FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: vine and other fruit from Nigeria
FDA category: Fruit and Fruit Products (vine and other fruits) · October 2016 to August 10, 2026
FDA refused 51 vine and other fruit shipment lines from Nigeria between October 2016 and August 10, 2026, 7 of them in 2026; the most refused products were kiwano melon and other fruit and fruit products, most often for SALMONELLA (Salmonella).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 51
- vine and other fruit lines refused since October 2016
- 7
- refused so far in 2026
- 10
- firms with the most records, listed below
Vine and other 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) | 7 | |
| 2025 | 15 | -32% |
| 2024 | 22 | +1000% |
| 2023 | 2 | -50% |
| 2022 | 4 | +300% |
| 2021 | 1 |
Kiwano melon refusals from Nigeria
FDA refused 32 kiwano melon lines from Nigeria between October 2016 and August 10, 2026, 63% of the vine and other fruit lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of vine and other fruit |
|---|---|---|
| Kiwano melon (english tomato) | 32 | 62.7% |
Recent kiwano melon refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Majek Facilities & Logistics LtdLagos, Nigeria | Kiwano melon (english tomato) | LIST INGRESTD IDENTLABELING+1 | Source | |
| Majek Facilities & Logistics LtdLagos, Nigeria | Kiwano melon (english tomato) | LABELINGNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Majek Facilities & Logistics LtdLagos, Nigeria | Kiwano melon (english tomato) | LIST INGREUSUAL NAMELABELING+1 | Source | |
| Dark Horse Global Logistics Nig LtdLagos, Nigeria | Kiwano melon (english tomato) | LABELING | Source | |
| Global Ultra Logistics LimitedLagos, Nigeria | Kiwano melon (english tomato) | SALMONELLA | Source |
Other fruit and fruit products refusals from Nigeria
FDA refused 17 other fruit and fruit products lines from Nigeria between October 2016 and August 10, 2026, 33% of the vine and other fruit lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of vine and other fruit |
|---|---|---|
| Other fruit and fruit products, n.e.c. | 17 | 33.3% |
Recent other fruit and fruit products refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ushas Nigerian ServicesLacros, Nigeria | Other fruit and fruit products, n.e.c | LIST INGRELACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+1 | Source | |
| Ushas Nigerian ServicesLacros, Nigeria | Other fruit and fruit products, n.e.c | LIST INGRELACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+1 | Source | |
| Infrasource ResourcesIsawo, Nigeria | Other fruit and fruit products, n.e.c | LIST INGRELACKS N/CNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Infrasource ResourcesIsawo, Nigeria | Other fruit and fruit products, n.e.c | LIST INGRELACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+1 | Source | |
| St Judah ProductionsLagos, Nigeria | Other fruit and fruit products, n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source |
Bitter melon refusals from Nigeria
FDA refused 1 bitter melon line from Nigeria between October 2016 and August 10, 2026, 2% of the vine and other fruit lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of vine and other fruit |
|---|---|---|
| Bitter melon, dried or paste | 1 | 2.0% |
Other vine and other fruit products refused from Nigeria
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Korean melon | 1 | 2.0% |
Why FDA refused vine and other fruit from Nigeria
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 27 | 35% |
| FSVP VIO | Importer not in compliance with FSVP | 12 | 15% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 8 | 10% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 7 | 9% |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 6 | 8% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 6 | 8% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 5 | 6% |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 5 | 6% |
| POISONOUS | Poisonous or deleterious substance | 1 | 1% |
| STD IDENT | Does not conform to standard of identity | 1 | 1% |
Nigeria vine and other fruit firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Global Ultra Logistics Limited | Lagos | 26 |
| St Judah Productions | Lagos | 10 |
| Majek Facilities & Logistics Ltd | Lagos | 3 |
| Ushas Nigerian Services | Lacros | 2 |
| Khitans Foods | Oshogbo | 2 |
| Infrasource Resources | Isawo | 2 |
| Alpine Commodities Ltd | Iddo | 1 |
| Hady Cargo Ltd | Lagos | 1 |
| Big Value Foods | Ikosi-Ketu | 1 |
| Maclara Xport Nig Ltd | Lagos | 1 |
Latest vine and other fruit refusals from Nigeria
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ushas Nigerian ServicesLacros, Nigeria | Other fruit and fruit products, n.e.c | LIST INGRELACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+1 | Source | |
| Ushas Nigerian ServicesLacros, Nigeria | Other fruit and fruit products, n.e.c | LIST INGRELACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+1 | Source | |
| Majek Facilities & Logistics LtdLagos, Nigeria | Kiwano melon (english tomato) | LIST INGRESTD IDENTLABELING+1 | Source | |
| Majek Facilities & Logistics LtdLagos, Nigeria | Kiwano melon (english tomato) | LABELINGNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Majek Facilities & Logistics LtdLagos, Nigeria | Kiwano melon (english tomato) | LIST INGREUSUAL NAMELABELING+1 | Source | |
| Infrasource ResourcesIsawo, Nigeria | Other fruit and fruit products, n.e.c | LIST INGRELACKS N/CNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Infrasource ResourcesIsawo, Nigeria | Other fruit and fruit products, n.e.c | LIST INGRELACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+1 | Source | |
| Dark Horse Global Logistics Nig LtdLagos, Nigeria | Kiwano melon (english tomato) | LABELING | Source | |
| St Judah ProductionsLagos, Nigeria | Other fruit and fruit products, n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Global Ultra Logistics LimitedLagos, Nigeria | Kiwano melon (english tomato) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| St Judah ProductionsLagos, Nigeria | Other fruit and fruit products, n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| St Judah ProductionsLagos, Nigeria | Other fruit and fruit products, n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| St Judah ProductionsLagos, Nigeria | Other fruit and fruit products, n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Global Ultra Logistics LimitedLagos, Nigeria | Kiwano melon (english tomato) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Global Ultra Logistics LimitedLagos, Nigeria | Kiwano melon (english tomato) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Global Ultra Logistics LimitedLagos, Nigeria | Kiwano melon (english tomato) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Global Ultra Logistics LimitedLagos, Nigeria | Kiwano melon (english tomato) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Global Ultra Logistics LimitedLagos, Nigeria | Kiwano melon (english tomato) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Global Ultra Logistics LimitedLagos, Nigeria | Kiwano melon (english tomato) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Global Ultra Logistics LimitedLagos, Nigeria | Kiwano melon (english tomato) | SALMONELLA | Source |
Questions about vine and other fruit refusals from Nigeria
- How many vine and other fruit shipments from Nigeria did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 7 shipment lines of vine and other fruit from Nigeria in 2026 through August 10, 2026, compared with 15 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse vine and other fruit from Nigeria?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For vine and other fruit from Nigeria the most frequent are SALMONELLA (Salmonella, 27 lines), FSVP VIO (importer not in compliance with FSVP, 12 lines) and LIST INGRE (ingredients not listed, 8 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover vine and other 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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