FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: seafood from Portugal
FDA category: Fishery/Seafood Products · October 2016 to October 9, 2026
FDA refused 59 seafood shipment lines from Portugal between October 2016 and October 9, 2026, 7 of them in 2026; the most refused products were cod and octopus, most often for FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 59
- seafood lines refused since October 2016
- 7
- refused so far in 2026
- 10
- firms with the most records, listed below
Seafood refusals from Portugal 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 | 2 | -33% |
| 2024 | 3 | +50% |
| 2023 | 2 | -50% |
| 2022 | 4 | +300% |
| 2021 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 15 | -6% |
| 2018 | 16 | +220% |
| 2017 | 5 | |
| 2016 (from Oct) | 4 |
Cod refusals from Portugal
FDA refused 13 cod lines from Portugal between October 2016 and October 9, 2026, 22% of the seafood lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of seafood |
|---|---|---|
| Cod | 8 | 13.6% |
| Cod, cakes, balls, etc. | 5 | 8.5% |
Recent cod refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameluso Import Export Prod. Alimentares, LDAMangualde, Portugal | COD | FILTHYLACKS N/C | Source |
Octopus refusals from Portugal
FDA refused 12 octopus lines from Portugal between October 2016 and October 9, 2026, 20% of the seafood lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of seafood |
|---|---|---|
| Octopus, other aquatic species | 12 | 20.3% |
Recent octopus refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Misterios, LdaPorto, Portugal | Octopus, other aquatic species | NEEDS FCENO PROCESS | Source | |
| Gaivotaprateada Lda.Condeixa A Nova, Portugal | Octopus, other aquatic species | FILTHY | Source | |
| Gaivotaprateada Lda.Condeixa A Nova, Portugal | Octopus, other aquatic species | FILTHY | Source | |
| Gaivotaprateada Lda.Condeixa A Nova, Portugal | Octopus, other aquatic species | FILTHY | Source | |
| Gaivotaprateada Lda.Condeixa A Nova, Portugal | Octopus, other aquatic species | FILTHY | Source |
Cuttlefish refusals from Portugal
FDA refused 10 cuttlefish lines from Portugal between October 2016 and October 9, 2026, 17% of the seafood lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of seafood |
|---|---|---|
| Cuttlefish, other aquatic species | 10 | 16.9% |
Recent cuttlefish refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ComdalgelVagos, Portugal | Cuttlefish, other aquatic species | FILTHYUSUAL NAME | Source |
Other seafood products refused from Portugal
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sardines | 9 | 15.3% |
| Eel | 4 | 6.8% |
| Mackerel | 2 | 3.4% |
| Mixed fishery/seafood products | 2 | 3.4% |
| Shrimp & prawns | 2 | 3.4% |
| Fish sauce | 1 | 1.7% |
Why FDA refused seafood from Portugal
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 | 22 | 28% |
| MFRHACCP | Seafood HACCP requirements not met | 13 | 17% |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 8 | 10% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 8 | 10% |
| ALLERGEN | Major food allergen not declared | 6 | 8% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 6 | 8% |
| NO PROCESS | No scheduled process filed | 5 | 6% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 4 | 5% |
| NEEDS FCE | Processor not registered for canned or acidified foods | 3 | 4% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 3 | 4% |
Import alerts for seafood that list Portugal firms
Portugal seafood firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| BeiraNova Industria De Congelados S.A. | Viseu | 9 |
| Brites Vaz & Irmaos | Gafanha da Nazare | 7 |
| Comdalgel | Vagos | 7 |
| Almerinda & Filhos Lda. | Alfeizerao | 6 |
| COFISA - Conservas de Peixe da Figueira, S.A. | Figueira Da Foz | 4 |
| Casa Angola Internacional, Importacao e Exportacao SA | Moreira Da Maia | 4 |
