FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: spices from Pakistan
FDA category: Spices, Flavors, and Salts · October 2016 to August 7, 2025
FDA refused 26 spices shipment lines from Pakistan between October 2016 and August 7, 2025, 2 of them in 2025; the most refused products were spices and seasoning and spices, most often for SALMONELLA (Salmonella).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 26
- spices lines refused since October 2016
- 2
- refused so far in 2025
- 7
- firms with the most records, listed below
Spices refusals from Pakistan by year
Shipment lines FDA refused each year. The table has the same numbers as the chart.
| Year | Refusal lines | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | -71% |
| 2024 | 7 | |
| 2022 | 2 | +100% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1 | -75% |
| 2019 | 4 | 0% |
| 2018 | 4 | -20% |
| 2017 | 5 |
Spices and seasoning refusals from Pakistan
FDA refused 9 spices and seasoning lines from Pakistan between October 2016 and August 7, 2025, 35% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c. | 9 | 34.6% |
Recent spices and seasoning refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frune Private LimitedKarachi, Pakistan | Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Shan Foods (Private) LimitedKarachi, Pakistan | Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Zaiqa Food IndustriesKarachi, Pakistan | Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Convenience Food Industries (PVT) LtdKarachi, Pakistan | Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Shan Foods (Private) LimitedKarachi, Pakistan | Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source |
Spices refusals from Pakistan
FDA refused 9 spices lines from Pakistan between October 2016 and August 7, 2025, 35% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c. | 9 | 34.6% |
Recent spices refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United King Foods Private LimitedKarachi, Pakistan | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| United King Foods Private LimitedKarachi, Pakistan | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| United King Foods Private LimitedKarachi, Pakistan | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| United King Foods Private LimitedKarachi, Pakistan | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Convenience Food Industries (PVT) LtdKarachi, Pakistan | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source |
Capsicums refusals from Pakistan
FDA refused 2 capsicums lines from Pakistan between October 2016 and August 7, 2025, 8% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | 2 | 7.7% |
Recent capsicums refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mehran Spice & Food IndustriesKarachi, Pakistan | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source |
Other spices products refused from Pakistan
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pepper | 2 | 7.7% |
| Fennel | 1 | 3.8% |
| Mixed spice and seasonings | 1 | 3.8% |
| Mixed spices and seasoning with salt | 1 | 3.8% |
| Turmeric | 1 | 3.8% |
Why FDA refused spices from Pakistan
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 21 | 68% |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 2 | 6% |
| ALLERGEN | Major food allergen not declared | 1 | 3% |
| FALSE | False or misleading labeling | 1 | 3% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 1 | 3% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 1 | 3% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 1 | 3% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 1 | 3% |
| UNAPPROVED | Unapproved new drug | 1 | 3% |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 1 | 3% |
Pakistan spices firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Shan Foods (Private) Limited | Karachi | 7 |
| Convenience Food Industries (PVT) Ltd | Karachi | 5 |
| United King Foods Private Limited | Karachi | 4 |
| Zaiqa Food Industries | Karachi | 3 |
| Ahmed Foods (Private) Limited | Karachi | 2 |
| Mehran Spice & Food Industries | Karachi | 1 |
| Frune Private Limited | Karachi | 1 |
Latest spices refusals from Pakistan
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaiqa Food IndustriesKarachi, Pakistan | Mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Frune Private LimitedKarachi, Pakistan | Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Ahmed Foods (Private) LimitedKarachi, Pakistan | Pepper, black, ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Ahmed Foods (Private) LimitedKarachi, Pakistan | Pepper, black, ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| United King Foods Private LimitedKarachi, Pakistan | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| United King Foods Private LimitedKarachi, Pakistan | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| United King Foods Private LimitedKarachi, Pakistan | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| United King Foods Private LimitedKarachi, Pakistan | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Max Biotic Life Style CompanyLahore, Pakistan | Turmeric, ground, cracked (spice) | USUAL NAME | Source | |
| Convenience Food Industries (PVT) LtdKarachi, Pakistan | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Convenience Food Industries (PVT) LtdKarachi, Pakistan | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Mehran Spice & Food IndustriesKarachi, Pakistan | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Shan Foods (Private) LimitedKarachi, Pakistan | Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Malka Foods Pvt LtdKarachi, Pakistan | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | UNAPPROVED | Source | |
| Zaiqa Food IndustriesKarachi, Pakistan | Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Shan Foods (Private) LimitedKarachi, Pakistan | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Shan Foods (Private) LimitedKarachi, Pakistan | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Convenience Food Industries (PVT) LtdKarachi, Pakistan | Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Shan Foods (Private) LimitedKarachi, Pakistan | Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Shan Foods (Private) LimitedKarachi, Pakistan | Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c | LIST INGREUSUAL NAMEALLERGEN | Source |
Questions about spices refusals from Pakistan
- How many spices shipments from Pakistan did FDA refuse in 2025?
- FDA refused 2 shipment lines of spices from Pakistan in 2025 through August 7, 2025, compared with 7 in 2024.
- Why does FDA refuse spices from Pakistan?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For spices from Pakistan the most frequent are SALMONELLA (Salmonella, 21 lines), USUAL NAME (common or usual name missing, 2 lines) and ALLERGEN (major food allergen not declared, 1 line). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover spices from Pakistan?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Pakistan in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Pakistan firms; see the country page.
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