FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
FDA refused 3 shipment lines from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines between October 2016 and January 2026, including 1 in 2026 through January 12, 2026; the most common charges were UNSAFE COL and FILTHY, and the most refused category was soft drinks and water.
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 3
- refused shipment lines since October 2016
- 1
- refused so far in 2026
- 7
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines firms with an FDA record
- 2
- firms on an active import alert
Refusals from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines by year
| Year | Refusal lines | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | 1 | |
| 2017 | 2 |
Why FDA refused Saint Vincent and the Grenadines shipment lines
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 2 | 67% |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 1 | 33% |
What FDA refused from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, by product category
| Category | Most refused products | Lines |
|---|---|---|
| Soft drinks and waterSoft Drinks and Waters | Soft drink, subtropical or tropical fruit flavored, carbonated | 2 |
| SeafoodFishery/Seafood Products | Conch,conchmeat | 1 |
Most refused products from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
| Product | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Soft drink, subtropical or tropical fruit flavored, carbonated | 2 | 66.7% |
| Conch,conchmeat | 1 | 33.3% |
FDA import alerts that list Saint Vincent and the Grenadines firms
Latest refusals from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainforest Seafoods SVG Ltd.Calliaqua, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Conch,conchmeat | FILTHY | Source | |
| East Caribbean Flour Mills LimitKingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Soft drink, subtropical or tropical fruit flavored, carbonated | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| East Caribbean Flour Mills LimitKingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Soft drink, subtropical or tropical fruit flavored, carbonated | UNSAFE COL | Source |
Questions about FDA refusals from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- How many Saint Vincent and the Grenadines shipments did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 1 shipment line from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in 2026 through January 12, 2026.
- Why does FDA refuse food from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For Saint Vincent and the Grenadines the most frequent are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 2 lines) and FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 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 FDA import alerts list Saint Vincent and the Grenadines firms?
- As of October 26, 2026, 2 FDA import alerts list at least one firm in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The alerts with the most Saint Vincent and the Grenadines listings are Import Alert 16-81 (1 firm) and Import Alert 16-120 (1 firm).
- How many Saint Vincent and the Grenadines firms are on an FDA import alert red list?
- As of October 26, 2026, 2 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines firms are on the red list of at least one FDA import alert in SupplierRadar's records, and 2 firms are on any list.
All Saint Vincent and the Grenadines suppliers with FDA records (2)
- Blue Caribbean Foods Inc.Kingstown
- Tichelia McinnissBequia
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