| Gaivotaprateada Lda. | Condeixa A Nova | 4 |
| Eiti Import&Export | Barcarena | 2 |
| Antonio Mineiro e Andrade, Lda | Ribeira Grande | 2 |
| Brasmar - Comercio de Produtos Alimentares, S.A. | Guidoes, Trofa | 2 |
Latest seafood refusals from Portugal
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COFISA - Conservas de Peixe da Figueira, S.A.Figueira Da Foz, Portugal | Sardines (brisling, sprats, pilchards, etc.) | MFRHACCP | Source | |
| COFISA - Conservas de Peixe da Figueira, S.A.Figueira Da Foz, Portugal | Sardines (brisling, sprats, pilchards, etc.) | MFRHACCP | Source | |
| COFISA - Conservas de Peixe da Figueira, S.A.Figueira Da Foz, Portugal | Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.) | MFRHACCP | Source | |
| COFISA - Conservas de Peixe da Figueira, S.A.Figueira Da Foz, Portugal | Sardines (brisling, sprats, pilchards, etc.) | MFRHACCP | Source | |
| Mediterran Food Beverage LdaLisbon, Portugal | Sardines (brisling, sprats, pilchards, etc.) | NO PROCESS | Source | |
| Mediterran Food Beverage LdaLisbon, Portugal | Sardines (brisling, sprats, pilchards, etc.) | NO PROCESS | Source | |
| Mediterran Food Beverage LdaLisbon, Portugal | Sardines (brisling, sprats, pilchards, etc.) | NO PROCESS | Source | |
| 100 Misterios, LdaPorto, Portugal | Trout, all, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood products | NEEDS FCENO PROCESS | Source | |
| 100 Misterios, LdaPorto, Portugal | Octopus, other aquatic species | NEEDS FCENO PROCESS | Source | |
| Mediterran Food & Beverage LdaLisbon, Portugal | Sardines (brisling, sprats, pilchards, etc.) | LABELINGNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Mediterran Food & Beverage LdaLisbon, Portugal | Sardines (brisling, sprats, pilchards, etc.) | LABELINGNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Mediterran Food & Beverage LdaLisbon, Portugal | Sardines (brisling, sprats, pilchards, etc.) | LABELINGNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Brasmar - Comercio de Produtos Alimentares, S.A.Guidoes, Trofa, Portugal | Mixed fishery/seafood products, n.e.c | LISTERIA | Source | |
| Ameluso Import Export Prod. Alimentares, LDAMangualde, Portugal | COD | FILTHYLACKS N/C | Source | |
| Gaivotaprateada Lda.Condeixa A Nova, Portugal | Octopus, other aquatic species | FILTHY | Source | |
| Gaivotaprateada Lda.Condeixa A Nova, Portugal | Octopus, other aquatic species | FILTHY | Source | |
| Gaivotaprateada Lda.Condeixa A Nova, Portugal | Octopus, other aquatic species | FILTHY | Source | |
| Gaivotaprateada Lda.Condeixa A Nova, Portugal | Octopus, other aquatic species | FILTHY | Source | |
| Brasmar - Comercio de Produtos Alimentares, S.A.Guidoes, Trofa, Portugal | Mixed fishery/seafood products, n.e.c | LISTERIA | Source | |
| ComdalgelVagos, Portugal | Cuttlefish, other aquatic species | FILTHYUSUAL NAME | Source |
Questions about seafood refusals from Portugal
- How many seafood shipments from Portugal did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 7 shipment lines of seafood from Portugal in 2026 through October 9, 2026, compared with 2 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse seafood from Portugal?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For seafood from Portugal the most frequent are FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 22 lines), MFRHACCP (seafood HACCP requirements not met, 13 lines) and LABELING (Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, 8 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover seafood from Portugal?
- As of October 26, 2026, the FDA import alerts for this category that list Portugal firms are Import Alert 16-39 (1 firm), Import Alert 16-50 (1 firm) and Import Alert 16-120 (1 firm). General food alerts numbered 99-xx can list Portugal firms too; see the country page.
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