FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: candy and chewing gum from Spain
FDA category: Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum · October 2016 to October 14, 2026
FDA refused 76 candy and chewing gum shipment lines from Spain between October 2016 and October 14, 2026, 29 of them in 2026; the most refused products were candy without chocolate n.e.c. and jellied candy, most often for UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 76
- candy and chewing gum lines refused since October 2016
- 29
- refused so far in 2026
- 5
- firms with the most records, listed below
Candy and chewing gum refusals from Spain 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) | 29 | |
| 2025 | 18 | +500% |
| 2024 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 5 | +150% |
| 2021 | 2 | +100% |
| 2020 | 1 | -87% |
| 2019 | 8 | |
| 2017 | 1 | |
| 2016 (from Oct) | 9 |
Candy without chocolate n.e.c. refusals from Spain
FDA refused 22 candy without chocolate n.e.c. lines from Spain between October 2016 and October 14, 2026, 29% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Candy without chocolate n.e.c. | 22 | 28.9% |
Recent candy without chocolate n.e.c. refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vidal Golosinas SAMolina De Segura, Spain | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Vidal Golosinas SAMolina De Segura, Spain | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | INCONSPICUCOLOR LBLGLACKS FIRM+2 | Source | |
| Vidal Golosinas SAMolina De Segura, Spain | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | INCONSPICUCOLOR LBLGLACKS FIRM+2 | Source | |
| Vidal Golosinas SAMolina De Segura, Spain | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | COLOR LBLGLACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+2 | Source | |
| Vidal Golosinas SAMolina De Segura, Spain | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | LACKS FIRMLACKS N/CUSUAL NAME+1 | Source |
Jellied candy refusals from Spain
FDA refused 15 jellied candy lines from Spain between October 2016 and October 14, 2026, 20% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | 15 | 19.7% |
Lollipop refusals from Spain
FDA refused 11 lollipop lines from Spain between October 2016 and October 14, 2026, 14% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Lollipop (without chocolate) | 11 | 14.5% |
Other candy and chewing gum products refused from Spain
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Flavored candy | 9 | 11.8% |
| Hard candy with nut or nut products | 6 | 7.9% |
| Candy specialties | 5 | 6.6% |
| Hard candy without nuts and fruit | 2 | 2.6% |
| Caramel candy bar | 1 | 1.3% |
| Fondant candy pieces | 1 | 1.3% |
Why FDA refused candy and chewing gum from Spain
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 35 | 19% |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 32 | 17% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 31 | 17% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 21 | 11% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 16 | 9% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 14 | 8% |
| INCONSPICU | Required information not conspicuous | 13 | 7% |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 9 | 5% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 8 | 4% |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 6 | 3% |
Spain candy and chewing gum firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Vidal Golosinas SA | Molina De Segura | 24 |
| Chupa Chups | SANT ESTEVE SESROVIRES | 18 |
| Jake S. A. | Molina De Segura | 15 |
| Turrones El Romero SA | Jijona | 6 |
| Pilarte | Madrid | 1 |
Latest candy and chewing gum refusals from Spain
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vidal Golosinas SAMolina De Segura, Spain | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Vidal Golosinas SAMolina De Segura, Spain | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | INCONSPICUCOLOR LBLGLACKS FIRM+2 | Source | |
| Vidal Golosinas SAMolina De Segura, Spain | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | INCONSPICUCOLOR LBLGLACKS FIRM+2 | Source | |
| Vidal Golosinas SAMolina De Segura, Spain | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | COLOR LBLGLACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+2 | Source | |
| Vidal Golosinas SAMolina De Segura, Spain | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | LACKS FIRMLACKS N/CUSUAL NAME+1 | Source | |
| Vidal Golosinas SAMolina De Segura, Spain | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | INCONSPICUCOLOR LBLGLACKS FIRM+2 | Source | |
| Vidal Golosinas SAMolina De Segura, Spain | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | INCONSPICUCOLOR LBLGLACKS FIRM+2 | Source | |
| Vidal Golosinas SAMolina De Segura, Spain | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | INCONSPICUCOLOR LBLGLACKS FIRM+2 | Source | |
| Vidal Golosinas SAMolina De Segura, Spain | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | COLOR LBLGNO ENGLISHUSUAL NAME+1 | Source | |
| Vidal Golosinas SAMolina De Segura, Spain | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | LACKS FIRMLACKS N/CNO ENGLISH+2 | Source | |
| Vidal Golosinas SAMolina De Segura, Spain | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | LACKS FIRMLACKS N/CUSUAL NAME+1 | Source | |
| Vidal Golosinas SAMolina De Segura, Spain | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | COLOR LBLGLACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+2 | Source | |
| Vidal Golosinas SAMolina De Segura, Spain | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | LACKS N/CCOLORLABELNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Vidal Golosinas SAMolina De Segura, Spain | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | COLOR LBLGLACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+2 | Source | |
| Vidal Golosinas SAMolina De Segura, Spain | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | INCONSPICUCOLOR LBLGLACKS FIRM+2 | Source | |
| Vidal Golosinas SAMolina De Segura, Spain | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | INCONSPICUCOLOR LBLGLACKS FIRM+2 | Source | |
| Vidal Golosinas SAMolina De Segura, Spain | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | LACKS FIRMNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Vidal Golosinas SAMolina De Segura, Spain | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | COLOR LBLGLACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+1 | Source | |
| Vidal Golosinas SAMolina De Segura, Spain | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COLNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Vidal Golosinas SAMolina De Segura, Spain | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COLLACKS N/CNO ENGLISH+1 | Source |
Questions about candy and chewing gum refusals from Spain
- How many candy and chewing gum shipments from Spain did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 29 shipment lines of candy and chewing gum from Spain in 2026 through October 14, 2026, compared with 18 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse candy and chewing gum from Spain?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For candy and chewing gum from Spain the most frequent are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 35 lines), COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 32 lines) and NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 31 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover candy and chewing gum from Spain?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Spain in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Spain firms; see the country page.
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