FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: seafood from Spain
FDA category: Fishery/Seafood Products · October 2016 to July 30, 2026
FDA refused 124 seafood shipment lines from Spain between October 2016 and July 30, 2026, 10 of them in 2026; the most refused products were tuna and anchovy, most often for MFRHACCP (seafood HACCP requirements not met).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 124
- seafood lines refused since October 2016
- 10
- refused so far in 2026
- 10
- firms with the most records, listed below
Seafood 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) | 10 | |
| 2025 | 18 | +125% |
| 2024 | 8 | -27% |
| 2023 | 11 | +38% |
| 2022 | 8 | +167% |
| 2021 | 3 | +50% |
| 2020 | 2 | -80% |
| 2019 | 10 | -50% |
| 2018 | 20 | -37% |
| 2017 | 32 | |
| 2016 (from Oct) | 2 |
Tuna refusals from Spain
FDA refused 24 tuna lines from Spain between October 2016 and July 30, 2026, 19% of the seafood lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of seafood |
|---|---|---|
| Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.) | 24 | 19.4% |
Recent tuna refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Pacific Fish S.LMijas, Spain | Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Union Salazonera Islena S.A.Isla Cristina, Spain | Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.) | NUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Union Salazonera Islena S.A.Isla Cristina, Spain | Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.) | NUTRIT LBL | Source |
Anchovy refusals from Spain
FDA refused 22 anchovy lines from Spain between October 2016 and July 30, 2026, 18% of the seafood lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of seafood |
|---|---|---|
| Anchovy | 22 | 17.7% |
Recent anchovy refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservas La Gaviota S.L.Bermeo, Spain | Anchovy | NO PROCESS | Source | |
| Union Salazonera Islena S.A.Isla Cristina, Spain | Anchovy | NUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Anfele, S.A.Fuenlabrada, Spain | Anchovy | MFRHACCP | Source | |
| Anfele, S.A.Fuenlabrada, Spain | Anchovy | MFRHACCP | Source |
Octopus refusals from Spain
FDA refused 17 octopus lines from Spain between October 2016 and July 30, 2026, 14% of the seafood lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of seafood |
|---|---|---|
| Octopus, other aquatic species | 17 | 13.7% |
Recent octopus refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congelados Brisamar S.L.Huelva, Spain | Octopus, other aquatic species | FILTHY | Source |
Other seafood products refused from Spain
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sardines | 14 | 11.3% |
| Caviar | 10 | 8.1% |
| Cod | 9 | 7.3% |
| Mussels | 6 | 4.8% |
| Clams | 4 | 3.2% |
| Bass | 3 | 2.4% |
| Squid | 3 | 2.4% |
Why FDA refused seafood from Spain
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFRHACCP | Seafood HACCP requirements not met | 37 | 27% |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 26 | 19% |
| NO PROCESS | No scheduled process filed | 25 | 18% |
| NEEDS FCE | Processor not registered for canned or acidified foods | 16 | 12% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 13 | 9% |
| AF-NONRSP | The product appears to have been prepared or packed under insanitary conditions whereby it may have been… | 6 | 4% |
| FALSE | False or misleading labeling | 5 | 4% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 4 | 3% |
| INSANITARY | Prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions | 3 | 2% |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 3 | 2% |
Import alerts for seafood that list Spain firms
| Alert | Covers | Red | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16-120 | Seafood from processors not in compliance with HACCP | 9 | |
| 16-119 | Fish products from importer and processor combinations | 5 | |
| 16-39 | Ready-to-eat seafood: Listeria monocytogenes | 4 | |
| 16-02 | Dried shark fins, fish maws and shark cartilage: filth | 1 | |
| 16-105 | Fish products: decomposition, histamine or indole | 1 |
