FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: tropical and pit fruit from Nigeria
FDA category: Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) · October 2016 to August 10, 2026
FDA refused 19 tropical and pit fruit shipment lines from Nigeria between October 2016 and August 10, 2026, 11 of them in 2026; the most refused products were tamarind and breadfruit, most often for FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 19
- tropical and pit fruit lines refused since October 2016
- 11
- refused so far in 2026
- 7
- firms with the most records, listed below
Tropical and pit fruit refusals from Nigeria 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) | 11 | |
| 2025 | 1 | -75% |
| 2024 | 4 | +100% |
| 2023 | 2 | +100% |
| 2022 | 1 |
Tamarind refusals from Nigeria
FDA refused 7 tamarind lines from Nigeria between October 2016 and August 10, 2026, 37% of the tropical and pit fruit lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of tropical and pit fruit |
|---|---|---|
| Tamarind, dried or paste | 5 | 26.3% |
| Tamarind (subtropical and tropical fruit) | 2 | 10.5% |
Recent tamarind refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aton LogisticsLagos, Nigeria | Tamarind, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| Annashua Global Investment LtdKano, Nigeria | Tamarind, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| Raretreasure Palace Logistics LimitedLagos, Nigeria | Tamarind (subtropical and tropical fruit) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Khitans FoodsOshogbo, Nigeria | Tamarind (subtropical and tropical fruit) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Dancoma Global LimitedArondizuogu Imo State, Nigeria | Tamarind, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source |
Breadfruit refusals from Nigeria
FDA refused 6 breadfruit lines from Nigeria between October 2016 and August 10, 2026, 32% of the tropical and pit fruit lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of tropical and pit fruit |
|---|---|---|
| Breadfruit (subtropical and tropical fruit) | 3 | 15.8% |
| Breadfruit, dried or paste | 3 | 15.8% |
Recent breadfruit refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ushas Nigerian ServicesLacros, Nigeria | Breadfruit (subtropical and tropical fruit) | LIST INGRELACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+1 | Source | |
| Majek Facilities & Logistics LtdLagos, Nigeria | Breadfruit, dried or paste | DIETARYDIETARYING | Source | |
| Majek Facilities & Logistics LtdLagos, Nigeria | Breadfruit, dried or paste | LABELING | Source | |
| Infrasource ResourcesIsawo, Nigeria | Breadfruit (subtropical and tropical fruit) | LIST INGRELACKS N/CNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Infrasource ResourcesIsawo, Nigeria | Breadfruit (subtropical and tropical fruit) | LIST INGRELACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+2 | Source |
Banana refusals from Nigeria
FDA refused 2 banana lines from Nigeria between October 2016 and August 10, 2026, 11% of the tropical and pit fruit lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of tropical and pit fruit |
|---|---|---|
| Banana, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | 2 | 10.5% |
Recent banana refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Majek Facilities & Logistics LtdLagos, Nigeria | Banana, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | LABELINGNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Majek Facilities & Logistics LtdLagos, Nigeria | Banana, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | LIST INGREUSUAL NAMELABELING+1 | Source |
Other tropical and pit fruit products refused from Nigeria
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dates | 2 | 10.5% |
| Fruit coctail | 1 | 5.3% |
| Pineapple | 1 | 5.3% |
Why FDA refused tropical and pit fruit from Nigeria
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 | 9 | 25% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 8 | 22% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 5 | 14% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 4 | 11% |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 3 | 8% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 2 | 6% |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 2 | 6% |
| DIETARY | The article purports to be or is represented for special dietary uses and its label does not appear to bear… | 1 | 3% |
| DIETARYING | Dietary ingredients not listed | 1 | 3% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 1 | 3% |
Nigeria 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Majek Facilities & Logistics Ltd | Lagos | 4 |
| Intesup International Limited | Lagos | 2 |
| Infrasource Resources | Isawo | 2 |
| Ushas Nigerian Services | Lacros | 1 |
| Khitans Foods | Oshogbo | 1 |
| Hady Cargo Ltd | Lagos | 1 |
| Aava Brands Manufacturing Ltd. | Agbara | 1 |
Latest tropical and pit fruit refusals from Nigeria
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ushas Nigerian ServicesLacros, Nigeria | Breadfruit (subtropical and tropical fruit) | LIST INGRELACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+1 | Source | |
| Majek Facilities & Logistics LtdLagos, Nigeria | Banana, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | LABELINGNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Majek Facilities & Logistics LtdLagos, Nigeria | Breadfruit, dried or paste | DIETARYDIETARYING | Source | |
| Majek Facilities & Logistics LtdLagos, Nigeria | Breadfruit, dried or paste | LABELING | Source | |
| Majek Facilities & Logistics LtdLagos, Nigeria | Banana, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | LIST INGREUSUAL NAMELABELING+1 | Source | |
| Aton LogisticsLagos, Nigeria | Tamarind, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| Annashua Global Investment LtdKano, Nigeria | Tamarind, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| Infrasource ResourcesIsawo, Nigeria | Breadfruit (subtropical and tropical fruit) | LIST INGRELACKS N/CNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Infrasource ResourcesIsawo, Nigeria | Breadfruit (subtropical and tropical fruit) | LIST INGRELACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+2 | Source | |
| Raretreasure Palace Logistics LimitedLagos, Nigeria | Tamarind (subtropical and tropical fruit) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Intesup International LimitedLagos, Nigeria | Breadfruit, dried or paste | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Intesup International LimitedLagos, Nigeria | Dates, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| Aava Brands Manufacturing Ltd.Agbara, Nigeria | Fruit coctail, mixed fruit, juices or concentrates | UNSAFE COLLACKS N/CNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Nigerian BreweriesLagos, Nigeria | Pineapple, juice, milk, creme, drink or nectar, sub/tropical fruit | NUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Khitans FoodsOshogbo, Nigeria | Tamarind (subtropical and tropical fruit) | FILTHY | Source | |
| NaturalikeAmuwo Odofin, Nigeria | Dates, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| Dancoma Global LimitedArondizuogu Imo State, Nigeria | Tamarind, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| Uplove Global VenturesIganmu, Nigeria | Tamarind, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| Hady Cargo LtdLagos, Nigeria | Tamarind, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source |
Questions about tropical and pit fruit refusals from Nigeria
- How many tropical and pit fruit shipments from Nigeria did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 11 shipment lines of tropical and pit fruit from Nigeria in 2026 through August 10, 2026, compared with 1 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse tropical and pit fruit from Nigeria?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For tropical and pit fruit from Nigeria the most frequent are FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 9 lines), NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 8 lines) and LACKS N/C (net quantity statement missing, 5 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 Nigeria?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Nigeria in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Nigeria firms; see the country page.
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