FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: noodles and pasta from South Korea
FDA category: Macaroni and Noodle Products · October 2016 to March 24, 2026
FDA refused 139 noodles and pasta shipment lines from South Korea between October 2016 and March 24, 2026, 10 of them in 2026; the most refused products were noodles and oriental noodles, most often for LIST INGRE (ingredients not listed).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 139
- noodles and pasta lines refused since October 2016
- 10
- refused so far in 2026
- 6
- firms with the most records, listed below
Noodles and pasta refusals from South Korea 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) | 10 | |
| 2024 | 2 | -50% |
| 2023 | 4 | |
| 2021 | 43 | -30% |
| 2020 | 61 | +2950% |
| 2019 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 17 |
Noodles refusals from South Korea
FDA refused 104 noodles lines from South Korea between October 2016 and March 24, 2026, 75% of the noodles and pasta lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of noodles and pasta |
|---|---|---|
| Noodles, instant | 104 | 74.8% |
Recent noodles refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samyang Foods Co LtdSeoul, South Korea | Noodles, instant | FALSENO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Samyang Foods Co LtdSeoul, South Korea | Noodles, instant | FALSENO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Samyang Foods Co LtdSeoul, South Korea | Noodles, instant | INCONSPICUFALSE | Source |
Oriental noodles refusals from South Korea
FDA refused 26 oriental noodles lines from South Korea between October 2016 and March 24, 2026, 19% of the noodles and pasta lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of noodles and pasta |
|---|---|---|
| Oriental noodles (flavored with shrimp,chicken,beef,lobster,crab,plain,etc.) | 26 | 18.7% |
Recent oriental noodles refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JirisanCheoRum FarmingNamwon, South Korea | Oriental noodles (flavored with shrimp,chicken,beef,lobster,crab,plain,etc.) | REFUSE EI | Source | |
| JirisanCheoRum FarmingNamwon, South Korea | Oriental noodles (flavored with shrimp,chicken,beef,lobster,crab,plain,etc.) | REFUSE EI | Source | |
| Hyorimwon, an agricultural companyNamwon, South Korea | Oriental noodles (flavored with shrimp,chicken,beef,lobster,crab,plain,etc.) | 807REFUSAL | Source | |
| KSB Foods Co., LtdHwasung-Si, South Korea | Oriental noodles (flavored with shrimp,chicken,beef,lobster,crab,plain,etc.) | NO PROCESS | Source | |
| KSB Foods Co., LtdHwasung-Si, South Korea | Oriental noodles (flavored with shrimp,chicken,beef,lobster,crab,plain,etc.) | NO PROCESS | Source |
Rice flakes/paper refusals from South Korea
FDA refused 6 rice flakes/paper lines from South Korea between October 2016 and March 24, 2026, 4% of the noodles and pasta lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of noodles and pasta |
|---|---|---|
| Rice flakes/paper | 6 | 4.3% |
Recent rice flakes/paper refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ercohs Agricultural Corporation Co., LtdYuseong, South Korea | Rice flakes/paper | REFUSE EI807REFUSAL | Source | |
| Ercohs Agricultural Corporation Co., LtdYuseong, South Korea | Rice flakes/paper | REFUSE EI807REFUSAL | Source | |
| Ercohs Agricultural Corporation Co., LtdYuseong, South Korea | Rice flakes/paper | REFUSE EI807REFUSAL | Source | |
| Ercohs Agricultural Corporation Co., LtdYuseong, South Korea | Rice flakes/paper | 807REFUSAL | Source | |
| Ercohs Agricultural Corporation Co., LtdYuseong, South Korea | Rice flakes/paper | 807REFUSAL | Source |
Other noodles and pasta products refused from South Korea
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Noodles and noodle products | 3 | 2.2% |
Why FDA refused noodles and pasta from South Korea
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 86 | 22% |
| ALLERGEN | Major food allergen not declared | 75 | 19% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 60 | 15% |
| FALSE | False or misleading labeling | 57 | 15% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 42 | 11% |
| INCONSPICU | Required information not conspicuous | 40 | 10% |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 13 | 3% |