Spain seafood firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Caviar de Riofrio S.L.U. | Granada | 10 |
| Moyseafood, S.A. | El Puerto de Santa Maria | 8 |
| Bacalao Giraldo, S.L.U. | Legutiano | 7 |
| Orbe, S.A. | Vigo | 7 |
| Real Conservera Espanola, S.L. | Pontevedra | 7 |
| Royal Spanish Cannery Slu | Cambados | 7 |
| Salazones Garre, S.L. | San Pedro Del Pinatar | 6 |
| Sea Delight. S.L. | Sevilla | 6 |
| Modesto Carrodeguas | Carino | 6 |
| Huerta Dehesa Alcornocal SL | SANTA BADAJOZ | 6 |
Latest seafood refusals from Spain
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maresmar, S.L.U.Barcelona, Spain | Clams, aquaculture harvested fishery/seafood products | FALSE | Source | |
| Conservas La Gaviota S.L.Bermeo, Spain | Anchovy | NO PROCESS | Source | |
| South Pacific Fish S.LMijas, Spain | Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Real Conservera Espanola, S.L.Pontevedra, Spain | Fish, n.e.c | MFRHACCP | Source | |
| Real Conservera Espanola, S.L.Pontevedra, Spain | Sardines (brisling, sprats, pilchards, etc.) | MFRHACCP | Source | |
| Real Conservera Espanola, S.L.Pontevedra, Spain | Mackerel (only scomberomorus spp eg. spanish or king) | MFRHACCP | Source | |
| Real Conservera Espanola, S.L.Pontevedra, Spain | Sardines (brisling, sprats, pilchards, etc.) | MFRHACCP | Source | |
| Real Conservera Espanola, S.L.Pontevedra, Spain | Sardines (brisling, sprats, pilchards, etc.) | MFRHACCP | Source | |
| Real Conservera Espanola, S.L.Pontevedra, Spain | Sardines (brisling, sprats, pilchards, etc.) | MFRHACCP | Source | |
| Real Conservera Espanola, S.L.Pontevedra, Spain | Sardines (brisling, sprats, pilchards, etc.) | MFRHACCP | Source | |
| Union Salazonera Islena S.A.Isla Cristina, Spain | Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.) | NUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Union Salazonera Islena S.A.Isla Cristina, Spain | Tuna (albacore, yellowfin, bluefin, skipjack, etc.) | NUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Union Salazonera Islena S.A.Isla Cristina, Spain | Anchovy | NUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Congelados Brisamar S.L.Huelva, Spain | Octopus, other aquatic species | FILTHY | Source | |
| Conservas Cerqueira, S.A.Pontevedra, Spain | Squid, other aquatic species | NEEDS FCENO PROCESS | Source | |
| Espinaler S.L.Argentona, Spain | Mussels | NEEDS FCENO PROCESS | Source | |
| Espinaler S.L.Argentona, Spain | Clams | NEEDS FCENO PROCESS | Source | |
| Espinaler S.L.Argentona, Spain | Clams | NEEDS FCENO PROCESS | Source | |
| Anfele, S.A.Fuenlabrada, Spain | Anchovy | MFRHACCP | Source | |
| Anfele, S.A.Fuenlabrada, Spain | Anchovy | MFRHACCP | Source |
Questions about seafood refusals from Spain
- How many seafood shipments from Spain did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 10 shipment lines of seafood from Spain in 2026 through July 30, 2026, compared with 18 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse seafood from Spain?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For seafood from Spain the most frequent are MFRHACCP (seafood HACCP requirements not met, 37 lines), FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 26 lines) and NO PROCESS (no scheduled process filed, 25 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover seafood from Spain?
- As of October 26, 2026, the FDA import alerts for this category that list Spain firms are Import Alert 16-120 (9 firms), Import Alert 16-119 (5 firms), Import Alert 16-39 (4 firms) and Import Alert 16-02 (1 firm). General food alerts numbered 99-xx can list Spain firms too; see the country page.
Built for the person who signs the FSVP file
Buying seafood from Spain?
Check each Spain supplier against every FDA record in one paste, free for five suppliers. Watch the ones you buy from and get the source the day a record changes.
SupplierRadar is not affiliated with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Data comes from public FDA records and may contain errors. This is not legal advice; importers remain responsible for their supplier evaluations.