FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: spices from Sierra Leone
FDA category: Spices, Flavors, and Salts · October 2016 to October 2, 2026
FDA refused 6 spices shipment lines from Sierra Leone between October 2016 and October 2, 2026, 5 of them in 2026; the most refused products were spices and capsicums, most often for FSVP VIO (importer not in compliance with FSVP).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 6
- spices lines refused since October 2016
- 5
- refused so far in 2026
- 2
- firms with the most records, listed below
Spices 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) | 5 | |
| 2024 | 1 |
Spices refusals from Sierra Leone
FDA refused 2 spices lines from Sierra Leone between October 2016 and October 2, 2026, 33% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c. | 2 | 33.3% |
Recent spices refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Grow SL LimitedFreetown, Sierra Leone | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Fresh Grow SL LimitedFreetown, Sierra Leone | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source |
Capsicums refusals from Sierra Leone
FDA refused 1 capsicums line from Sierra Leone between October 2016 and October 2, 2026, 17% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | 1 | 16.7% |
Recent capsicums refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Grow SL LimitedFreetown, Sierra Leone | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | FSVP VIO | Source |
Fish seasoning refusals from Sierra Leone
FDA refused 1 fish seasoning line from Sierra Leone between October 2016 and October 2, 2026, 17% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Fish seasoning, liquid without salt | 1 | 16.7% |
Recent fish seasoning refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarika EnterpriseFreetown, Sierra Leone | Fish seasoning, liquid without salt | LIST INGRELACKS FIRM | Source |
Other spices products refused from Sierra Leone
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lemon grass | 1 | 16.7% |
| Whole spice | 1 | 16.7% |
Why FDA refused spices 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 | 5 | 71% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 1 | 14% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 1 | 14% |
Sierra Leone spices 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 | 5 |
| Jarika Enterprise | Freetown | 1 |
Latest spices refusals from Sierra Leone
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Grow SL LimitedFreetown, Sierra Leone | Lemon grass, whole (spice) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Fresh Grow SL LimitedFreetown, Sierra Leone | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Fresh Grow SL LimitedFreetown, Sierra Leone | Whole spice, n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Fresh Grow SL LimitedFreetown, Sierra Leone | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Fresh Grow SL LimitedFreetown, Sierra Leone | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Jarika EnterpriseFreetown, Sierra Leone | Fish seasoning, liquid without salt | LIST INGRELACKS FIRM | Source |
Questions about spices refusals from Sierra Leone
- How many spices shipments from Sierra Leone did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 5 shipment lines of spices from Sierra Leone in 2026 through October 2, 2026.
- Why does FDA refuse spices from Sierra Leone?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For spices from Sierra Leone the most frequent are FSVP VIO (importer not in compliance with FSVP, 5 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 spices 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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