FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: grains and starch from Turkey
FDA category: Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch · October 2016 to August 10, 2026
FDA refused 9 grains and starch shipment lines from Turkey between October 2016 and August 10, 2026, 1 of them in 2026; the most refused products were semolina and corn starch, most often for SALMONELLA (Salmonella).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 9
- grains and starch lines refused since October 2016
- 1
- refused so far in 2026
- 3
- firms with the most records, listed below
Grains and starch 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 | 6 | |
| 2019 | 2 |
Semolina refusals from Turkey
FDA refused 6 semolina lines from Turkey between October 2016 and August 10, 2026, 67% of the grains and starch lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of grains and starch |
|---|---|---|
| Semolina, wheat | 6 | 66.7% |
Recent semolina refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bessan Makarna Gida San. Ve Tic. A.S.Sehitkamil, Turkey | Semolina, wheat | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Bessan Makarna Gida San. Ve Tic. A.S.Sehitkamil, Turkey | Semolina, wheat | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Bessan Makarna Gida San. Ve Tic. A.S.Sehitkamil, Turkey | Semolina, wheat | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Bessan Makarna Gida San. Ve Tic. A.S.Sehitkamil, Turkey | Semolina, wheat | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Bessan Makarna Gida San. Ve Tic. A.S.Sehitkamil, Turkey | Semolina, wheat | SALMONELLA | Source |
Corn starch refusals from Turkey
FDA refused 1 corn starch line from Turkey between October 2016 and August 10, 2026, 11% of the grains and starch lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of grains and starch |
|---|---|---|
| Corn starch | 1 | 11.1% |
Recent corn starch refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tibet Ithalat Ihracat Ve Kozmetik Sanayi A.S.Seyhli, Turkey | Corn starch | NO ENGLISH | Source |
Rice refusals from Turkey
FDA refused 1 rice line from Turkey between October 2016 and August 10, 2026, 11% of the grains and starch lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of grains and starch |
|---|---|---|
| Rice, plain (white or polished) processed (packaged) | 1 | 11.1% |
Recent rice refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiryaki Tahil Ve Yem Tic A.S.Istanbul, Turkey | Rice, plain (white or polished) processed (packaged) | PESTICIDE | Source |
Other grains and starch products refused from Turkey
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Wheat | 1 | 11.1% |
Why FDA refused grains and starch from Turkey
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 6 | 67% |
| INCONSPICU | Required information not conspicuous | 1 | 11% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 1 | 11% |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 1 | 11% |
Turkey grains and starch firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Bessan Makarna Gida San. Ve Tic. A.S. | Sehitkamil | 6 |
| Tibet Ithalat Ihracat Ve Kozmetik Sanayi A.S. | Seyhli | 1 |
| Tiryaki Tahil Ve Yem Tic A.S. | Istanbul | 1 |
Latest grains and starch refusals from Turkey
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiryaki Tahil Ve Yem Tic A.S.Istanbul, Turkey | Rice, plain (white or polished) processed (packaged) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Bessan Makarna Gida San. Ve Tic. A.S.Sehitkamil, Turkey | Semolina, wheat | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Bessan Makarna Gida San. Ve Tic. A.S.Sehitkamil, Turkey | Semolina, wheat | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Bessan Makarna Gida San. Ve Tic. A.S.Sehitkamil, Turkey | Semolina, wheat | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Bessan Makarna Gida San. Ve Tic. A.S.Sehitkamil, Turkey | Semolina, wheat | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Bessan Makarna Gida San. Ve Tic. A.S.Sehitkamil, Turkey | Semolina, wheat | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Bessan Makarna Gida San. Ve Tic. A.S.Sehitkamil, Turkey | Semolina, wheat | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Tibet Ithalat Ihracat Ve Kozmetik Sanayi A.S.Seyhli, Turkey | Corn starch | NO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Oncu BakliyatSancaktepe, Turkey | Wheat, whole grain | INCONSPICU | Source |
Questions about grains and starch refusals from Turkey
- How many grains and starch shipments from Turkey did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 1 shipment line of grains and starch from Turkey in 2026 through August 10, 2026, compared with 6 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse grains and starch from Turkey?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For grains and starch from Turkey the most frequent are SALMONELLA (Salmonella, 6 lines), INCONSPICU (required information not conspicuous, 1 line) and NO ENGLISH (required label information not in English, 1 line). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover grains and starch 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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