FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: nuts and seeds from Turkey
FDA category: Nuts and Edible Seeds · October 2016 to September 1, 2026
FDA refused 130 nuts and seeds shipment lines from Turkey between October 2016 and September 1, 2026, 13 of them in 2026; the most refused products were sesame seed paste and sesame seed, most often for SALMONELLA (Salmonella).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 130
- nuts and seeds lines refused since October 2016
- 13
- refused so far in 2026
- 10
- firms with the most records, listed below
Nuts and seeds 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) | 13 | |
| 2025 | 37 | +517% |
| 2024 | 6 | 0% |
| 2023 | 6 | -45% |
| 2022 | 11 | -56% |
| 2021 | 25 | +14% |
| 2020 | 22 | +1000% |
| 2019 | 2 | -50% |
| 2018 | 4 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 |
Sesame seed paste refusals from Turkey
FDA refused 45 sesame seed paste lines from Turkey between October 2016 and September 1, 2026, 35% of the nuts and seeds lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of nuts and seeds |
|---|---|---|
| Sesame seed paste (e.g., tahina), edible seed prod. | 34 | 26.2% |
| Sesame seed paste, edible seed butters | 11 | 8.5% |
Recent sesame seed paste refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gesas Genel Gida Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S.Karatay, Turkey | Sesame seed paste (e.g., tahina), edible seed prod | POISONOUSMFR INJSALMONELLA | Source | |
| Mahruse Gida Ve Ticaret Limited SirketiMersin, Turkey | Sesame seed paste (e.g., tahina), edible seed prod | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Mahruse Gida Ve Ticaret Limited SirketiMersin, Turkey | Sesame seed paste (e.g., tahina), edible seed prod | SALMONELLA | Source |
Sesame seed refusals from Turkey
FDA refused 36 sesame seed lines from Turkey between October 2016 and September 1, 2026, 28% of the nuts and seeds lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of nuts and seeds |
|---|---|---|
| Sesame seed (edible seed paste) | 21 | 16.2% |
| Sesame seed (edible seed) | 15 | 11.5% |
Recent sesame seed refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bashan Agro Gida San. Ve Tic. A.Mersin, Turkey | Sesame seed (edible seed paste) | NUTRIT LBLNO PROCESS | Source | |
| Rasagra Gida Dis Ticaret Limited SirketiKaracailyas, Turkey | Sesame seed (edible seed paste) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Fallaha Al Hasan Makina Tibbi Cihazlar Kozmetik Kimya Ve Ith Ihr San Tic Ltd StiGaziantep, Turkey | Sesame seed (edible seed) | SALMONELLA | Source |
Pistachio refusals from Turkey
FDA refused 27 pistachio lines from Turkey between October 2016 and September 1, 2026, 21% of the nuts and seeds lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of nuts and seeds |
|---|---|---|
| Pistachio, in shell | 10 | 7.7% |
| Pistachio, paste | 9 | 6.9% |
| Pistachio, spread | 8 | 6.2% |
Recent pistachio refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dostlar End.Gida San.Tic. A.SIstanbul, Turkey | Pistachio, spread | NUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Pista Fistik Gida Imalat Ic Ve Dis Ticaret Limited SirketiSehitkamil, Turkey | Pistachio, spread | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Pista Fistik Gida Imalat Ic Ve Dis Ticaret Limited SirketiSehitkamil, Turkey | Pistachio, spread | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Sweety Gida Sanayi Ve Ticaret LimitedMersin, Turkey | Pistachio, spread | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Pista Fistik Gida Imalat Ic Ve Dis Ticaret Limited SirketiSehitkamil, Turkey | Pistachio, paste | LIST INGREALLERGEN | Source |
Other nuts and seeds products refused from Turkey
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Flax seed | 5 | 3.8% |
| Nuts or edible seeds not mentioned elsewhere | 2 | 1.5% |
| Peanut | 2 | 1.5% |
Why FDA refused nuts and seeds from Turkey
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 60 | 32% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 38 | 21% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 18 | 10% |
| FALSE | False or misleading labeling | 14 | 8% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 13 | 7% |
| AFLATOXIN | The article appears to contain a mycotoxin, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it… | 11 | 6% |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 10 | 5% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 8 | 4% |
| MFR INJ | Insanitary conditions, may be injurious | 7 | 4% |
| FSVP VIO | Importer not in compliance with FSVP | 6 | 3% |
Import alerts for nuts and seeds that list Turkey firms
| Alert | Covers | Red | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23-14 | Food products: mycotoxins | 14 |
Turkey nuts and seeds firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Merter Helva Sanayi | Maltepe | 18 |
| Ankara Susam Ve Tahincilik Gida Sanayi Ticaret Ltd Sti | Akdeniz | 12 |
| Pista Fistik Gida Imalat Ic Ve Dis Ticaret Limited Sirketi | Sehitkamil | 10 |
| Fistikci Gida Paz. Tic. Ve Iml. Ltd. Sti. | Nizip | 7 |
| Mnd Kahvaltilik Gida San ve Tic AS | Kazan | 6 |
| Rasagra Gida Dis Ticaret Limited Sirketi | Karacailyas | 6 |
| Seyrani Agro Gida Sanayi Dis Tic. Ltd. Sti. | Akdeniz | 5 |
| Celikler Gida Endustri Sanayi Ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi | Gaziantep | 5 |
| Gafko Gida Dis Tic. | Mersin | 4 |
| Eldinar Gida Maddeleri Ith. Ihr. San. Ve Tic. A.S. | Dinar | 4 |
Latest nuts and seeds refusals from Turkey
Questions about nuts and seeds refusals from Turkey
- How many nuts and seeds shipments from Turkey did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 13 shipment lines of nuts and seeds from Turkey in 2026 through September 1, 2026, compared with 37 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse nuts and seeds from Turkey?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For nuts and seeds from Turkey the most frequent are SALMONELLA (Salmonella, 60 lines), NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 38 lines) and LACKS N/C (net quantity statement missing, 18 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover nuts and seeds from Turkey?
- As of October 26, 2026, the FDA import alerts for this category that list Turkey firms are Import Alert 23-14 (14 firms). General food alerts numbered 99-xx can list Turkey firms too; see the country page.
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