FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: spices from Thailand
FDA category: Spices, Flavors, and Salts · October 2016 to October 7, 2026
FDA refused 49 spices shipment lines from Thailand between October 2016 and October 7, 2026, 8 of them in 2026; the most refused products were capsicums and curry powder, most often for SALMONELLA (Salmonella).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 49
- spices lines refused since October 2016
- 8
- refused so far in 2026
- 10
- firms with the most records, listed below
Spices refusals from Thailand 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) | 8 | |
| 2025 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 7 | +40% |
| 2022 | 5 | +67% |
| 2021 | 3 | -70% |
| 2020 | 10 | +233% |
| 2019 | 3 | -25% |
| 2018 | 4 | -33% |
| 2017 | 6 |
Capsicums refusals from Thailand
FDA refused 15 capsicums lines from Thailand between October 2016 and October 7, 2026, 31% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | 13 | 26.5% |
| Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), natural extract or flavor (spice) | 1 | 2.0% |
| Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), whole (spice) | 1 | 2.0% |
Recent capsicums refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Lee Agriculture Co., Ltd.Bang Pakong, Thailand | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | FILTHYSALMONELLA | Source | |
| Thai Lee Agriculture Co., Ltd.Bang Pakong, Thailand | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | FILTHYSALMONELLA | Source | |
| Mae Khem Co LtdMae Sot, Thailand | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | LACKS N/CNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Ceazar Millennium Co., Ltd.Maesot Tak, Thailand | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | INCONSPICULACKS N/CNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Thai Lee Agriculture Co., Ltd.Bang Pakong, Thailand | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source |
Curry powder refusals from Thailand
FDA refused 9 curry powder lines from Thailand between October 2016 and October 7, 2026, 18% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Curry powder, liquid, without salt | 5 | 10.2% |
| Curry powder, ground, cracked, without salt | 4 | 8.2% |
Recent curry powder refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceazar Millennium Co., Ltd.Maesot Tak, Thailand | Curry powder, ground, cracked, without salt | INCONSPICUNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Ceazar Millennium Co., Ltd.Maesot Tak, Thailand | Curry powder, ground, cracked, without salt | INCONSPICUNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Ceazar Millennium Co., Ltd.Maesot Tak, Thailand | Curry powder, ground, cracked, without salt | INCONSPICU | Source |
Spices refusals from Thailand
FDA refused 4 spices lines from Thailand between October 2016 and October 7, 2026, 8% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c. | 4 | 8.2% |
Recent spices refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceazar Millennium Co., Ltd.Maesot Tak, Thailand | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | INCONSPICUNUTRIT LBL | Source |
Other spices products refused from Thailand
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turmeric | 4 | 8.2% |
| Ginger | 3 | 6.1% |
| Pandanus leaf | 2 | 4.1% |
| Basil | 1 | 2.0% |
Why FDA refused spices from Thailand
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 16 | 25% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 10 | 16% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 7 | 11% |
| INCONSPICU | Required information not conspicuous | 6 | 10% |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 5 | 8% |
| INSANITARY | Prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions | 5 | 8% |
| FSVP VIO | Importer not in compliance with FSVP | 4 | 6% |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 4 | 6% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 3 | 5% |
| POISONOUS | Poisonous or deleterious substance | 3 | 5% |
Thailand spices firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Ceazar Millennium Co., Ltd. | Maesot Tak | 7 |
| Thai Lee Agriculture Co., Ltd. | Bang Pakong | 6 |
| Namprik Mae-Anong Co., Ltd. | Bangkok | 5 |
| Mae Khem Co Ltd | Mae Sot | 5 |
| Green Giant Co., Ltd. | Banpong | 3 |
| Siong Hong Enterprise Co., Ltd. | Bang Rak | 3 |
| M - Square Trading Co., Ltd. | Bangkok | 3 |
| Jack Hua Co., Ltd | Bangkok | 3 |
| O-Cha Food Pack Co., Ltd. | Bang Sao Thong | 2 |
| Sawanee Rongpraser | Tak | 2 |
Latest spices refusals from Thailand
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hua Co., LtdBangkok, Thailand | Whole spice, n.e.c | POISONOUS | Source | |
| Thai Lee Agriculture Co., Ltd.Bang Pakong, Thailand | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | FILTHYSALMONELLA | Source | |
| Thai Lee Agriculture Co., Ltd.Bang Pakong, Thailand | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | FILTHYSALMONELLA | Source | |
| Mae Khem Co LtdMae Sot, Thailand | Turmeric, whole (spice) | LACKS N/CNUTRIT LBLNO PROCESS | Source | |
| Mae Khem Co LtdMae Sot, Thailand | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | LACKS N/CNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Mae Khem Co LtdMae Sot, Thailand | Caraway, ground, cracked (spice) | LACKS N/CNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Mae Khem Co LtdMae Sot, Thailand | Mixed spice and seaonings, without salt, n.e.c | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Mae Khem Co LtdMae Sot, Thailand | Cardamon, ground, cracked (spice) | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Ceazar Millennium Co., Ltd.Maesot Tak, Thailand | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | INCONSPICULACKS N/CNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Thai Lee Agriculture Co., Ltd.Bang Pakong, Thailand | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Joe HerbalMae Sot, Thailand | Ngo om (vietnamese herb, sharp citrus flavor), natural extract or flavor (spice) | INCONSPICUNO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Combine Thai Foods Co LtdBangkok, Thailand | Pandanus leaf, natural extract or flavor (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Thai Lee Agriculture Co., Ltd.Bang Pakong, Thailand | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Thai Lee Agriculture Co., Ltd.Bang Pakong, Thailand | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Ceazar Millennium Co., Ltd.Maesot Tak, Thailand | Curry powder, ground, cracked, without salt | INCONSPICUNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Ceazar Millennium Co., Ltd.Maesot Tak, Thailand | Curry powder, ground, cracked, without salt | INCONSPICUNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Ceazar Millennium Co., Ltd.Maesot Tak, Thailand | Spices, ground, cracked, etc., n.e.c | INCONSPICUNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Ceazar Millennium Co., Ltd.Maesot Tak, Thailand | Curry powder, ground, cracked, without salt | INCONSPICU | Source | |
| M - Square Trading Co., Ltd.Bangkok, Thailand | Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| P. Prateepthong 2000 Co. LTDSamutsongkram, Thailand | Lemon grass, ground, cracked (spice) | FSVP VIO | Source |
Questions about spices refusals from Thailand
- How many spices shipments from Thailand did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 8 shipment lines of spices from Thailand in 2026 through October 7, 2026, compared with 3 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse spices from Thailand?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For spices from Thailand the most frequent are SALMONELLA (Salmonella, 16 lines), NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 10 lines) and LACKS N/C (net quantity statement missing, 7 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover spices from Thailand?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Thailand in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Thailand firms; see the country page.
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