FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals from Zimbabwe
Food, dietary supplements and animal food · October 2016 to September 14, 2026 · how the data is collected
FDA refused 17 shipment lines from Zimbabwe between October 2016 and September 2026, including 3 in 2026 through September 14, 2026; the most common charges were NUTRIT LBL, UNSAFE COL and COLOR LBLG, and the most refused category was beverage bases.
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 17
- refused shipment lines since October 2016
- 3
- refused so far in 2026
- 8
- Zimbabwe firms with an FDA record
- 5
- firms on an active import alert
Refusals from Zimbabwe 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) | 3 | |
| 2022 | 14 |
Why FDA refused Zimbabwe shipment lines
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several. Each code opens FDA's official statement and the countries and products behind it.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 13 | 33% |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 13 | 33% |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 4 | 10% |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 4 | 10% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 4 | 10% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 1 | 3% |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 1 | 3% |
What FDA refused from Zimbabwe, by product category
FDA product categories, most refused first. Open a category for its product, charge and firm tables.
| Category | Most refused products | Lines |
|---|---|---|
| Beverage basesBeverage Bases | Beverage base, citrus, liquid; Beverage base of non-fruit origin, liquid, n.e.c.; Beverage base, berry, liquid | 9 |
| Bakery productsBakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | Cookie,biscuit,wafer dough, n.e.c. | 4 |
| Nuts and seedsNuts and Edible Seeds | Peanut, butter; Peanut, shelled | 2 |
| Vegetables (legumes and leafy)Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | Blackeye peas, dried or paste | 1 |
| Root vegetables and mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products (root and tuber vegetables, fungi) | Mixed vegetables, dried or paste, n.e.c. | 1 |
Most refused products from Zimbabwe
FDA's product descriptions on the refused lines, grouped case-insensitively.
| Product | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Beverage base, citrus, liquid | 4 | 23.5% |
| Cookie,biscuit,wafer dough, n.e.c. | 4 | 23.5% |
| Beverage base of non-fruit origin, liquid, n.e.c. | 1 | 5.9% |
| Beverage base, berry, liquid | 1 | 5.9% |
| Beverage base, imitation berry | 1 | 5.9% |
| Beverage base, imitation berry, liquid | 1 | 5.9% |
| Beverage base, imitation pit fruit, liquid | 1 | 5.9% |
| Blackeye peas, dried or paste | 1 | 5.9% |
| Mixed vegetables, dried or paste, n.e.c. | 1 | 5.9% |
| Peanut, butter | 1 | 5.9% |
FDA import alerts that list Zimbabwe firms
1 alerts list at least one firm in Zimbabwe: 5 firms on a red list, 5 firms on any list.
| Alert | Covers | Red | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45-02 | Foods with illegal or undeclared colors | 5 |
Zimbabwe firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data (refusals, import alert listings and other events), not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Schweppes Zimbabwe LTD | Harare | 9 |
| Lobels Foods Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd | Bulawayo | 4 |
Latest refusals from Zimbabwe
The 17 most recent refused lines, each with its FDA source.
Questions about FDA refusals from Zimbabwe
- How many Zimbabwe shipments did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 3 shipment lines from Zimbabwe in 2026 through September 14, 2026.
- Why does FDA refuse food from Zimbabwe?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For Zimbabwe the most frequent are NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 13 lines), UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 13 lines) and COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 4 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line; it is not a finding about every firm in the country.
- Which Zimbabwe firms have the most FDA refusals?
- In SupplierRadar's records the Zimbabwe firms with the most FDA records (refusals, import alert listings and other events) are Schweppes Zimbabwe LTD (Harare) with 9 records and Lobels Foods Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd (Bulawayo) with 4 records. Each firm's page lists every record with its FDA source.
- Which FDA import alerts list Zimbabwe firms?
- As of October 26, 2026, 1 FDA import alert lists at least one firm in Zimbabwe. The alerts with the most Zimbabwe listings are Import Alert 45-02 (5 firms).
- How many Zimbabwe firms are on an FDA import alert red list?
- As of October 26, 2026, 5 Zimbabwe firms are on the red list of at least one FDA import alert in SupplierRadar's records, and 5 firms are on any list.
All Zimbabwe suppliers with FDA records (5)
Every Zimbabwe firm in SupplierRadar's data with an active import alert, a warning letter or at least five FDA records, most recently active first. Each name opens the firm's FDA record history.
- Schweppes Zimbabwe LTDHarare
- Lobels Foods Zimbabwe (Pvt) LtdBulawayo
- Cairns Foods LtdHarare
- Nestle Zimbabwe (Pvt)LtdHarare
- Unilever Zimbabwe (Pvt) LtdHarare
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