FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: tropical and pit fruit from United Kingdom
FDA category: Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) · October 2016 to October 2, 2026
FDA refused 19 tropical and pit fruit shipment lines from United Kingdom between October 2016 and October 2, 2026, 4 of them in 2026; the most refused products were tamarind and ackees, most often for FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 19
- tropical and pit fruit lines refused since October 2016
- 4
- refused so far in 2026
- 2
- firms with the most records, listed below
Tropical and pit fruit 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) | 4 | |
| 2025 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 1 | -75% |
| 2022 | 4 | |
| 2019 | 6 | +200% |
| 2018 | 2 | +100% |
| 2017 | 1 |
Tamarind refusals from United Kingdom
FDA refused 6 tamarind lines from United Kingdom between October 2016 and October 2, 2026, 32% of the tropical and pit fruit lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of tropical and pit fruit |
|---|---|---|
| Tamarind, dried or paste | 4 | 21.1% |
| Tamarind (subtropical and tropical fruit purees) | 2 | 10.5% |
Recent tamarind refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Bespoke Foods LtdNortholt, United Kingdom | Tamarind, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| Aramex- TransitSlough, United Kingdom | Tamarind, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| East End Foods PLCWest Bromwich, United Kingdom | Tamarind, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| AB World FoodsLeigh, United Kingdom | Tamarind (subtropical and tropical fruit purees) | FILTHY | Source | |
| AB World FoodsLeigh, United Kingdom | Tamarind (subtropical and tropical fruit purees) | FILTHY | Source |
Ackees refusals from United Kingdom
FDA refused 4 ackees lines from United Kingdom between October 2016 and October 2, 2026, 21% of the tropical and pit fruit lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of tropical and pit fruit |
|---|---|---|
| Ackees, dried or paste | 3 | 15.8% |
| Ackees (subtropical/tropical fruit pulp) | 1 | 5.3% |
Recent ackees refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanis Ltd Golden HouseLondon, United Kingdom | Ackees (subtropical/tropical fruit pulp) | INSANITARY | Source | |
| Wanis Ltd Golden HouseLondon, United Kingdom | Ackees, dried or paste | INSANITARY | Source | |
| Wanis Ltd Golden HouseLondon, United Kingdom | Ackees, dried or paste | INSANITARY | Source | |
| Wanis Ltd Golden HouseLondon, United Kingdom | Ackees, dried or paste | INSANITARY | Source |
Dates refusals from United Kingdom
FDA refused 2 dates lines from United Kingdom between October 2016 and October 2, 2026, 11% of the tropical and pit fruit lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of tropical and pit fruit |
|---|---|---|
| Dates (pit fruit), (pit fruit) | 1 | 5.3% |
| Dates, dried or paste | 1 | 5.3% |
Recent dates refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aramex- TransitSlough, United Kingdom | Dates (pit fruit), (pit fruit) | FILTHY | Source | |
| ShifaboxFeltham, United Kingdom | Dates, dried or paste | LACKS FIRMLACKS N/CNUTRIT LBL | Source |
Other tropical and pit fruit products refused from United Kingdom
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Apricot | 1 | 5.3% |
| Cherry | 1 | 5.3% |
| Mixed fruit | 1 | 5.3% |
| Pineapple | 1 | 5.3% |
Why FDA refused tropical and pit fruit from United Kingdom
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 | 10 | 48% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 5 | 24% |
| INSANITARY | Prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions | 4 | 19% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 1 | 5% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 1 | 5% |
United Kingdom 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wanis Ltd Golden House | London | 4 |
| Premier Foods Ltd. | Lifton | 3 |
Latest tropical and pit fruit refusals from United Kingdom
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Bespoke Foods LtdNortholt, United Kingdom | Tamarind, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| Aramex- TransitSlough, United Kingdom | Dates (pit fruit), (pit fruit) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Aramex- TransitSlough, United Kingdom | Tamarind, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| East End Foods PLCWest Bromwich, United Kingdom | Tamarind, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| Wanis Ltd Golden HouseLondon, United Kingdom | Ackees (subtropical/tropical fruit pulp) | INSANITARY | Source | |
| ShifaboxFeltham, United Kingdom | Dates, dried or paste | LACKS FIRMLACKS N/CNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| AB World FoodsLeigh, United Kingdom | Tamarind (subtropical and tropical fruit purees) | FILTHY | Source | |
| AB World FoodsLeigh, United Kingdom | Tamarind (subtropical and tropical fruit purees) | FILTHY | Source | |
| Maggi and Maggi UK LtdCheshire, United Kingdom | Tamarind, juice, milk, creme, drink or nectar, sub/tropical fruit | FILTHY | Source | |
| Maggi and Maggi UK LtdCheshire, United Kingdom | Tamarind, topping or syrup | FILTHY | Source | |
| Premier Foods Ltd.Lifton, United Kingdom | Apricot, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | NUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Premier Foods Ltd.Lifton, United Kingdom | Pineapple, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | NUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Premier Foods Ltd.Lifton, United Kingdom | Cherry, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | NUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Seasoned Pioneers LtdBromborough, United Kingdom | Tamarind, dried or paste | FILTHY | Source | |
| Petty Wood & Co., Ltd.Andover, United Kingdom | Tamarind, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied | FILTHY | Source | |
| Wanis Ltd Golden HouseLondon, United Kingdom | Ackees, dried or paste | INSANITARY | Source | |
| Wanis Ltd Golden HouseLondon, United Kingdom | Ackees, dried or paste | INSANITARY | Source | |
| Wanis Ltd Golden HouseLondon, United Kingdom | Ackees, dried or paste | INSANITARY | Source | |
| Wilkin & Sons LimitedColchester, United Kingdom | Mixed fruit, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied, n.e.c | NUTRIT LBL | Source |
Questions about tropical and pit fruit refusals from United Kingdom
- How many tropical and pit fruit shipments from United Kingdom did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 4 shipment lines of tropical and pit fruit from United Kingdom in 2026 through October 2, 2026, compared with 1 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse tropical and pit fruit from United Kingdom?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For tropical and pit fruit from United Kingdom the most frequent are FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 10 lines), NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 5 lines) and INSANITARY (prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions, 4 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 Kingdom?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in United Kingdom in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list United Kingdom firms; see the country page.
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