FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: tropical and pit fruit from Malaysia
FDA category: Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) · October 2016 to April 23, 2026
FDA refused 7 tropical and pit fruit shipment lines from Malaysia between October 2016 and April 23, 2026, 1 of them in 2026; the most refused products were tamarind and citrus and other fruits, most often for FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 7
- tropical and pit fruit lines refused since October 2016
- 1
- refused so far in 2026
- 5
- firms with the most records, listed below
Tropical and pit fruit refusals from Malaysia 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 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 3 |
Tamarind refusals from Malaysia
FDA refused 3 tamarind lines from Malaysia between October 2016 and April 23, 2026, 43% of the tropical and pit fruit lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of tropical and pit fruit |
|---|---|---|
| Tamarind, dried or paste | 1 | 14.3% |
| Tamarind, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | 1 | 14.3% |
| Tamarind, topping or syrup | 1 | 14.3% |
Recent tamarind refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exim Organic and Natural Food SdPetaling Jaya, Malaysia | Tamarind, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| Bionutricia Manufacturing SDN BHDSungai Buloh, Malaysia | Tamarind, topping or syrup | FILTHY | Source | |
| Sri Nona Food Manufacturing Sdn BhdRAWANG, Malaysia | Tamarind, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | FILTHY | Source |
Citrus and other fruits refusals from Malaysia
FDA refused 1 citrus and other fruits line from Malaysia between October 2016 and April 23, 2026, 14% of the tropical and pit fruit lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of tropical and pit fruit |
|---|---|---|
| Citrus and other fruits, mixed | 1 | 14.3% |
Recent citrus and other fruits refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Secrets Sdn BhdKuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Citrus and other fruits, mixed | NUTRIT LBLUNAPPROVED | Source |
Coconut refusals from Malaysia
FDA refused 1 coconut line from Malaysia between October 2016 and April 23, 2026, 14% 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 | 14.3% |
Recent coconut refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDD Beverage Sdn BhdKuantan, Malaysia | Coconut, subtropical and tropical fruit, juices, milk, creme, drinks and nectars | NEEDS FCENO PROCESS | Source |
Other tropical and pit fruit products refused from Malaysia
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lychee | 1 | 14.3% |
| Subtropical and tropical fruit | 1 | 14.3% |
Why FDA refused tropical and pit fruit from Malaysia
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 3 | 30% |
| NO PROCESS | No scheduled process filed | 3 | 30% |
| NEEDS FCE | Processor not registered for canned or acidified foods | 2 | 20% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 1 | 10% |
| UNAPPROVED | Unapproved new drug | 1 | 10% |
Malaysia 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Nona Food Manufacturing Sdn Bhd | RAWANG | 1 |
| Rico Food Industries Sdn. Bhd. | Kulim | 1 |
| Asian Secrets Sdn Bhd | Kuala Lumpur | 1 |
| Jeenhuat Foodstuffs Industries Sdn Bhd. | SIMPANG AMPAT | 1 |
| Bionutricia Manufacturing SDN BHD | Sungai Buloh | 1 |
Latest tropical and pit fruit refusals from Malaysia
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Food Industries Sdn. Bhd.Kulim, Malaysia | Subtropical and tropical fruit, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied, n.e.c | NO PROCESS | Source | |
| Exim Organic and Natural Food SdPetaling Jaya, Malaysia | Tamarind, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| Bionutricia Manufacturing SDN BHDSungai Buloh, Malaysia | Tamarind, topping or syrup | FILTHY | Source | |
| Sri Nona Food Manufacturing Sdn BhdRAWANG, Malaysia | Tamarind, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | FILTHY | Source | |
| Asian Secrets Sdn BhdKuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Citrus and other fruits, mixed | NUTRIT LBLUNAPPROVED | Source | |
| MDD Beverage Sdn BhdKuantan, Malaysia | Coconut, subtropical and tropical fruit, juices, milk, creme, drinks and nectars | NEEDS FCENO PROCESS | Source | |
| Jeenhuat Foodstuffs Industries Sdn Bhd.SIMPANG AMPAT, Malaysia | Lychee, lichee, litchi, leechee, juice, milk, creme, drink or nectar, sub/tropical fruit | NEEDS FCENO PROCESS | Source |
Questions about tropical and pit fruit refusals from Malaysia
- How many tropical and pit fruit shipments from Malaysia did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 1 shipment line of tropical and pit fruit from Malaysia in 2026 through April 23, 2026, compared with 1 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse tropical and pit fruit from Malaysia?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For tropical and pit fruit from Malaysia the most frequent are FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 3 lines), NO PROCESS (no scheduled process filed, 3 lines) and NEEDS FCE (processor not registered for canned or acidified foods, 2 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 Malaysia?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Malaysia in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Malaysia firms; see the country page.
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