FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: vine and other fruit from Taiwan
FDA refused 15 vine and other fruit shipment lines from Taiwan between October 2016 and May 5, 2026, 6 of them in 2026; the most refused products were other fruit and fruit products and honeydew melon, most often for UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 15
- vine and other fruit lines refused since October 2016
- 6
- refused so far in 2026
- 6
- firms with the most records, listed below
Vine and other fruit refusals from Taiwan by year
| Year | Refusal lines | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | 6 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 3 | +200% |
| 2018 | 1 | -67% |
| 2017 | 3 |
Other fruit and fruit products refusals from Taiwan
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of vine and other fruit |
|---|---|---|
| Other fruit and fruit products, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied, n.e.c. | 10 | 66.7% |
| Other fruit and fruit products, dried and paste, n.e.c. | 1 | 6.7% |
| Other fruit and fruit products, topping or syrup, n.e.c. | 1 | 6.7% |
Recent other fruit and fruit products refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsang Lin Industries Corp.Taichung, Taiwan | Other fruit and fruit products, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied, n.e.c | UNFIT4FOOD | Source | |
| Tsang Lin Industries Corp.Taichung, Taiwan | Other fruit and fruit products, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied, n.e.c | UNFIT4FOOD | Source | |
| Tsang Lin Industries Corp.Taichung, Taiwan | Other fruit and fruit products, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied, n.e.c | UNFIT4FOOD | Source | |
| Tsang Lin Industries Corp.Taichung, Taiwan | Other fruit and fruit products, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied, n.e.c | UNFIT4FOOD | Source | |
| Tsang Lin Industries Corp.Taichung, Taiwan | Other fruit and fruit products, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied, n.e.c | UNFIT4FOOD | Source |
Honeydew melon refusals from Taiwan
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of vine and other fruit |
|---|---|---|
| Honeydew melon, topping or syrup | 1 | 6.7% |
Recent honeydew melon refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dahu International Foods Co., Ltd.Dahu, Taiwan | Honeydew melon, topping or syrup | UNSAFE COL | Source |
Watermelon refusals from Taiwan
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of vine and other fruit |
|---|---|---|
| Watermelon, juice, vine fruit juices or concentrates | 1 | 6.7% |
Recent watermelon refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chen En Food Product Enterprise Co., LtdNew Taipei City, Taiwan | Watermelon, juice, vine fruit juices or concentrates | UNSAFE COL | Source |
Other vine and other fruit products refused from Taiwan
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Winter melon | 1 | 6.7% |
Why FDA refused vine and other fruit from Taiwan
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 7 | 35% |
| UNFIT4FOOD | Unfit for food | 6 | 30% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 3 | 15% |
| CYCLAMATE | The article appears to bear or contain cyclamate, an unsafe food additive within the meaning of Section 409 | 1 | 5% |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 1 | 5% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 1 | 5% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 1 | 5% |
Taiwan vine and other fruit firms with the most FDA records
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Tsang Lin Industries Corp. | Taichung | 6 |
| Maulin Food Co., Ltd | Tainan | 2 |
| Ke Ta Foods Co., Ltd. | Changhua County | 1 |
| Long Tai Food Co., Ltd. | Kaohsiung City | 1 |
| Dahu International Foods Co., Ltd. | Dahu | 1 |
| Hsiang Ho Food Company Ltd | New Taipei City | 1 |
Latest vine and other fruit refusals from Taiwan
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsang Lin Industries Corp.Taichung, Taiwan | Other fruit and fruit products, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied, n.e.c | UNFIT4FOOD | Source | |
| Tsang Lin Industries Corp.Taichung, Taiwan | Other fruit and fruit products, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied, n.e.c | UNFIT4FOOD | Source | |
| Tsang Lin Industries Corp.Taichung, Taiwan | Other fruit and fruit products, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied, n.e.c | UNFIT4FOOD | Source | |
| Tsang Lin Industries Corp.Taichung, Taiwan | Other fruit and fruit products, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied, n.e.c | UNFIT4FOOD | Source | |
| Tsang Lin Industries Corp.Taichung, Taiwan | Other fruit and fruit products, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied, n.e.c | UNFIT4FOOD | Source | |
| Tsang Lin Industries Corp.Taichung, Taiwan | Other fruit and fruit products, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied, n.e.c | UNFIT4FOOD | Source | |
| Long Tai Food Co., Ltd.Kaohsiung City, Taiwan | Other fruit and fruit products, topping or syrup, n.e.c | LABELING | Source | |
| Chen En Food Product Enterprise Co., LtdNew Taipei City, Taiwan | Watermelon, juice, vine fruit juices or concentrates | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Ke Ta Foods Co., Ltd.Changhua County, Taiwan | Other fruit and fruit products, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied, n.e.c | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Dar-Lin Cooperated FarmChiayi County, Taiwan | Other fruit and fruit products, dried and paste, n.e.c | NO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Dahu International Foods Co., Ltd.Dahu, Taiwan | Honeydew melon, topping or syrup | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Maulin Food Co., LtdTainan, Taiwan | Other fruit and fruit products, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied, n.e.c | UNSAFE COLNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Sunright Foods CorporationNantou, Taiwan | Winter melon, dried or paste | UNSAFE COLCYCLAMATE | Source | |
| Hsiang Ho Food Company LtdNew Taipei City, Taiwan | Other fruit and fruit products, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied, n.e.c | UNSAFE COLLIST INGRENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Maulin Food Co., LtdTainan, Taiwan | Other fruit and fruit products, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied, n.e.c | UNSAFE COL | Source |
Questions about vine and other fruit refusals from Taiwan
- How many vine and other fruit shipments from Taiwan did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 6 shipment lines of vine and other fruit from Taiwan in 2026 through May 5, 2026.
- Why does FDA refuse vine and other fruit from Taiwan?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For vine and other fruit from Taiwan the most frequent are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 7 lines), UNFIT4FOOD (unfit for food, 6 lines) and NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 3 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover vine and other fruit from Taiwan?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Taiwan in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Taiwan firms; see the country page.
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