FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals from Trinidad and Tobago
Food, dietary supplements and animal food · October 2016 to July 10, 2026 · how the data is collected
FDA refused 123 shipment lines from Trinidad and Tobago between October 2016 and July 2026, including 1 in 2026 through July 10, 2026; the most common charges were FILTHY, UNSAFE COL and NUTRIT LBL, and the most refused category was soft drinks and water.
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 123
- refused shipment lines since October 2016
- 1
- refused so far in 2026
- 79
- Trinidad and Tobago firms with an FDA record
- 28
- firms on an active import alert
Refusals from Trinidad and Tobago 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) | 1 | |
| 2025 | 22 | +633% |
| 2024 | 3 | -75% |
| 2023 | 12 | +9% |
| 2022 | 11 | 0% |
| 2021 | 11 | -15% |
| 2020 | 13 | +117% |
| 2019 | 6 | -65% |
| 2018 | 17 | -15% |
| 2017 | 20 | |
| 2016 (from Oct) | 7 |
Why FDA refused Trinidad and Tobago shipment lines
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several. Each code opens FDA's official statement and the countries and products behind it.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 32 | 21% |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 32 | 21% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 17 | 11% |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 16 | 10% |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 15 | 10% |
| NO PROCESS | No scheduled process filed | 14 | 9% |
| NEEDS FCE | Processor not registered for canned or acidified foods | 11 | 7% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 9 | 6% |
| JUICE % | Juice percentage not declared | 4 | 3% |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 4 | 3% |
What FDA refused from Trinidad and Tobago, by product category
FDA product categories, most refused first. Open a category for its product, charge and firm tables.
| Category | Most refused products | Lines |
|---|---|---|
| Soft drinks and waterSoft Drinks and Waters | Soft drink, subtropical or tropical fruit flavored, carbonated; Soft drinks and waters not mentioned elsewhere, n.e.c.; Noncarbonated soft drink, n.e.c. | 42 |
| Tropical and pit fruitFruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | Mango, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied; Tamarind, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied; Tamarind, topping or syrup | 37 |
| SpicesSpices, Flavors, and Salts | Curry powder, ground, cracked, without salt; Imitation flavor, n.e.c.; Spices, flavors and salt not mentioned elsewhere, n.e.c. | 16 |
| SeafoodFishery/Seafood Products | Fish, n.e.c.; Ocean perch (red perch, pacific perch, redfish); Mahi mahi | 13 |
| Candy and chewing gumCandy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | Candy without chocolate n.e.c.; Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate); Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | 9 |
| Snack foodsSnack Food Items | Starch snacks, n.e.c., baked | 1 |
| Berries and citrusFruit and Fruit Products (berries, citrus and core fruits) | Orange, citrus fruit juices or concentrates | 1 |
| Vegetables (legumes and leafy)Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | Bean, corn, pea with sauce, n.e.c. (vegetable) | 1 |
| Dressings and condimentsDressings and Condiments | Pepper sauce (hot, mild, etc.) | 1 |
| Beverage basesBeverage Bases | Beverage base of non-fruit origin, n.e.c. | 1 |
| Chocolate and cocoaChocolate and Cocoa Products | Chocolate bars | 1 |
Most refused products from Trinidad and Tobago
FDA's product descriptions on the refused lines, grouped case-insensitively.
| Product | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Soft drink, subtropical or tropical fruit flavored, carbonated | 24 | 19.5% |
| Mango, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | 12 | 9.8% |
| Curry powder, ground, cracked, without salt | 10 | 8.1% |
| Tamarind, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | 8 | 6.5% |
| Tamarind, topping or syrup | 7 | 5.7% |
| Soft drinks and waters not mentioned elsewhere, n.e.c. | 6 | 4.9% |
| Candy without chocolate n.e.c. | 4 | 3.3% |
| Fish, n.e.c. | 4 | 3.3% |
| Ocean perch (red perch, pacific perch, redfish) | 3 | 2.4% |
| Tamarind, dried or paste | 3 | 2.4% |
FDA import alerts that list Trinidad and Tobago firms
9 alerts list at least one firm in Trinidad and Tobago: 27 firms on a red list, 28 firms on any list.
| Alert | Covers | Red | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45-02 | Foods with illegal or undeclared colors | 15 | |
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products: pesticides | 6 | |
| 16-120 | Seafood from processors not in compliance with HACCP | 2 | |
| 16-81 | Seafood products: Salmonella | 1 | |
| 16-125 | Refrigerated raw fish in reduced oxygen packaging | 1 | |
| 99-21 | Foods with undeclared added sulfiting agents | 1 | |
| 99-23 | Produce: contamination with human pathogens | 1 | |
| 99-38 | Low-acid canned/acidified foods: inadequate process control | 1 | |
| 99-42 | Foods: heavy metal (toxic element) contamination | 1 |
Trinidad and Tobago firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data (refusals, import alert listings and other events), not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Solo Beverage Limited | San Juan | 26 |
| Chatak Food Products Ltd. | Caroni | 10 |
| Chief Brand Products | Chaguanas | 10 |
| Diana Candy Company Limited | Arima | 8 |
| Millenarian Seafood Limited | Bristol Village | 7 |
| Nestle Trinidad and Tobago | Port-of-Spain | 5 |
| Land Ice and Fish Ltd | Chaguaramas | 4 |
| Inpack Food Products Limited | Caroni | 4 |
| National Canners Limited | Arima | 3 |
| Chief Brand Products | Charlotteville | 3 |
Latest refusals from Trinidad and Tobago
The 20 most recent refused lines, each with its FDA source.
