FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: spices from Turkey
FDA category: Spices, Flavors, and Salts · October 2016 to October 15, 2026
FDA refused 43 spices shipment lines from Turkey between October 2016 and October 15, 2026, 5 of them in 2026; the most refused products were bay and marjoram, most often for SALMONELLA (Salmonella).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 43
- spices lines refused since October 2016
- 5
- refused so far in 2026
- 10
- firms with the most records, listed below
Spices 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) | 5 | |
| 2025 | 2 | -33% |
| 2024 | 3 | +200% |
| 2023 | 1 | -83% |
| 2022 | 6 | +100% |
| 2021 | 3 | -50% |
| 2020 | 6 | |
| 2018 | 1 | -92% |
| 2017 | 12 | |
| 2016 (from Oct) | 4 |
Bay refusals from Turkey
FDA refused 7 bay lines from Turkey between October 2016 and October 15, 2026, 16% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Bay (laurel), whole (spice) | 7 | 16.3% |
Marjoram refusals from Turkey
FDA refused 6 marjoram lines from Turkey between October 2016 and October 15, 2026, 14% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Marjoram, ground, cracked (spice) | 4 | 9.3% |
| Marjoram, whole (spice) | 2 | 4.7% |
Cumin refusals from Turkey
FDA refused 6 cumin lines from Turkey between October 2016 and October 15, 2026, 14% of the spices lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of spices |
|---|---|---|
| Cumin, ground, cracked (spice) | 3 | 7.0% |
| Cumin, whole (spice) | 3 | 7.0% |
Recent cumin refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozsari Gida San Tic. Paz.Nizip, Turkey | Cumin, ground, cracked (spice) | SALMONELLA | Source |
Other spices products refused from Turkey
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mint | 5 | 11.6% |
| Sumac | 4 | 9.3% |
| Cinnamon | 2 | 4.7% |
| Paprika | 2 | 4.7% |
| Anise | 1 | 2.3% |
Why FDA refused spices from Turkey
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 18 | 39% |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 11 | 24% |
| FSVP VIO | Importer not in compliance with FSVP | 4 | 9% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 3 | 7% |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 3 | 7% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 2 | 4% |
| POISONOUS | Poisonous or deleterious substance | 2 | 4% |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 1 | 2% |
| FALSE | False or misleading labeling | 1 | 2% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 1 | 2% |
Turkey spices firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| An Gida Uretim Ve Pazarlama A.S. | Bozdogan | 5 |
| Ozsari Gida San Tic. Paz. | Nizip | 5 |
| Urum Tarim Urunleri Ith Ihr San Ltd | Izmir | 5 |
| Defne Dis Ticaret Ve Tarim Urunl | Kemalpasa | 5 |
| Akasya General Trading | Sehitkami | 4 |
| Defne Dis Ticaret Ve Tarim Urunleri A.S. | Kemalpasa | 3 |
| Omeroglu Tarim Urunleri San Ve Tic A.S. | Kemalpasa | 2 |
| Altuntas Baharat Sanayii Ve Ticaret A S | Denizli | 1 |
| Kozmopolitan Gida Sanayi Ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi | Menemen | 1 |
| Burcu Gida Konservecilik ve Salca San. A.S. | Burhaniye | 1 |
Latest spices refusals from Turkey
Questions about spices refusals from Turkey
- How many spices shipments from Turkey did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 5 shipment lines of spices from Turkey in 2026 through October 15, 2026, compared with 2 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse spices from Turkey?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For spices from Turkey the most frequent are SALMONELLA (Salmonella, 18 lines), FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 11 lines) and FSVP VIO (importer not in compliance with FSVP, 4 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover spices 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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