FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: spices from Russia
FDA category: Spices, Flavors, and Salts · October 2016 to June 12, 2026
FDA refused 24 spices shipment lines from Russia between October 2016 and June 12, 2026, 4 of them in 2026; the most refused products were mixed spice and seaonings and cinnamon, most often for SALMONELLA (Salmonella).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 24
- spices lines refused since October 2016
- 4
- refused so far in 2026
- 3
- firms with the most records, listed below
Spices refusals from Russia 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) | 4 | |
| 2021 | 4 | -56% |
| 2020 | 9 | +200% |
| 2019 | 3 | +50% |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 |
Mixed spice and seaonings refusals from Russia
FDA refused 9 mixed spice and seaonings lines from Russia between October 2016 and June 12, 2026, 38% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed spice and seaonings, without salt, n.e.c. | 9 | 37.5% |
Recent mixed spice and seaonings refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OOO ProfagrotekhnikaPushkino, Russia | Mixed spice and seaonings, without salt, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| OOO ProfagrotekhnikaPushkino, Russia | Mixed spice and seaonings, without salt, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| OOO ProfagrotekhnikaPushkino, Russia | Mixed spice and seaonings, without salt, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| OOO ProfagrotekhnikaPushkino, Russia | Mixed spice and seaonings, without salt, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| OOO ProfagrotekhnikaPushkino, Russia | Mixed spice and seaonings, without salt, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source |
Cinnamon refusals from Russia
FDA refused 4 cinnamon lines from Russia between October 2016 and June 12, 2026, 17% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon, cassia, ground, cracked (spice) | 4 | 16.7% |
Recent cinnamon refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aricon GroupMoscow, Russia | Cinnamon, cassia, ground, cracked (spice) | POISONOUS | Source | |
| Aricon GroupMoscow, Russia | Cinnamon, cassia, ground, cracked (spice) | POISONOUSLACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+3 | Source | |
| Magiya VostokaNizhniy Novgorod, Russia | Cinnamon, cassia, ground, cracked (spice) | POISONOUS | Source | |
| Aricon GroupMoscow, Russia | Cinnamon, cassia, ground, cracked (spice) | POISONOUS | Source |
Mixed spices and seasoning with salt refusals from Russia
FDA refused 4 mixed spices and seasoning with salt lines from Russia between October 2016 and June 12, 2026, 17% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c. | 4 | 16.7% |
Recent mixed spices and seasoning with salt refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OOO ProfagrotekhnikaPushkino, Russia | Mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c | NO ENGLISHSALMONELLA | Source | |
| OOO ProfagrotekhnikaPushkino, Russia | Mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| OOO ProfagrotekhnikaPushkino, Russia | Mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source |
Other spices products refused from Russia
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pepper | 4 | 16.7% |
| Bay | 1 | 4.2% |
| Cardamon | 1 | 4.2% |
| Clove | 1 | 4.2% |
Why FDA refused spices from Russia
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 20 | 67% |
| POISONOUS | Poisonous or deleterious substance | 4 | 13% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 2 | 7% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 1 | 3% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 1 | 3% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 1 | 3% |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 1 | 3% |
Russia spices firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| OOO Profagrotekhnika | Pushkino | 20 |
| Aricon Group | Moscow | 3 |
| Magiya Vostoka | Nizhniy Novgorod | 1 |
Latest spices refusals from Russia
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aricon GroupMoscow, Russia | Cinnamon, cassia, ground, cracked (spice) | POISONOUS | Source | |
| Aricon GroupMoscow, Russia | Cinnamon, cassia, ground, cracked (spice) | POISONOUSLACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+3 | Source | |
| Magiya VostokaNizhniy Novgorod, Russia | Cinnamon, cassia, ground, cracked (spice) | POISONOUS | Source | |
| Aricon GroupMoscow, Russia | Cinnamon, cassia, ground, cracked (spice) | POISONOUS | Source | |
| OOO ProfagrotekhnikaPushkino, Russia | Mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c | NO ENGLISHSALMONELLA | Source | |
| OOO ProfagrotekhnikaPushkino, Russia | Pepper,black, whole (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| OOO ProfagrotekhnikaPushkino, Russia | Mixed spice and seaonings, without salt, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| OOO ProfagrotekhnikaPushkino, Russia | Mixed spice and seaonings, without salt, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| OOO ProfagrotekhnikaPushkino, Russia | Cardamon, ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| OOO ProfagrotekhnikaPushkino, Russia | Pepper,black, whole (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| OOO ProfagrotekhnikaPushkino, Russia | Bay (laurel), natural extract or flavor (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| OOO ProfagrotekhnikaPushkino, Russia | Clove, whole (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| OOO ProfagrotekhnikaPushkino, Russia | Mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| OOO ProfagrotekhnikaPushkino, Russia | Mixed spices and seasoning with salt, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| OOO ProfagrotekhnikaPushkino, Russia | Pepper,black, whole (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| OOO ProfagrotekhnikaPushkino, Russia | Mixed spice and seaonings, without salt, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| OOO ProfagrotekhnikaPushkino, Russia | Mixed spice and seaonings, without salt, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| OOO ProfagrotekhnikaPushkino, Russia | Mixed spice and seaonings, without salt, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| OOO ProfagrotekhnikaPushkino, Russia | Mixed spice and seaonings, without salt, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| OOO ProfagrotekhnikaPushkino, Russia | Mixed spice and seaonings, without salt, n.e.c | SALMONELLA | Source |
Questions about spices refusals from Russia
- How many spices shipments from Russia did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 4 shipment lines of spices from Russia in 2026 through June 12, 2026.
- Why does FDA refuse spices from Russia?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For spices from Russia the most frequent are SALMONELLA (Salmonella, 20 lines), POISONOUS (poisonous or deleterious substance, 4 lines) and NO ENGLISH (required label information not in English, 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 Russia?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Russia in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Russia firms; see the country page.
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