FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: baby food from United Kingdom
FDA category: Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products · October 2016 to October 15, 2026
FDA refused 86 baby food shipment lines from United Kingdom between October 2016 and October 15, 2026, 41 of them in 2026; the most refused products were milk base infant formula product and other formula products, most often for FALSE (false or misleading labeling).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 86
- baby food lines refused since October 2016
- 41
- refused so far in 2026
- 6
- firms with the most records, listed below
Baby food refusals from United Kingdom 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) | 41 | |
| 2025 | 9 | +50% |
| 2024 | 6 | +50% |
| 2023 | 4 | +33% |
| 2022 | 3 | +200% |
| 2021 | 1 | -87% |
| 2020 | 8 | +33% |
| 2019 | 6 | +500% |
| 2018 | 1 | -86% |
| 2017 | 7 |
Milk base infant formula product refusals from United Kingdom
FDA refused 39 milk base infant formula product lines from United Kingdom between October 2016 and October 15, 2026, 45% of the baby food lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of baby food |
|---|---|---|
| Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formula | 34 | 39.5% |
| Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), ready to feed | 5 | 5.8% |
Recent milk base infant formula product refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal Nutricare Ltd.Kendal, United Kingdom | Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formula | FALSE | Source | |
| Kendal Nutricare Ltd.Kendal, United Kingdom | Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formula | FALSE | Source | |
| Kendal Nutricare Ltd.Kendal, United Kingdom | Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formula | FALSE | Source | |
| Kendal Nutricare Ltd.Kendal, United Kingdom | Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), ready to feed | FALSE | Source | |
| Kendal Nutricare Ltd.Kendal, United Kingdom | Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), ready to feed | FALSE | Source |
Other formula products refusals from United Kingdom
FDA refused 9 other formula products lines from United Kingdom between October 2016 and October 15, 2026, 10% of the baby food lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of baby food |
|---|---|---|
| Other formula products, n.e.c., ready to feed | 7 | 8.1% |
| Other formula products, n.e.c., powder formula | 2 | 2.3% |
Recent other formula products refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal Nutricare Ltd.Kendal, United Kingdom | Other formula products, n.e.c., ready to feed | FALSE | Source |
Wheat cereal refusals from United Kingdom
FDA refused 8 wheat cereal lines from United Kingdom between October 2016 and October 15, 2026, 9% of the baby food lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of baby food |
|---|---|---|
| Wheat cereal (baby) | 8 | 9.3% |
Other baby food products refused from United Kingdom
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Baby and junior food n.e.c. | 7 | 8.1% |
| Toddler milk based formula/drink product | 6 | 7.0% |
| Instant cereal with fruit | 3 | 3.5% |
| Mixed fruit | 3 | 3.5% |
| Rice cereal | 2 | 2.3% |
Why FDA refused baby food from United Kingdom
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALSE | False or misleading labeling | 39 | 31% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 19 | 15% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 18 | 14% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 9 | 7% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 9 | 7% |
| NO PROCESS | No scheduled process filed | 8 | 6% |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 7 | 6% |
| HEALTH C | Unauthorized nutrient content or health claim | 6 | 5% |
| STD NAME | Appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(g)(2) of the FD&C Act in that the article… | 6 | 5% |
| ALLERGEN | Major food allergen not declared | 5 | 4% |
Import alerts for baby food that list United Kingdom firms
| Alert | Covers | Red | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40-05 | Adulterated and misbranded infant formula | 6 |
United Kingdom baby food firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Kendal Nutricare Ltd. | Kendal | 49 |
| Hipp | Hurst Grove | 19 |
| Nestle - Halifax plant | Halifax | 10 |
| Hipp Uk Ltd | Berkshire | 2 |
| Nestle | York | 2 |
| Nutricia | Wilshire | 1 |
Latest baby food refusals from United Kingdom
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal Nutricare Ltd.Kendal, United Kingdom | Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formula | FALSE | Source | |
| HippHurst Grove, United Kingdom | Mixed fruit (baby) | NO PROCESS | Source | |
| HippHurst Grove, United Kingdom | Mixed fruit (baby) | NO PROCESS | Source | |
| Hipp UK Limited Hurst GroveReading, United Kingdom | Vegetable soups and soup mix (baby) | NO PROCESS | Source | |
| HippHurst Grove, United Kingdom | Mixed fruit (baby) | NO PROCESS | Source | |
| HippHurst Grove, United Kingdom | Vegetable chicken dinner (baby) | NO PROCESS | Source | |
| HippHurst Grove, United Kingdom | Mixed fruit pudding and custard (baby) | NO PROCESS | Source | |
| HippHurst Grove, United Kingdom | Beef spaghetti dinner (baby) | NO PROCESS | Source | |
| HippHurst Grove, United Kingdom | Vegetable soups and soup mix (baby) | NO PROCESS | Source | |
| Kendal Nutricare Ltd.Kendal, United Kingdom | Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formula | FALSE | Source | |
| Kendal Nutricare Ltd.Kendal, United Kingdom | Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formula | FALSE | Source | |
| Kendal Nutricare Ltd.Kendal, United Kingdom | Other formula products, n.e.c., ready to feed | FALSE | Source | |
| Kendal Nutricare Ltd.Kendal, United Kingdom | Baby and junior food n.e.c | FALSE | Source | |
| Kendal Nutricare Ltd.Kendal, United Kingdom | Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), ready to feed | FALSE | Source | |
| Kendal Nutricare Ltd.Kendal, United Kingdom | Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), ready to feed | FALSE | Source | |
| Kendal Nutricare Ltd.Kendal, United Kingdom | Baby and junior food n.e.c | FALSE | Source | |
| Kendal Nutricare Ltd.Kendal, United Kingdom | Baby and junior food n.e.c | FALSE | Source | |
| Kendal Nutricare Ltd.Kendal, United Kingdom | Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formula | NUTR DEFNUTR UNIT | Source | |
| Kendal Nutricare Ltd.Kendal, United Kingdom | Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formula | FALSE | Source | |
| Kendal Nutricare Ltd.Kendal, United Kingdom | Baby and junior food n.e.c | FALSE | Source |
Questions about baby food refusals from United Kingdom
- How many baby food shipments from United Kingdom did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 41 shipment lines of baby food from United Kingdom in 2026 through October 15, 2026, compared with 9 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse baby food from United Kingdom?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For baby food from United Kingdom the most frequent are FALSE (false or misleading labeling, 39 lines), NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 19 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 baby food from United Kingdom?
- As of October 26, 2026, the FDA import alerts for this category that list United Kingdom firms are Import Alert 40-05 (6 firms). General food alerts numbered 99-xx can list United Kingdom firms too; see the country page.
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