FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: tropical and pit fruit from Mali
FDA category: Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) · October 2016 to April 8, 2026
FDA refused 2 tropical and pit fruit shipment lines from Mali between October 2016 and April 8, 2026, 1 of them in 2026; the most refused products were dates and tamarind, most often for FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 2
- tropical and pit fruit lines refused since October 2016
- 1
- refused so far in 2026
- 0
- firms with the most records, listed below
Tropical and pit fruit refusals from Mali 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 | |
| 2018 | 1 |
Dates refusals from Mali
FDA refused 1 dates line from Mali between October 2016 and April 8, 2026, 50% of the tropical and pit fruit lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of tropical and pit fruit |
|---|---|---|
| Dates (pit fruit), (pit fruit) | 1 | 50.0% |
Recent dates refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toure Kounda CerealesBamako, Mali | Dates (pit fruit), (pit fruit) | FILTHY | Source |
Tamarind refusals from Mali
FDA refused 1 tamarind line from Mali between October 2016 and April 8, 2026, 50% of the tropical and pit fruit lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of tropical and pit fruit |
|---|---|---|
| Tamarind, dried or paste | 1 | 50.0% |
Recent tamarind refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saran TraoreBamako, Mali | Tamarind, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source |
Why FDA refused tropical and pit fruit from Mali
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 | 2 | 100% |
Latest tropical and pit fruit refusals from Mali
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toure Kounda CerealesBamako, Mali | Dates (pit fruit), (pit fruit) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Saran TraoreBamako, Mali | Tamarind, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source |
Questions about tropical and pit fruit refusals from Mali
- How many tropical and pit fruit shipments from Mali did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 1 shipment line of tropical and pit fruit from Mali in 2026 through April 8, 2026.
- Why does FDA refuse tropical and pit fruit from Mali?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For tropical and pit fruit from Mali the most frequent are FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 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 Mali?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Mali in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Mali firms; see the country page.
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