FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: berries and citrus from Taiwan
FDA category: Fruit and Fruit Products (berries, citrus and core fruits) · October 2016 to June 17, 2026
FDA refused 37 berries and citrus shipment lines from Taiwan between October 2016 and June 17, 2026, 5 of them in 2026; the most refused products were blueberry and lemon, most often for UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 37
- berries and citrus lines refused since October 2016
- 5
- refused so far in 2026
- 10
- firms with the most records, listed below
Berries and citrus refusals from Taiwan 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 | |
| 2025 | 6 | 0% |
| 2024 | 6 | 0% |
| 2023 | 6 | -25% |
| 2022 | 8 | |
| 2019 | 3 | +200% |
| 2018 | 1 | -50% |
| 2017 | 2 |
Blueberry refusals from Taiwan
FDA refused 10 blueberry lines from Taiwan between October 2016 and June 17, 2026, 27% of the berries and citrus lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of berries and citrus |
|---|---|---|
| Blueberry, topping or syrup | 10 | 27.0% |
Recent blueberry refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FongoKaohsiung City, Taiwan | Blueberry, topping or syrup | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| FongoKaohsiung City, Taiwan | Blueberry, topping or syrup | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| FongoKaohsiung City, Taiwan | Blueberry, topping or syrup | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source |
Lemon refusals from Taiwan
FDA refused 10 lemon lines from Taiwan between October 2016 and June 17, 2026, 27% of the berries and citrus lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of berries and citrus |
|---|---|---|
| Lemon, citrus fruit juices or concentrates | 9 | 24.3% |
| Lemon, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter and candied | 1 | 2.7% |
Recent lemon refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feng Hsi Food Corp.Yunlin County, Taiwan | Lemon, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter and candied | NO PROCESS | Source | |
| Tai Ying Co., Ltd.Tai Zhong Shi, Taiwan | Lemon, citrus fruit juices or concentrates | ADDED BULK | Source | |
| Fang Yuan F&B International Co., Ltd.Taichung City, Taiwan | Lemon, citrus fruit juices or concentrates | ADDED BULK | Source | |
| Fang Yuan F&B International Co., Ltd.Taichung City, Taiwan | Lemon, citrus fruit juices or concentrates | ADDED BULK | Source | |
| Fang Yuan F&B International Co.,LtdTaichung City, Taiwan | Lemon, citrus fruit juices or concentrates | SUBSTITUTE | Source |
Strawberry refusals from Taiwan
FDA refused 6 strawberry lines from Taiwan between October 2016 and June 17, 2026, 16% of the berries and citrus lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of berries and citrus |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberry, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter and candied | 6 | 16.2% |
Recent strawberry refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comestibles Master Co., Ltd.Taichung, Taiwan | Strawberry, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter and candied | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Comestibles Master Co., Ltd.Taichung, Taiwan | Strawberry, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter and candied | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Qualitec Enterprise Co. LtdTaichung, Taiwan | Strawberry, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter and candied | PESTICIDE | Source |
Other berries and citrus products refused from Taiwan
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mulberry | 5 | 13.5% |
| Apple | 3 | 8.1% |
| Citrus fruit | 2 | 5.4% |
| Grapefruit | 1 | 2.7% |
Why FDA refused berries and citrus from Taiwan
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 | 14 | 31% |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 7 | 16% |
| ADDED BULK | The food appears to have a substance added to, mixed or packed with it so as to increase its bulk or weight,… | 5 | 11% |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 5 | 11% |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 3 | 7% |
| NO PROCESS | No scheduled process filed | 3 | 7% |
| 807REFUSAL | The foreign factory, warehouse, or other establishment of which the owner, operator, or agent in charge, or… | 2 | 4% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 2 | 4% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 2 | 4% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 2 | 4% |
Import alerts for berries and citrus that list Taiwan firms
