Import Alert 21-12
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(Note: This import alert represents the Agency's current guidance to FDA field personnel regarding the manufacturer(s) and/or products(s) at issue. It does not create or confer any rights for or on any person, and does not operate to bind FDA or the public).
Import Alert # 21-12
Published Date: 01/21/2013
Type: DWPE
Import Alert Name:
"Detention Without Physical Examination of Frozen and Refrigerated Guacamole and Processed Avocado Products"
Reason for Alert:
On June 1, 1993, DAL-DO received a fourteen lot entry of frozen guacamole. One of the lots from this entry was sampled by FDA and found positive for L. monocytogenes. The importer of record, b(4) , requested private laboratory analysis of the remaining thirteen lots.
Private lab testing classified twelve of the remaining lots as non-violative and one (1) violative for L. monocytogenes. An audit was performed by DAL-DO of three of the lots classified as "non-violative" by the private laboratory. The FDA audit indicated two of the three lots sampled contained L. monocytogenes. The entire shipment was refused entry.
On September 16, 1993 a second entry of frozen guacamole was made by Hermes Comercio Exterior. It too was sampled, detained, and refused by DAL-DO due to L. monocytogenes.
On July 8, 1994, Dallas district sampled an entry of frozen avocado pulp consisting of two production codes. L. monocytogenes was detected in one code.
In November 1997, Dallas district sampled a guacamole product labeled as "keep refrigerated" and manufactured by Industrias Citricolas De Montemorelos, Montemorelos N.L., Mexico. Analyses by Denver district laboratory disclosed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product.
** In December 1997, DAL-DO detained an entry of frozen avocado halves due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. In February 1998, LOS-DO detained two entries of refrigerated avocado pulp due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.**
Private lab testing classified twelve of the remaining lots as non-violative and one (1) violative for L. monocytogenes. An audit was performed by DAL-DO of three of the lots classified as "non-violative" by the private laboratory. The FDA audit indicated two of the three lots sampled contained L. monocytogenes. The entire shipment was refused entry.
On September 16, 1993 a second entry of frozen guacamole was made by Hermes Comercio Exterior. It too was sampled, detained, and refused by DAL-DO due to L. monocytogenes.
On July 8, 1994, Dallas district sampled an entry of frozen avocado pulp consisting of two production codes. L. monocytogenes was detected in one code.
In November 1997, Dallas district sampled a guacamole product labeled as "keep refrigerated" and manufactured by Industrias Citricolas De Montemorelos, Montemorelos N.L., Mexico. Analyses by Denver district laboratory disclosed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product.
** In December 1997, DAL-DO detained an entry of frozen avocado halves due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. In February 1998, LOS-DO detained two entries of refrigerated avocado pulp due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.**
Guidance:
Districts may detain, without physical sampling and analysis, the specified products from the firms listed in the Red List below.
For questions or issues concerning science, science policy, sample collection, analysis, preparation, or analytical methodology, contact the Division of Field Science at (301) 796-6600.
All requests for removal from detention without physical examination should be address to DIOP 301-796-0356.
For questions or issues concerning science, science policy, sample collection, analysis, preparation, or analytical methodology, contact the Division of Field Science at (301) 796-6600.
All requests for removal from detention without physical examination should be address to DIOP 301-796-0356.
Product Description:
Guacamole and Avocado **Products**; refrigerated or frozen
Charge:
"The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to on 801(a)(3), in that the article appears to contain Listeria, a poisonous and deleterious substance, which may render it injurious to health [Adulteration, Section 402 (a)(1)]."
OASIS charge code - LISTERIA
OASIS charge code - LISTERIA
Countries
MEXICO
MEXICO
Adalberto Hernandez Uribe
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Cerro Colorado #565 Col. Buena Vista , Tijuana, MEXICO
21 G - - 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Refrigerated Avocado Pulp
21 H - - 02 Avocado, Dried or Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Refrigerated Avocado Pulp
Agapac Compra Y Venta De Empacado De Aguacate
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Cebolla Bodega 41 S/N Central De Abastos , Reynosa, Tamaulipasmexico, MEXICO
21 G - - 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Fresh Avocado pulp
21 H - - 02 Avocado, Dried or Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Fresh Avocado pulp
37 B - - 25 Guacamole (Multiple Food Specialties, Side Dishes and Desserts)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Fresh Avocado pulp
Aguacates Michoacanos S.A. de C.V.
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Libramiento De Jesus Oriente Km 1.5 , Uruapan, Michoacan MEXICO
21 G - - 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Frozen Avocado Pulp
21 H - - 02 Avocado, Dried or Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Frozen Avocado Pulp
37 B - - 25 Guacamole (Multiple Food Specialties, Side Dishes and Desserts)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Frozen Avocado Pulp
Apavo Fresh, S.A. de C.V.
Date Published : 01/21/2013
Cristobal Colon No. 9 , Tinguindin, Michoacan MEXICO
21 I - - 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit Purees)
Date Published: 01/21/2013
Desc:Frozen Avocado Pulp
Atunera Red S A De C V
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Ave Macheros #275 Local 3 , Ensenada B C, Fn MEXICO
21 H - - 02 Avocado, Dried or Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Refrigerated Avocado Pulp
Avofrutas, S.A. De C.V.
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Carretera Libramiento Km 10.5 , Zamora, Michoacan MEXICO
37 B - - 25 Guacamole (Multiple Food Specialties, Side Dishes and Desserts)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Capatitzio S.A. de D.V.
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Jacarandas No. 17 , Colonia Los Angeles , Morelia, Michoacan MEXICO
21 G - - 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Frozen Avocado Halves
Comisa De Cv
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Caborca #54 , Tijuana B.C. Mexico, MEXICO
21 G - - 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Avocado Pulp
21 H - - 02 Avocado, Dried or Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Avocado Pulp
Conformacion Integral S.A. de C.V.
