FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals from Paraguay
Food, dietary supplements and animal food · October 2016 to September 8, 2025 · how the data is collected
FDA refused 28 shipment lines from Paraguay between October 2016 and September 2025, including 3 in 2025 through September 8, 2025; the most common charges were SALMONELLA, PESTICIDE and UNAPPROVED, and the most refused category was nuts and seeds.
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 28
- refused shipment lines since October 2016
- 3
- refused so far in 2025
- 26
- Paraguay firms with an FDA record
- 6
- firms on an active import alert
Refusals from Paraguay by year
Shipment lines FDA refused each year. The table has the same numbers as the chart.
| Year | Refusal lines | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | -25% |
| 2024 | 4 | 0% |
| 2023 | 4 | -60% |
| 2022 | 10 | +100% |
| 2021 | 5 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 |
Why FDA refused Paraguay shipment lines
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several. Each code opens FDA's official statement and the countries and products behind it.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 21 | 75% |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 6 | 21% |
| UNAPPROVED | Unapproved new drug | 1 | 4% |
What FDA refused from Paraguay, by product category
FDA product categories, most refused first. Open a category for its product, charge and firm tables.
| Category | Most refused products | Lines |
|---|---|---|
| Nuts and seedsNuts and Edible Seeds | Sesame seed (edible seed); Chia seed (edible seed); Sesame seed (edible seed paste) | 23 |
| Pet foodPet and Laboratory Animal Foods | Pet chews (non-nutritive), n.e.c.; Pet treats, n.e.c. | 4 |
| Dietary supplementsVitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | Herbals & botanical teas, n.e.c. | 1 |
Most refused products from Paraguay
FDA's product descriptions on the refused lines, grouped case-insensitively.
| Product | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sesame seed (edible seed) | 18 | 64.3% |
| Chia seed (edible seed) | 4 | 14.3% |
| Pet chews (non-nutritive), n.e.c. | 3 | 10.7% |
| Herbals & botanical teas, n.e.c. | 1 | 3.6% |
| Pet treats, n.e.c. | 1 | 3.6% |
| Sesame seed (edible seed paste) | 1 | 3.6% |
FDA import alerts that list Paraguay firms
3 alerts list at least one firm in Paraguay: 6 firms on a red list, 6 firms on any list.
Paraguay firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data (refusals, import alert listings and other events), not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Hierbapar S.A.C.I. - Hierbas Paraguayas S.A.C.I. | Mariano Roque Alonso | 17 |
| Dos Beta S.A. | Limpio | 4 |
| TGL Foods S.A. | Mariano Roque Alonso | 4 |
| Cooperativa Colonizadora Multiactiva Fernheim Ltda. | Asuncion | 2 |
Latest refusals from Paraguay
The 20 most recent refused lines, each with its FDA source.
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dos Beta S.A.Limpio, Paraguay | Pet chews (non-nutritive), n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Dos Beta S.A.Limpio, Paraguay | Pet chews (non-nutritive), n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Dos Beta S.A.Limpio, Paraguay | Pet chews (non-nutritive), n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| TGL Foods S.A.Mariano Roque Alonso, Paraguay | Chia seed (edible seed) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| TGL Foods S.A.Mariano Roque Alonso, Paraguay | Chia seed (edible seed) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| TGL Foods S.A.Mariano Roque Alonso, Paraguay | Chia seed (edible seed) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| TGL Foods S.A.Mariano Roque Alonso, Paraguay | Chia seed (edible seed) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Cooperativa Colonizadora Multiactiva Fernheim Ltda.Asuncion, Paraguay | Sesame seed (edible seed) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Cooperativa Colonizadora Multiactiva Fernheim Ltda.Asuncion, Paraguay | Sesame seed (edible seed) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Hierbapar S.A.C.I. - Hierbas Paraguayas S.A.C.I.Mariano Roque Alonso, Paraguay | Sesame seed (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Hierbapar S.A.C.I. - Hierbas Paraguayas S.A.C.I.Mariano Roque Alonso, Paraguay | Sesame seed (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Hierbapar S.A.C.I. - Hierbas Paraguayas S.A.C.I.Mariano Roque Alonso, Paraguay | Sesame seed (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Hierbapar S.A.C.I. - Hierbas Paraguayas S.A.C.I.Mariano Roque Alonso, Paraguay | Sesame seed (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Hierbapar S.A.C.I. - Hierbas Paraguayas S.A.C.I.Mariano Roque Alonso, Paraguay | Sesame seed (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Hierbapar S.A.C.I. - Hierbas Paraguayas S.A.C.I.Mariano Roque Alonso, Paraguay | Sesame seed (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Hierbapar S.A.C.I. - Hierbas Paraguayas S.A.C.I.Mariano Roque Alonso, Paraguay | Sesame seed (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Hierbapar S.A.C.I. - Hierbas Paraguayas S.A.C.I.Mariano Roque Alonso, Paraguay | Sesame seed (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Hierbapar S.A.C.I. - Hierbas Paraguayas S.A.C.I.Mariano Roque Alonso, Paraguay | Sesame seed (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Hierbapar S.A.C.I. - Hierbas Paraguayas S.A.C.I.Mariano Roque Alonso, Paraguay | Sesame seed (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Hierbapar S.A.C.I. - Hierbas Paraguayas S.A.C.I.Mariano Roque Alonso, Paraguay | Sesame seed (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source |
Questions about FDA refusals from Paraguay
- How many Paraguay shipments did FDA refuse in 2025?
- FDA refused 3 shipment lines from Paraguay in 2025 through September 8, 2025, compared with 4 in 2024; the count is down 25% on the year before.
- Why does FDA refuse food from Paraguay?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For Paraguay the most frequent are SALMONELLA (Salmonella, 21 lines), PESTICIDE (pesticide chemical residue, 6 lines) and UNAPPROVED (unapproved new drug, 1 line). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line; it is not a finding about every firm in the country.
- Which Paraguay firms have the most FDA refusals?
- In SupplierRadar's records the Paraguay firms with the most FDA records (refusals, import alert listings and other events) are Hierbapar S.A.C.I. - Hierbas Paraguayas S.A.C.I. (Mariano Roque Alonso) with 17 records, Dos Beta S.A. (Limpio) with 4 records and TGL Foods S.A. (Mariano Roque Alonso) with 4 records. Each firm's page lists every record with its FDA source.
- Which FDA import alerts list Paraguay firms?
- As of October 26, 2026, 3 FDA import alerts list at least one firm in Paraguay. The alerts with the most Paraguay listings are Import Alert 71-04 (3 firms), Import Alert 99-08 (2 firms) and Import Alert 99-19 (1 firm).
- How many Paraguay firms are on an FDA import alert red list?
- As of October 26, 2026, 6 Paraguay firms are on the red list of at least one FDA import alert in SupplierRadar's records, and 6 firms are on any list.
All Paraguay suppliers with FDA records (6)
Every Paraguay firm in SupplierRadar's data with an active import alert, a warning letter or at least five FDA records, most recently active first. Each name opens the firm's FDA record history.
- Dos Beta S.A.Limpio
- Mastican S.R.L.Limpio
- Dennis J FraserAsuncion
- TGL Foods S.A.Mariano Roque Alonso
- Cooperativa Colonizadora Multiactiva Fernheim Ltda.Asuncion
- Hierbapar S.A.C.I. - Hierbas Paraguayas S.A.C.I.Mariano Roque Alonso
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