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. M. Jaleel & Company LimitedSouth Oropouche, Trinidad and Tobago | Beer (nonalcoholic beverages) | UNSAFE COLNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Diana Candy Company LimitedArima, Trinidad and Tobago | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | COLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Diana Candy Company LimitedArima, Trinidad and Tobago | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), with fruit (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Diana Candy Company LimitedArima, Trinidad and Tobago | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | COLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Chief Brand ProductsCharlotteville, Trinidad and Tobago | Tamarind (subtropical and tropical fruit purees) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Chief Brand ProductsCharlotteville, Trinidad and Tobago | Tamarind (subtropical and tropical fruit purees) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Diana Candy Company LimitedArima, Trinidad and Tobago | Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Diana Candy Company LimitedArima, Trinidad and Tobago | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Diana Candy Company LimitedArima, Trinidad and Tobago | Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Diana Candy Company LimitedArima, Trinidad and Tobago | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Carib BreweryChamps Fleurs, Trinidad and Tobago | Soft drinks and waters not mentioned elsewhere, n.e.c | FILTHY | Source | |
| Matouk International LimitedArima, Trinidad and Tobago | Guava, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | FILTHY | Source | |
| Louis and Sons PreservesTableland, Trinidad and Tobago | Mango, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | LACKS N/CNO PROCESS | Source | |
| Louis Fruit Preserve Pepper MangTableland, Trinidad and Tobago | Plum, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | LACKS N/CNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Louis Fruit Preserve Pepper MangTableland, Trinidad and Tobago | Mango, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | LACKS N/CNO PROCESS | Source | |
| Louis and Sons PreservesTableland, Trinidad and Tobago | Mango, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | LACKS N/CNO PROCESS | Source | |
| Louis Fruit Preserve Pepper MangTableland, Trinidad and Tobago | Mango, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | LACKS N/CNO PROCESS | Source | |
| Louis Fruit Preserve Pepper MangTableland, Trinidad and Tobago | Plum, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | LACKS N/CNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| National Canners LimitedArima, Trinidad and Tobago | Tamarind, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| Diana Candy Company LimitedArima, Trinidad and Tobago | Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLUNAPPROVED | Source |
Questions about FDA refusals from Trinidad and Tobago
- How many Trinidad and Tobago shipments did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 1 shipment line from Trinidad and Tobago in 2026 through July 10, 2026, compared with 22 in 2025 (a full year).
- Why does FDA refuse food from Trinidad and Tobago?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For Trinidad and Tobago the most frequent are FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 32 lines), UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 32 lines) and NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 17 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line; it is not a finding about every firm in the country.
- Which Trinidad and Tobago firms have the most FDA refusals?
- In SupplierRadar's records the Trinidad and Tobago firms with the most FDA records (refusals, import alert listings and other events) are SOLO BEVERAGE LIMITED (San Juan) with 26 records, Chatak Food Products Ltd. (Caroni) with 10 records and Chief Brand Products (Chaguanas) with 10 records. Each firm's page lists every record with its FDA source.
- Which FDA import alerts list Trinidad and Tobago firms?
- As of October 26, 2026, 9 FDA import alerts list at least one firm in Trinidad and Tobago. The alerts with the most Trinidad and Tobago listings are Import Alert 45-02 (15 firms), Import Alert 99-05 (6 firms) and Import Alert 16-120 (2 firms).
- How many Trinidad and Tobago firms are on an FDA import alert red list?
- As of October 26, 2026, 27 Trinidad and Tobago firms are on the red list of at least one FDA import alert in SupplierRadar's records, and 28 firms are on any list.
All Trinidad and Tobago suppliers with FDA records (33)
Every Trinidad and Tobago firm in SupplierRadar's data with an active import alert, a warning letter or at least five FDA records, most recently active first. Each name opens the firm's FDA record history.
- S. M. Jaleel & Company LimitedSouth Oropouche
- Diana Candy Company LimitedArima
- Chief Brand ProductsCharlotteville
- National Canners LimitedArima
- S.M ImpexPointe-A-Pierre
- Michael James C/O Censible Sea FoodPort-Of-Spain
- Pepsi Cola Trinidad Bottling Company LimitedTrincity
- Chief Brand ProductsChaguanas
- Nestle Trinidad and TobagoPort-of-Spain
- Solo Beverage LimitedSan Juan
- Millenarian Seafood LimitedBristol Village
- KC Confectionery Ltd.Couva
- Chatak Food Products Ltd.Caroni
- Land Ice and Fish LtdChaguaramas
- Inpack Food Products LimitedCaroni
- S.M. ExportersCharlotteville
- Keyie Co. LtdTrincity
- Benjo'S Food Products LtdCARONI
- K.S. Import And Export Marketing CompanySan Juan
- Pino'S Fresh ProduceBiche
- Kishore SinghSangre Grande
- Shahadat Ramlakan LtdRio Claro
- Turban Brand Products LimitedTunapuna
- CGA LimitedLaventille
- A&D Import & Export Co LtdCharlotteville
- Chase Foods LtdCarapichaima
- Darren BoycePort-Of-Spain
- Dave NarineChaguanas
- Khare Import & ExportBarataria
- Rhs Marketing LimitedCurepe
- J & J SeafoodPort of Spain
- Oceanside Fish Center Ltd.Pt Cumana
- Silva Hook ExportsPort-of-Spain
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