FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: noodles and pasta from Philippines
FDA category: Macaroni and Noodle Products · October 2016 to October 8, 2026
FDA refused 34 noodles and pasta shipment lines from Philippines between October 2016 and October 8, 2026, 17 of them in 2026; the most refused products were noodles and noodle products and rice sticks, most often for FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 34
- noodles and pasta lines refused since October 2016
- 17
- refused so far in 2026
- 4
- firms with the most records, listed below
Noodles and pasta refusals from Philippines 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) | 17 | |
| 2025 | 11 | +83% |
| 2024 | 6 |
Noodles and noodle products refusals from Philippines
FDA refused 12 noodles and noodle products lines from Philippines between October 2016 and October 8, 2026, 35% of the noodles and pasta lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of noodles and pasta |
|---|---|---|
| Noodles and noodle products, n.e.c. | 12 | 35.3% |
Recent noodles and noodle products refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeverps Manufacturing CorporationMetro Manila, Philippines | Noodles and noodle products, n.e.c | FILTHY | Source | |
| Jeverps Manufacturing CorporationMetro Manila, Philippines | Noodles and noodle products, n.e.c | FILTHY | Source | |
| Nutri-Asia, IncTagiug City, Philippines | Noodles and noodle products, n.e.c | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Nutri-Asia, IncTagiug City, Philippines | Noodles and noodle products, n.e.c | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Nutri-AsiaBulacan, Philippines | Noodles and noodle products, n.e.c | COLOR LBLGYELLOW #5 | Source |
Rice sticks refusals from Philippines
FDA refused 9 rice sticks lines from Philippines between October 2016 and October 8, 2026, 26% of the noodles and pasta lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of noodles and pasta |
|---|---|---|
| Rice sticks | 9 | 26.5% |
Recent rice sticks refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeverps Manufacturing CorporationMetro Manila, Philippines | Rice sticks | FILTHY | Source | |
| Jeverps Manufacturing CorporationMetro Manila, Philippines | Rice sticks | FILTHY | Source | |
| Jeverps Manufacturing CorporationMetro Manila, Philippines | Rice sticks | FILTHY | Source | |
| Jeverps Manufacturing CorporationMetro Manila, Philippines | Rice sticks | FILTHY | Source | |
| Jeverps Manufacturing CorporationMetro Manila, Philippines | Rice sticks | FILTHY | Source |
Oriental noodles refusals from Philippines
FDA refused 5 oriental noodles lines from Philippines between October 2016 and October 8, 2026, 15% of the noodles and pasta lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of noodles and pasta |
|---|---|---|
| Oriental noodles (flavored with shrimp,chicken,beef,lobster,crab,plain,etc.) | 5 | 14.7% |
Recent oriental noodles refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeverps Manufacturing CorporationMetro Manila, Philippines | Oriental noodles (flavored with shrimp,chicken,beef,lobster,crab,plain,etc.) | FILTHY | Source |
Other noodles and pasta products refused from Philippines
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rice vermicelli | 5 | 14.7% |
| Macaroni/noodle products not elsewhere mentioned | 2 | 5.9% |
| Wonton noodle skins | 1 | 2.9% |
Why FDA refused noodles and pasta from Philippines
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 | 19 | 40% |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 9 | 19% |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 8 | 17% |
| FSVP VIO | Importer not in compliance with FSVP | 4 | 9% |
| INADPRCCTL | Inadequate process controls | 2 | 4% |
| NO PROCESS | No scheduled process filed | 2 | 4% |
| YELLOW #5 | FD&C Yellow No. 5 not declared | 2 | 4% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 1 | 2% |
Philippines noodles and pasta firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Jeverps Manufacturing Corporation | Metro Manila | 22 |
| Nutri-Asia | Bulacan | 8 |
| Arko Foods Phils, Inc. | Valenzuela | 2 |
| Nutri-Asia, Inc | Tagiug City | 2 |
Latest noodles and pasta refusals from Philippines
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeverps Manufacturing CorporationMetro Manila, Philippines | Oriental noodles (flavored with shrimp,chicken,beef,lobster,crab,plain,etc.) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Jeverps Manufacturing CorporationMetro Manila, Philippines | Noodles and noodle products, n.e.c | FILTHY | Source | |
| Jeverps Manufacturing CorporationMetro Manila, Philippines | Rice sticks | FILTHY | Source | |
| Jeverps Manufacturing CorporationMetro Manila, Philippines | Noodles and noodle products, n.e.c | FILTHY | Source | |
| Nutri-Asia, IncTagiug City, Philippines | Noodles and noodle products, n.e.c | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Nutri-Asia, IncTagiug City, Philippines | Noodles and noodle products, n.e.c | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Jeverps Manufacturing CorporationMetro Manila, Philippines | Rice sticks | FILTHY | Source | |
| Nutri-AsiaBulacan, Philippines | Noodles and noodle products, n.e.c | COLOR LBLGYELLOW #5 | Source | |
| Jeverps Manufacturing CorporationMetro Manila, Philippines | Rice sticks | FILTHY | Source | |
| Nutri-AsiaBulacan, Philippines | Noodles and noodle products, n.e.c | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Nutri-AsiaBulacan, Philippines | Noodles and noodle products, n.e.c | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Jeverps Manufacturing CorporationMetro Manila, Philippines | Rice sticks | FILTHY | Source | |
| Jeverps Manufacturing CorporationMetro Manila, Philippines | Rice sticks | FILTHY | Source | |
| Nutri-AsiaBulacan, Philippines | Noodles and noodle products, n.e.c | UNSAFE COLYELLOW #5 | Source | |
| Nutri-AsiaBulacan, Philippines | Noodles and noodle products, n.e.c | UNSAFE COLFILTHYCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Jeverps Manufacturing CorporationMetro Manila, Philippines | Rice sticks | FILTHY | Source | |
| Jeverps Manufacturing CorporationMetro Manila, Philippines | Rice vermicelli | FILTHY | Source | |
| Nutri-AsiaBulacan, Philippines | Noodles and noodle products, n.e.c | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Nutri-AsiaBulacan, Philippines | Noodles and noodle products, n.e.c | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Jeverps Manufacturing CorporationMetro Manila, Philippines | Macaroni/noodle products not elsewhere mentioned, n.e.c | FILTHY | Source |
Questions about noodles and pasta refusals from Philippines
- How many noodles and pasta shipments from Philippines did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 17 shipment lines of noodles and pasta from Philippines in 2026 through October 8, 2026, compared with 11 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse noodles and pasta from Philippines?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For noodles and pasta from Philippines the most frequent are FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 19 lines), COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 9 lines) and UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 8 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover noodles and pasta from Philippines?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Philippines in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Philippines firms; see the country page.
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