FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: grains and starch from Sierra Leone
FDA category: Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch · October 2016 to October 2, 2026
FDA refused 5 grains and starch shipment lines from Sierra Leone between October 2016 and October 2, 2026, 4 of them in 2026; the most refused products were sesame flour and rice flour, most often for FSVP VIO (importer not in compliance with FSVP).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 5
- grains and starch lines refused since October 2016
- 4
- refused so far in 2026
- 2
- firms with the most records, listed below
Grains and starch refusals from Sierra Leone 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 | |
| 2024 | 1 |
Sesame flour refusals from Sierra Leone
FDA refused 2 sesame flour lines from Sierra Leone between October 2016 and October 2, 2026, 40% of the grains and starch lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of grains and starch |
|---|---|---|
| Sesame flour | 2 | 40.0% |
Recent sesame flour refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Grow SL LimitedFreetown, Sierra Leone | Sesame flour | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Fresh Grow SL LimitedFreetown, Sierra Leone | Sesame flour | FSVP VIO | Source |
Rice flour refusals from Sierra Leone
FDA refused 1 rice flour line from Sierra Leone between October 2016 and October 2, 2026, 20% of the grains and starch lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of grains and starch |
|---|---|---|
| Rice flour | 1 | 20.0% |
Recent rice flour refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Grow SL LimitedFreetown, Sierra Leone | Rice flour | FSVP VIO | Source |
Tapioca starch product refusals from Sierra Leone
FDA refused 1 tapioca starch product line from Sierra Leone between October 2016 and October 2, 2026, 20% of the grains and starch lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of grains and starch |
|---|---|---|
| Tapioca starch product | 1 | 20.0% |
Recent tapioca starch product refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarika EnterpriseFreetown, Sierra Leone | Tapioca starch product | LIST INGRELACKS FIRM | Source |
Other grains and starch products refused from Sierra Leone
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Wheat | 1 | 20.0% |
Why FDA refused grains and starch from Sierra Leone
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSVP VIO | Importer not in compliance with FSVP | 4 | 67% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 1 | 17% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 1 | 17% |
Sierra Leone grains and starch firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Grow SL Limited | Freetown | 4 |
| Jarika Enterprise | Freetown | 1 |
Latest grains and starch refusals from Sierra Leone
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Grow SL LimitedFreetown, Sierra Leone | Rice flour | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Fresh Grow SL LimitedFreetown, Sierra Leone | Wheat, milled product, n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Fresh Grow SL LimitedFreetown, Sierra Leone | Sesame flour | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Fresh Grow SL LimitedFreetown, Sierra Leone | Sesame flour | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Jarika EnterpriseFreetown, Sierra Leone | Tapioca starch product | LIST INGRELACKS FIRM | Source |
Questions about grains and starch refusals from Sierra Leone
- How many grains and starch shipments from Sierra Leone did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 4 shipment lines of grains and starch from Sierra Leone in 2026 through October 2, 2026.
- Why does FDA refuse grains and starch from Sierra Leone?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For grains and starch from Sierra Leone the most frequent are FSVP VIO (importer not in compliance with FSVP, 4 lines), LACKS FIRM (manufacturer name and address missing, 1 line) and LIST INGRE (ingredients not listed, 1 line). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover grains and starch from Sierra Leone?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Sierra Leone in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Sierra Leone firms; see the country page.
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