FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: spices from Peru
FDA category: Spices, Flavors, and Salts · October 2016 to September 18, 2026
FDA refused 44 spices shipment lines from Peru between October 2016 and September 18, 2026, 6 of them in 2026; the most refused products were paprika and capsicums, most often for FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 44
- spices lines refused since October 2016
- 6
- refused so far in 2026
- 4
- firms with the most records, listed below
Spices refusals from Peru 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) | 6 | |
| 2025 | 16 | +700% |
| 2024 | 2 | -78% |
| 2023 | 9 | +800% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1 | -67% |
| 2020 | 3 | +50% |
| 2019 | 2 | +100% |
| 2018 | 1 | -67% |
| 2017 | 3 |
Paprika refusals from Peru
FDA refused 21 paprika lines from Peru between October 2016 and September 18, 2026, 48% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Paprika, whole (spice) | 17 | 38.6% |
| Paprika, ground, cracked (spice) | 4 | 9.1% |
Recent paprika refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agro e&C S.A.C.Lima, Peru | Paprika, ground, cracked (spice) | FILTHY | Source | |
| World Pantry SACLima, Peru | Paprika, ground, cracked (spice) | FILTHYLACKS FIRM | Source | |
| World Pantry SACLima, Peru | Paprika, ground, cracked (spice) | LIST INGREFILTHYLACKS FIRM+2 | Source | |
| World Pantry SACLima, Peru | Paprika, ground, cracked (spice) | FILTHYLACKS FIRM | Source | |
| Agro e&C S.A.C.Lima, Peru | Paprika, whole (spice) | FILTHY | Source |
Capsicums refusals from Peru
FDA refused 20 capsicums lines from Peru between October 2016 and September 18, 2026, 45% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), whole (spice) | 18 | 40.9% |
| Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | 2 | 4.5% |
Recent capsicums refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Productos Agro Andinos SACEtapa, Peru | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Productos Agro Andinos SACEtapa, Peru | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Corporacion Agricola Perunor S.A.C.San Isidro, Peru | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), whole (spice) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Adb International S.A.C.Lima, Peru | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), whole (spice) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Agro Industrial Inka World SACBarranca, Peru | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), whole (spice) | FILTHYLACKS FIRM | Source |
Spices and seasoning refusals from Peru
FDA refused 2 spices and seasoning lines from Peru between October 2016 and September 18, 2026, 5% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c. | 2 | 4.5% |
Other spices products refused from Peru
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turmeric | 1 | 2.3% |
Why FDA refused spices from Peru
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 | 37 | 70% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 5 | 9% |
| FSVP VIO | Importer not in compliance with FSVP | 2 | 4% |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 2 | 4% |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 2 | 4% |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 1 | 2% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 1 | 2% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 1 | 2% |
| UNAPPROVED | Unapproved new drug | 1 | 2% |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 1 | 2% |
Peru spices firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Agro e&C S.A.C. | Lima | 13 |
| Agroexportadora Sol de Olmos SAC | Lima Miraflores | 6 |
| Deshidratadora de Alimentos Naturales S.R.L. | Lima | 2 |
| Productos Agro Andinos SAC | Etapa | 2 |
Latest spices refusals from Peru
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Productos Agro Andinos SACEtapa, Peru | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Productos Agro Andinos SACEtapa, Peru | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Agro e&C S.A.C.Lima, Peru | Paprika, ground, cracked (spice) | FILTHY | Source | |
| World Pantry SACLima, Peru | Paprika, ground, cracked (spice) | FILTHYLACKS FIRM | Source | |
| World Pantry SACLima, Peru | Paprika, ground, cracked (spice) | LIST INGREFILTHYLACKS FIRM+2 | Source | |
| World Pantry SACLima, Peru | Paprika, ground, cracked (spice) | FILTHYLACKS FIRM | Source | |
| Corporacion Agricola Perunor S.A.C.San Isidro, Peru | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), whole (spice) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Adb International S.A.C.Lima, Peru | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), whole (spice) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Agro Industrial Inka World SACBarranca, Peru | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), whole (spice) | FILTHYLACKS FIRM | Source | |
| Corporacion Agricola Perunor S.A.C.San Isidro, Peru | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), whole (spice) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Agro e&C S.A.C.Lima, Peru | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), whole (spice) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Agro e&C S.A.C.Lima, Peru | Paprika, whole (spice) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Agro e&C S.A.C.Lima, Peru | Paprika, whole (spice) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Agro e&C S.A.C.Lima, Peru | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), whole (spice) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Agro e&C S.A.C.Lima, Peru | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), whole (spice) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Agro e&C S.A.C.Lima, Peru | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), whole (spice) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Agro e&C S.A.C.Lima, Peru | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), whole (spice) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Agro e&C S.A.C.Lima, Peru | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), whole (spice) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Agro e&C S.A.C.Lima, Peru | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), whole (spice) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Agro e&C S.A.C.Lima, Peru | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), whole (spice) | FILTHY | Source |
Questions about spices refusals from Peru
- How many spices shipments from Peru did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 6 shipment lines of spices from Peru in 2026 through September 18, 2026, compared with 16 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse spices from Peru?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For spices from Peru the most frequent are FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 37 lines), LACKS FIRM (manufacturer name and address missing, 5 lines) and FSVP VIO (importer not in compliance with FSVP, 2 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover spices from Peru?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Peru in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Peru firms; see the country page.
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