| Alert | Covers | Red | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20-07 | Juice from processors not in compliance with juice HACCP | 2 |
Taiwan berries and citrus firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Fongo | Kaohsiung City | 10 |
| Long Tai Food Co., Ltd. | Kaohsiung City | 4 |
| Qualitec Enterprise Co. Ltd | Taichung | 3 |
| Lian Kok Food Industrial Co., Ltd. | Yuanlin City | 3 |
| Comestibles Master Co., Ltd. | Taichung | 2 |
| Boiling Point Group, Inc. Taiwan Branch | New Taipei City | 2 |
| Dahu International Foods Co., Ltd. | Dahu | 1 |
| Empire Eagle Food Co., Ltd | Taichung City | 1 |
| Tai Ying Co., Ltd. | Tai Zhong Shi | 1 |
| Kinglike Catering Trade Int'L Coltd | Kaohsiung | 1 |
Latest berries and citrus refusals from Taiwan
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feng Hsi Food Corp.Yunlin County, Taiwan | Lemon, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter and candied | NO PROCESS | Source | |
| Feng Hsi Food Corp.Yunlin County, Taiwan | Mulberry, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter and candies | NO PROCESS | Source | |
| Lian Kok Food Industrial Co., Ltd.Yuanlin City, Taiwan | Mulberry, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter and candies | 807REFUSAL | Source | |
| Comestibles Master Co., Ltd.Taichung, Taiwan | Strawberry, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter and candied | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Comestibles Master Co., Ltd.Taichung, Taiwan | Strawberry, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter and candied | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Tai Ying Co., Ltd.Tai Zhong Shi, Taiwan | Lemon, citrus fruit juices or concentrates | ADDED BULK | Source | |
| Lian Kok Food Industrial Co., Ltd.Yuanlin City, Taiwan | Mulberry, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter and candies | 807REFUSAL | Source | |
| Fang Yuan F&B International Co., Ltd.Taichung City, Taiwan | Lemon, citrus fruit juices or concentrates | ADDED BULK | Source | |
| Fang Yuan F&B International Co., Ltd.Taichung City, Taiwan | Lemon, citrus fruit juices or concentrates | ADDED BULK | Source | |
| Fang Yuan F&B International Co.,LtdTaichung City, Taiwan | Lemon, citrus fruit juices or concentrates | SUBSTITUTE | Source | |
| Fang Yuan F&B International Co.,LtdTaichung City, Taiwan | Lemon, citrus fruit juices or concentrates | ADDED BULK | Source | |
| Fang Yuan F&B International Co.,LtdTaichung City, Taiwan | Lemon, citrus fruit juices or concentrates | ADDED BULK | Source | |
| Lian Kok Food Industrial Co., Ltd.Yuanlin City, Taiwan | Mulberry, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter and candies | REFUSE EI | Source | |
| FongoKaohsiung City, Taiwan | Blueberry, topping or syrup | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Boiling Point Group, Inc. Taiwan BranchNew Taipei City, Taiwan | Lemon, citrus fruit juices or concentrates | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Boiling Point Group, Inc. Taiwan BranchNew Taipei City, Taiwan | Lemon, citrus fruit juices or concentrates | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Kinglike Catering Trade Int'L ColtdKaohsiung, Taiwan | Lemon, citrus fruit juices or concentrates | SUBSTITUTELACKS N/C | Source | |
| Qualitec Enterprise Co. LtdTaichung, Taiwan | Strawberry, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter and candied | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| FongoKaohsiung City, Taiwan | Blueberry, topping or syrup | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| FongoKaohsiung City, Taiwan | Blueberry, topping or syrup | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source |
Questions about berries and citrus refusals from Taiwan
- How many berries and citrus shipments from Taiwan did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 5 shipment lines of berries and citrus from Taiwan in 2026 through June 17, 2026, compared with 6 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse berries and citrus from Taiwan?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For berries and citrus from Taiwan the most frequent are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 14 lines), COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 7 lines) and ADDED BULK (ADDED BULK, 5 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover berries and citrus from Taiwan?
- As of October 26, 2026, the FDA import alerts for this category that list Taiwan firms are Import Alert 20-07 (2 firms). General food alerts numbered 99-xx can list Taiwan firms too; see the country page.
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