FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: gelatin and puddings from Turkey
FDA category: Gelatin, Rennet, Pudding Mixes, and Pie Fillings · October 2016 to August 14, 2026
FDA refused 21 gelatin and puddings shipment lines from Turkey between October 2016 and August 14, 2026, 1 of them in 2026; the most refused products were gelatin and pudding mix, most often for UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 21
- gelatin and puddings lines refused since October 2016
- 1
- refused so far in 2026
- 4
- firms with the most records, listed below
Gelatin and puddings refusals from Turkey 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 | 11 | +1000% |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 4 | +100% |
| 2020 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 | 2 |
Gelatin refusals from Turkey
FDA refused 12 gelatin lines from Turkey between October 2016 and August 14, 2026, 57% of the gelatin and puddings lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of gelatin and puddings |
|---|---|---|
| Gelatin, flavored | 8 | 38.1% |
| Gelatin, n.e.c. | 4 | 19.0% |
Recent gelatin refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soyyigit Gida Sanayi ve TicaretEsenyurt, Turkey | Gelatin, flavored | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Soyyigit Gida Sanayi ve TicaretEsenyurt, Turkey | Gelatin, flavored | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Soyyigit Gida Sanayi ve TicaretEsenyurt, Turkey | Gelatin, flavored | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Soyyigit Gida Sanayi ve TicaretEsenyurt, Turkey | Gelatin, flavored | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Soyyigit Gida Sanayi ve TicaretEsenyurt, Turkey | Gelatin, flavored | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source |
Pudding mix refusals from Turkey
FDA refused 3 pudding mix lines from Turkey between October 2016 and August 14, 2026, 14% of the gelatin and puddings lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of gelatin and puddings |
|---|---|---|
| Pudding (pie filling) mix, n.e.c. (not custard) | 3 | 14.3% |
Recent pudding mix refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Oetker Gida Sanayi ASTorbali, Turkey | Pudding (pie filling) mix, n.e.c. (not custard) | LIST INGRELACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+2 | Source | |
| Dr. Oetker Gida Sanayi ASTorbali, Turkey | Pudding (pie filling) mix, n.e.c. (not custard) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Dr. Oetker Gida Sanayi ASTorbali, Turkey | Pudding (pie filling) mix, n.e.c. (not custard) | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLG | Source |
Caramel pudding mix refusals from Turkey
FDA refused 2 caramel pudding mix lines from Turkey between October 2016 and August 14, 2026, 10% of the gelatin and puddings lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of gelatin and puddings |
|---|---|---|
| Caramel pudding (pie filling) mix (not custard) | 2 | 9.5% |
Recent caramel pudding mix refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soyyigit Gida Sanayi ve TicaretEsenyurt, Turkey | Caramel pudding (pie filling) mix (not custard) | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Dr. Oetker Gida Sanayi ASTorbali, Turkey | Caramel pudding (pie filling) mix (not custard) | UNSAFE COL | Source |
Other gelatin and puddings products refused from Turkey
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate pudding mix | 2 | 9.5% |
| Chocolate flavored pudding mix | 1 | 4.8% |
| Custard pudding mix | 1 | 4.8% |
Why FDA refused gelatin and puddings from Turkey
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 | 16 | 32% |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 7 | 14% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 6 | 12% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 4 | 8% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 4 | 8% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 4 | 8% |
| ALLERGEN | Major food allergen not declared | 3 | 6% |
| INCONSPICU | Required information not conspicuous | 3 | 6% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 3 | 6% |
Turkey gelatin and puddings firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Soyyigit Gida Sanayi ve Ticaret | Esenyurt | 9 |
| Dr. Oetker Gida Sanayi AS | Torbali | 6 |
| Altunkaya Insaat Nakliyat Gida Ticaret Anonim Sirketi | Karsiyaka | 3 |
| Tibet Ithalat Ihracat Ve Kozmetik Sanayi A.S. | Seyhli | 2 |
Latest gelatin and puddings refusals from Turkey
Questions about gelatin and puddings refusals from Turkey
- How many gelatin and puddings shipments from Turkey did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 1 shipment line of gelatin and puddings from Turkey in 2026 through August 14, 2026, compared with 11 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse gelatin and puddings from Turkey?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For gelatin and puddings from Turkey the most frequent are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 16 lines), COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 7 lines) and LACKS N/C (net quantity statement missing, 6 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover gelatin and puddings from Turkey?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Turkey in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Turkey firms; see the country page.
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