FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: tropical and pit fruit from United Arab Emirates
FDA category: Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) · October 2016 to August 11, 2026
FDA refused 48 tropical and pit fruit shipment lines from United Arab Emirates between October 2016 and August 11, 2026, 4 of them in 2026; the most refused products were dates and tamarind, most often for FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 48
- tropical and pit fruit lines refused since October 2016
- 4
- refused so far in 2026
- 7
- firms with the most records, listed below
Tropical and pit fruit refusals from United Arab Emirates 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) | 4 | |
| 2025 | 5 | +25% |
| 2024 | 4 | +100% |
| 2023 | 2 | -33% |
| 2022 | 3 | |
| 2020 | 4 | |
| 2018 | 13 | 0% |
| 2017 | 13 |
Dates refusals from United Arab Emirates
FDA refused 36 dates lines from United Arab Emirates between October 2016 and August 11, 2026, 75% of the tropical and pit fruit lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of tropical and pit fruit |
|---|---|---|
| Dates (pit fruit), (pit fruit) | 17 | 35.4% |
| Dates, dried or paste | 11 | 22.9% |
| Dates, topping or syrup | 8 | 16.7% |
Recent dates refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Foah Palm Sector Development Co.Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Dates (pit fruit), (pit fruit) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Royal Dates FactoryDubai, United Arab Emirates | Dates, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| Royal Dates FactoryDubai, United Arab Emirates | Dates, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| Royal Dates FactoryDubai, United Arab Emirates | Dates, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| Royal Dates FactoryDubai, United Arab Emirates | Dates, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source |
Tamarind refusals from United Arab Emirates
FDA refused 5 tamarind lines from United Arab Emirates between October 2016 and August 11, 2026, 10% of the tropical and pit fruit lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of tropical and pit fruit |
|---|---|---|
| Tamarind, dried or paste | 3 | 6.3% |
| Tamarind (subtropical and tropical fruit) | 2 | 4.2% |
Recent tamarind refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-pure Agro Specialities (FZE)Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | Tamarind, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| R-pure Agro Specialities (FZE)Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | Tamarind, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| Tanin Almalik General Trading LLCDubai, United Arab Emirates | Tamarind (subtropical and tropical fruit) | FILTHY | Source | |
| New Filli CafeDubai, United Arab Emirates | Tamarind (subtropical and tropical fruit) | FILTHYNO PROCESS | Source |
Fig refusals from United Arab Emirates
FDA refused 3 fig lines from United Arab Emirates between October 2016 and August 11, 2026, 6% of the tropical and pit fruit lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of tropical and pit fruit |
|---|---|---|
| Fig, dried or paste | 3 | 6.3% |
Recent fig refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Bita Foodstuff TradingDubai, United Arab Emirates | Fig, dried or paste | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Sun Bita Foodstuff TradingDubai, United Arab Emirates | Fig, dried or paste | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Sun Bita Foodstuff TradingDubai, United Arab Emirates | Fig, dried or paste | PESTICIDE | Source |
Other tropical and pit fruit products refused from United Arab Emirates
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sutropical and tropical fruit | 3 | 6.3% |
| Plum | 1 | 2.1% |
Why FDA refused tropical and pit fruit from United Arab Emirates
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 24 | 24% |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 12 | 12% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 12 | 12% |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 10 | 10% |
| DIRECTIONS | Is a device whose label appears to not bear adequate directions for use. | 8 | 8% |
| FALSE | False or misleading labeling | 8 | 8% |
| HEALTH C | Unauthorized nutrient content or health claim | 8 | 8% |
| INCONSPICU | Required information not conspicuous | 8 | 8% |
| UNAPPROVED | Unapproved new drug | 8 | 8% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 4 | 4% |
United Arab Emirates tropical and pit fruit firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Al Foah Palm Sector Development Co. | Abu Dhabi | 14 |
| AL Barakah Dates Factory LLC | Dubai | 8 |
| Aujan Industries LLC | Dubai | 3 |
| Sun Bita Foodstuff Trading | Dubai | 3 |
| R-pure Agro Specialities (FZE) | Sharjah | 2 |
| Naseem Al. Barari L.L.C. | Dubai | 2 |
| Golden Palm Natural Farms | Dubai | 2 |
Latest tropical and pit fruit refusals from United Arab Emirates
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-pure Agro Specialities (FZE)Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | Tamarind, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| R-pure Agro Specialities (FZE)Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | Tamarind, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| Sun Bita Foodstuff TradingDubai, United Arab Emirates | Fig, dried or paste | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Sun Bita Foodstuff TradingDubai, United Arab Emirates | Fig, dried or paste | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Al Foah Palm Sector Development Co.Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Dates (pit fruit), (pit fruit) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Sun Bita Foodstuff TradingDubai, United Arab Emirates | Fig, dried or paste | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Royal Dates FactoryDubai, United Arab Emirates | Dates, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| Royal Dates FactoryDubai, United Arab Emirates | Dates, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| Royal Dates FactoryDubai, United Arab Emirates | Dates, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| Royal Dates FactoryDubai, United Arab Emirates | Dates, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| Royal Palm DatesDubai, United Arab Emirates | Dates, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| Bateel OloDubai, United Arab Emirates | Dates, dried or paste | LIST INGRELACKS N/CLABELING+1 | Source | |
| Naseem Al. Barari L.L.C.Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Dates, dried or paste | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Tanin Almalik General Trading LLCDubai, United Arab Emirates | Tamarind (subtropical and tropical fruit) | FILTHY | Source | |
| New Filli CafeDubai, United Arab Emirates | Tamarind (subtropical and tropical fruit) | FILTHYNO PROCESS | Source | |
| Easy Shop General Trading LLCDubai, United Arab Emirates | Plum, dried or paste | PB-FOOD | Source | |
| Naseem Al Barari General Trading Co.Ash Shariqah, United Arab Emirates | Dates, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| Naseem Al Barari General Trading Co.Ash Shariqah, United Arab Emirates | Dates, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| Golden Palm Natural FarmsDubai, United Arab Emirates | Dates (pit fruit), (pit fruit) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Farshid Food Stuff Trading Co.Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Dates (pit fruit), (pit fruit) | FILTHY | Source |
Questions about tropical and pit fruit refusals from United Arab Emirates
- How many tropical and pit fruit shipments from United Arab Emirates did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 4 shipment lines of tropical and pit fruit from United Arab Emirates in 2026 through August 11, 2026, compared with 5 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse tropical and pit fruit from United Arab Emirates?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For tropical and pit fruit from United Arab Emirates the most frequent are FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 24 lines), LABELING (Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, 12 lines) and NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 12 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover tropical and pit fruit from United Arab Emirates?
- As of October 27, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in United Arab Emirates in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list United Arab Emirates firms; see the country page.
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