| 807REFUSAL | The foreign factory, warehouse, or other establishment of which the owner, operator, or agent in charge, or… | 7 | 2% |
| REFUSE EI | Appears to have been manufactured, processed, or packed under insanitary conditions. | 6 | 2% |
| NO PROCESS | No scheduled process filed | 5 | 1% |
South Korea noodles and pasta firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Samyang Foods Co Ltd | Seoul | 104 |
| Pulmuone Product Excellent Cente | EUMSUNG | 16 |
| Ercohs Agricultural Corporation Co., Ltd | Yuseong | 6 |
| JirisanCheoRum Farming | Namwon | 2 |
| Yongdae Hwangtae | KWANGWON-DO | 1 |
| Yirae World Corp. | Seongnam | 1 |
Latest noodles and pasta refusals from South Korea
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JirisanCheoRum FarmingNamwon, South Korea | Oriental noodles (flavored with shrimp,chicken,beef,lobster,crab,plain,etc.) | REFUSE EI | Source | |
| JirisanCheoRum FarmingNamwon, South Korea | Oriental noodles (flavored with shrimp,chicken,beef,lobster,crab,plain,etc.) | REFUSE EI | Source | |
| Ercohs Agricultural Corporation Co., LtdYuseong, South Korea | Rice flakes/paper | REFUSE EI807REFUSAL | Source | |
| Ercohs Agricultural Corporation Co., LtdYuseong, South Korea | Rice flakes/paper | REFUSE EI807REFUSAL | Source | |
| Ercohs Agricultural Corporation Co., LtdYuseong, South Korea | Rice flakes/paper | REFUSE EI807REFUSAL | Source | |
| Hyorimwon, an agricultural companyNamwon, South Korea | Noodles and noodle products, n.e.c | REFUSE EI | Source | |
| Ercohs Agricultural Corporation Co., LtdYuseong, South Korea | Rice flakes/paper | 807REFUSAL | Source | |
| Hyorimwon, an agricultural companyNamwon, South Korea | Oriental noodles (flavored with shrimp,chicken,beef,lobster,crab,plain,etc.) | 807REFUSAL | Source | |
| Ercohs Agricultural Corporation Co., LtdYuseong, South Korea | Rice flakes/paper | 807REFUSAL | Source | |
| Ercohs Agricultural Corporation Co., LtdYuseong, South Korea | Rice flakes/paper | 807REFUSAL | Source | |
| KSB Foods Co., LtdHwasung-Si, South Korea | Oriental noodles (flavored with shrimp,chicken,beef,lobster,crab,plain,etc.) | NO PROCESS | Source | |
| KSB Foods Co., LtdHwasung-Si, South Korea | Oriental noodles (flavored with shrimp,chicken,beef,lobster,crab,plain,etc.) | NO PROCESS | Source | |
| Hanil Food Co.,Ltd..Icheon, South Korea | Noodles and noodle products, n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Sejun F&B Co., Ltd.Hongcheon, South Korea | Oriental noodles (flavored with shrimp,chicken,beef,lobster,crab,plain,etc.) | NO PROCESS | Source | |
| Sejun F&B Co., Ltd.Hongcheon, South Korea | Oriental noodles (flavored with shrimp,chicken,beef,lobster,crab,plain,etc.) | NO PROCESS | Source | |
| Yirae World Corp.Seongnam, South Korea | Noodles and noodle products, n.e.c | ALLERGEN | Source | |
| N-Choice Co., Ltd.Hoengseong, South Korea | Oriental noodles (flavored with shrimp,chicken,beef,lobster,crab,plain,etc.) | LIST INGRELACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+2 | Source | |
| Samyang Foods Co LtdSeoul, South Korea | Noodles, instant | FALSENO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Samyang Foods Co LtdSeoul, South Korea | Noodles, instant | FALSENO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Samyang Foods Co LtdSeoul, South Korea | Noodles, instant | INCONSPICUFALSE | Source |
Questions about noodles and pasta refusals from South Korea
- How many noodles and pasta shipments from South Korea did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 10 shipment lines of noodles and pasta from South Korea in 2026 through March 24, 2026.
- Why does FDA refuse noodles and pasta from South Korea?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For noodles and pasta from South Korea the most frequent are LIST INGRE (ingredients not listed, 86 lines), ALLERGEN (major food allergen not declared, 75 lines) and NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 60 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover noodles and pasta from South Korea?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in South Korea in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list South Korea firms; see the country page.
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