FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: nuts and seeds from United Kingdom
FDA category: Nuts and Edible Seeds · October 2016 to August 19, 2026
FDA refused 13 nuts and seeds shipment lines from United Kingdom between October 2016 and August 19, 2026, 6 of them in 2026; the most refused products were betel nut and hemp seed, most often for POISONORD (poisonous or deleterious substance (ordinarily injurious)).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 13
- nuts and seeds lines refused since October 2016
- 6
- refused so far in 2026
- 1
- firms with the most records, listed below
Nuts and seeds 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) | 6 | |
| 2025 | 3 | +200% |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 1 | |
| 2016 (from Oct) | 1 |
Betel nut refusals from United Kingdom
FDA refused 11 betel nut lines from United Kingdom between October 2016 and August 19, 2026, 85% of the nuts and seeds lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of nuts and seeds |
|---|---|---|
| Betel nut, shelled | 5 | 38.5% |
| Betel nut, in shell | 4 | 30.8% |
| Betel nut, paste | 1 | 7.7% |
| Betel nut, topping | 1 | 7.7% |
Recent betel nut refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Jubayer AhmedBirmingham, United Kingdom | Betel nut, shelled | POISONORD | Source | |
| Aramex- TransitSlough, United Kingdom | Betel nut, paste | POISONOUS | Source | |
| Door 2 Door Cargo LtdLuton, United Kingdom | Betel nut, shelled | POISONORD | Source | |
| B&G Wholesalers LtdSouthall, United Kingdom | Betel nut, shelled | UNSAFE ADD | Source | |
| B&G Wholesalers LtdSouthall, United Kingdom | Betel nut, topping | UNSAFE ADD | Source |
Hemp seed refusals from United Kingdom
FDA refused 1 hemp seed line from United Kingdom between October 2016 and August 19, 2026, 8% of the nuts and seeds lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of nuts and seeds |
|---|---|---|
| Hemp seed (edible seed paste) | 1 | 7.7% |
Recent hemp seed refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevenhills WholefoodsEGHAM, United Kingdom | Hemp seed (edible seed paste) | NO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source |
Peanut refusals from United Kingdom
FDA refused 1 peanut line from United Kingdom between October 2016 and August 19, 2026, 8% of the nuts and seeds lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of nuts and seeds |
|---|---|---|
| Peanut, butter | 1 | 7.7% |
Recent peanut refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jumbo Uk LtdLondon, United Kingdom | Peanut, butter | NUTRIT LBL | Source |
Why FDA refused nuts and seeds from United Kingdom
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| POISONORD | Poisonous or deleterious substance (ordinarily injurious) | 7 | 41% |
| UNSAFE ADD | Food additive unsafe under section 409 | 4 | 24% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 3 | 18% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 1 | 6% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 1 | 6% |
| POISONOUS | Poisonous or deleterious substance | 1 | 6% |
Import alerts for nuts and seeds that list United Kingdom firms
| Alert | Covers | Red | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23-12 | Coconut: microbiological contamination | 1 |
United Kingdom 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jumbo Uk Ltd | London | 1 |
Latest nuts and seeds refusals from United Kingdom
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Jubayer AhmedBirmingham, United Kingdom | Betel nut, shelled | POISONORD | Source | |
| Aramex- TransitSlough, United Kingdom | Betel nut, paste | POISONOUS | Source | |
| Door 2 Door Cargo LtdLuton, United Kingdom | Betel nut, shelled | POISONORD | Source | |
| B&G Wholesalers LtdSouthall, United Kingdom | Betel nut, shelled | UNSAFE ADD | Source | |
| B&G Wholesalers LtdSouthall, United Kingdom | Betel nut, topping | UNSAFE ADD | Source | |
| Azka Impex London LtdBarking, United Kingdom | Betel nut, shelled | UNSAFE ADDPOISONORD | Source | |
| Cs TeamFeltham, United Kingdom | Betel nut, in shell | POISONORD | Source | |
| Cs TeamFeltham, United Kingdom | Betel nut, in shell | POISONORD | Source | |
| Cs TeamFeltham, United Kingdom | Betel nut, in shell | POISONORD | Source | |
| Kn & Sons LtdWembley, United Kingdom | Betel nut, shelled | POISONORD | Source | |
| Jumbo Uk LtdLondon, United Kingdom | Peanut, butter | NUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Aqua NaturalWellingborough, United Kingdom | Betel nut, in shell | UNSAFE ADDLACKS N/CNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Sevenhills WholefoodsEGHAM, United Kingdom | Hemp seed (edible seed paste) | NO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source |
Questions about nuts and seeds refusals from United Kingdom
- How many nuts and seeds shipments from United Kingdom did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 6 shipment lines of nuts and seeds from United Kingdom in 2026 through August 19, 2026, compared with 3 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse nuts and seeds from United Kingdom?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For nuts and seeds from United Kingdom the most frequent are POISONORD (poisonous or deleterious substance (ordinarily injurious), 7 lines), UNSAFE ADD (food additive unsafe under section 409, 4 lines) and NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 3 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 United Kingdom?
- As of October 26, 2026, the FDA import alerts for this category that list United Kingdom firms are Import Alert 23-12 (1 firm). General food alerts numbered 99-xx can list United Kingdom firms too; see the country page.
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