S.A.L.Mkalles, Beirut, Lebanon | Soft candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | MFR INSANMFR INJSALMONELLA | Source | |
| Ghrawi Group For Chocolate & Sweets Co., SalKfarshima, Lebanon | Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), soft, with fruit (without chocolate) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Ghrawi Group For Chocolate & Sweets Co., SalKfarshima, Lebanon | Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), soft, with fruit (without chocolate) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Ghrawi Group For Chocolate & Sweets Co., SalKfarshima, Lebanon | Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), soft, with fruit (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Green HillSaida, Lebanon | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Green HillSaida, Lebanon | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Green HillSaida, Lebanon | Cotton candy | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Green HillSaida, Lebanon | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | FSVP VIO | Source |
Questions about candy and chewing gum refusals from Lebanon
- How many candy and chewing gum shipments from Lebanon did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 5 shipment lines of candy and chewing gum from Lebanon in 2026 through June 2, 2026, compared with 3 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse candy and chewing gum from Lebanon?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For candy and chewing gum from Lebanon the most frequent are SALMONELLA (Salmonella, 30 lines), UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 27 lines) and NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 24 lines). 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 Lebanon?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Lebanon in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Lebanon firms; see the country page.
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