FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: pet food from Vietnam
FDA category: Pet and Laboratory Animal Foods · October 2016 to March 29, 2021
FDA refused 38 pet food shipment lines from Vietnam between October 2016 and March 29, 2021, 32 of them in 2021; the most refused products were rawhide and combination products, most often for SALMONELLA (Salmonella).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 38
- pet food lines refused since October 2016
- 32
- refused so far in 2021
- 1
- firms with the most records, listed below
Pet food refusals from Vietnam by year
Shipment lines FDA refused each year. The table has the same numbers as the chart.
| Year | Refusal lines | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 32 | |
| 2017 | 6 |
Rawhide refusals from Vietnam
FDA refused 22 rawhide lines from Vietnam between October 2016 and March 29, 2021, 58% of the pet food lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of pet food |
|---|---|---|
| Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | 17 | 44.7% |
| Rawhide, combination products, pet chews (non-nutritive) | 5 | 13.2% |
Recent rawhide refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Happy Chews Pet Food Co., LTDTay Ninh, Vietnam | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Vietnam Happy Chews Pet Food Co., LTDTay Ninh, Vietnam | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Vietnam Happy Chews Pet Food Co., LTDTay Ninh, Vietnam | Rawhide, combination products, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Vietnam Happy Chews Pet Food Co., LTDTay Ninh, Vietnam | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Vietnam Happy Chews Pet Food Co., LTDTay Ninh, Vietnam | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source |
Combination products refusals from Vietnam
FDA refused 10 combination products lines from Vietnam between October 2016 and March 29, 2021, 26% of the pet food lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of pet food |
|---|---|---|
| Combination products, pet treats | 10 | 26.3% |
Recent combination products refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Happy Chews Pet Food Co., LTDTay Ninh, Vietnam | Combination products, pet treats | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Vietnam Happy Chews Pet Food Co., LTDTay Ninh, Vietnam | Combination products, pet treats | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Vietnam Happy Chews Pet Food Co., LTDTay Ninh, Vietnam | Combination products, pet treats | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Vietnam Happy Chews Pet Food Co., LTDTay Ninh, Vietnam | Combination products, pet treats | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Vietnam Happy Chews Pet Food Co., LTDTay Ninh, Vietnam | Combination products, pet treats | SALMONELLA | Source |
Pet dog food n.e.c. refusals from Vietnam
FDA refused 6 pet dog food n.e.c. lines from Vietnam between October 2016 and March 29, 2021, 16% of the pet food lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of pet food |
|---|---|---|
| Pet dog food n.e.c. | 6 | 15.8% |
Why FDA refused pet food from Vietnam
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 38 | 100% |
Vietnam pet food firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Happy Chews Pet Food Co., LTD | Tay Ninh | 38 |
Latest pet food refusals from Vietnam
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Happy Chews Pet Food Co., LTDTay Ninh, Vietnam | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Vietnam Happy Chews Pet Food Co., LTDTay Ninh, Vietnam | Combination products, pet treats | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Vietnam Happy Chews Pet Food Co., LTDTay Ninh, Vietnam | Combination products, pet treats | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Vietnam Happy Chews Pet Food Co., LTDTay Ninh, Vietnam | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Vietnam Happy Chews Pet Food Co., LTDTay Ninh, Vietnam | Rawhide, combination products, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Vietnam Happy Chews Pet Food Co., LTDTay Ninh, Vietnam | Combination products, pet treats | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Vietnam Happy Chews Pet Food Co., LTDTay Ninh, Vietnam | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Vietnam Happy Chews Pet Food Co., LTDTay Ninh, Vietnam | Combination products, pet treats | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Vietnam Happy Chews Pet Food Co., LTDTay Ninh, Vietnam | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Vietnam Happy Chews Pet Food Co., LTDTay Ninh, Vietnam | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Vietnam Happy Chews Pet Food Co., LTDTay Ninh, Vietnam | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Vietnam Happy Chews Pet Food Co., LTDTay Ninh, Vietnam | Combination products, pet treats | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Vietnam Happy Chews Pet Food Co., LTDTay Ninh, Vietnam | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Vietnam Happy Chews Pet Food Co., LTDTay Ninh, Vietnam | Rawhide, combination products, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Vietnam Happy Chews Pet Food Co., LTDTay Ninh, Vietnam | Combination products, pet treats | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Vietnam Happy Chews Pet Food Co., LTDTay Ninh, Vietnam | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Vietnam Happy Chews Pet Food Co., LTDTay Ninh, Vietnam | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Vietnam Happy Chews Pet Food Co., LTDTay Ninh, Vietnam | Rawhide, combination products, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Vietnam Happy Chews Pet Food Co., LTDTay Ninh, Vietnam | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Vietnam Happy Chews Pet Food Co., LTDTay Ninh, Vietnam | Rawhide, combination products, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source |
Questions about pet food refusals from Vietnam
- How many pet food shipments from Vietnam did FDA refuse in 2021?
- FDA refused 32 shipment lines of pet food from Vietnam in 2021 through March 29, 2021.
- Why does FDA refuse pet food from Vietnam?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For pet food from Vietnam the most frequent are SALMONELLA (Salmonella, 38 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover pet food from Vietnam?
- As of October 27, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Vietnam in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Vietnam firms; see the country page.
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