Date Published : 06/07/2011
Talia No. 103 , Col. Las Hadas , Aguascalientes, MX-AGU MEXICO
21 G - - 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit)
Date Published: 06/07/2011
Desc:Avocado Salsa
21 H - - 02 Avocado, Dried or Paste
Date Published: 06/07/2011
Desc:Avocado Salsa
21 I - - 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit Purees)
Date Published: 06/07/2011
Desc:Avocado Salsa
37 B - - 25 Guacamole (Multiple Food Specialties, Side Dishes and Desserts)
Date Published: 06/07/2011
Desc:Avocado Salsa
37 C - - 25 Guacamole (Package Contains Separate Components, Require Mix/Cook)
Date Published: 06/07/2011
Desc:Avocado Salsa
Conservas Y Enlatados Sercor Sa De
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Blvd Diaz Ordaz #1370-301 , Irapuato, Guanajuato MEXICO
37 B - - 25 Guacamole (Multiple Food Specialties, Side Dishes and Desserts)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Copacsa
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Calle 5ta. Emiliano Zapata #2222 , Tijuana Bc Mexico, MEXICO
21 H - - 02 Avocado, Dried or Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Refrigerated Avocado Pulp
David Mendez Villanueva
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Av. Los Angeles 1000 , San Nicolas, MEXICO
21 G - - 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Fresh Avocado Pulp
21 H - - 02 Avocado, Dried or Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Fresh Avocado Pulp
21 I - - 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit Purees)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Fresh Avocado Pulp
37 B - - 25 Guacamole (Multiple Food Specialties, Side Dishes and Desserts)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
37 C - - 25 Guacamole (Package Contains Separate Components, Require Mix/Cook)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Delicia S.A. de C.V.
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Km 2.5 Carretera Uruapan-San Juan Nuevo , Uruapan, Michoacan MEXICO
21 H - - 02 Avocado, Dried or Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Frozen Avocado Pulp
EMPACADORA LA ROSITA
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Calle Santa Cecilia No. 402 , reynosa, MX-TAM MEXICO
21 G - - 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Avocado pulp
21 H - - 02 Avocado, Dried or Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Avocado pulp
Epamsa De Cv Exp. Y Procesadora De Alimentos Mexicanos
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Alamo #375 Col Libertad , Tijuana B.C. Mexico, MEXICO
21 G - - 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Avocado Pulp
21 H - - 02 Avocado, Dried or Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Avocado Pulp
37 B - - 25 Guacamole (Multiple Food Specialties, Side Dishes and Desserts)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Avocado Pulp
FRUTERIA Y EMPACADORA RIVERA
Date Published : 02/16/2011
ZAPOTECA No. 1042 , REYNOSA, MX-TAM MEXICO
21 G - - -- Pit Fruit
Date Published: 02/16/2011
Desc:All Avocado Pulp Products
21 H - - -- Pit Fruit Dried/Paste
Date Published: 02/16/2011
Desc:All Avocado Pulp Products
21 I - - -- Pit Fruit Purees
Date Published: 02/16/2011
Desc:All Avocado Pulp Products
37 B - - -- Mult Food Spec/Side/Dessert/Natl Dish, not seafood
Date Published: 02/16/2011
Desc:All Avocado Pulp Products
37 C - - -- Food Pack Sep Comp Require Mix/Cook, not seafood
Date Published: 02/16/2011
Desc:All Avocado Pulp Products
Flor De Baja S A De C V
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Km 10 . 5 Carret A San Luis R C , Mexicali, MEXICO
21 G - - 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Fresh Avocado Pulp (Guacamole)
21 H - - 02 Avocado, Dried or Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Fresh Avocado Pulp (Guacamole)
37 B - - 25 Guacamole (Multiple Food Specialties, Side Dishes and Desserts)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Fresh Avocado Pulp (Guacamole)
Food Products Of Baja
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Blvd. Federico Benitez No.6400 Mercado , Tijuana B.C. Mexico, MEXICO
21 G - - 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
21 H - - 02 Avocado, Dried or Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
37 B - - 25 Guacamole (Multiple Food Specialties, Side Dishes and Desserts)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Frozavo SA de CV
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Carr. Jacona-Los Reyes KM 39 , Ting¿ind¿n, Mich MEXICO
37 B - - 25 Guacamole (Multiple Food Specialties, Side Dishes and Desserts)
Date Published: 10/01/2009
Fruconti Sa De Cv
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Carr. Zamora-Los Reyes Km 40 , Tinguindin, MEXICO
21 G - - 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
21 H - - 02 Avocado, Dried or Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
37 B - - 25 Guacamole (Multiple Food Specialties, Side Dishes and Desserts)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Frutas Exoticas Del Valle De Zamora Sa De Cv
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Carretera Libramiento Nte Sn, Km. 10.5 , Zamora, Michoacan MEXICO
21 G - - -- Pit Fruit
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:All Avocado Products
21 H - - 02 Avocado, Dried or Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Avocados; Peeled
21 H - - -- Pit Fruit Dried/Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:All Avocado Products
21 I - - 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit Purees)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Avocados; Peeled
21 I - - -- Pit Fruit Purees
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:All Avocado Products
37 B - - 25 Guacamole (Multiple Food Specialties, Side Dishes and Desserts)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
37 B - - -- Mult Food Spec/Side/Dessert/Natl Dish, not seafood
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:All Avocado Products
37 C - - -- Food Pack Sep Comp Require Mix/Cook, not seafood
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:All Avocado Products
Frutas Y Especialidades De Exporta-Cion Sa De Cv
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Monaco#18.Col.Bugambilias , Zamora,Michoacan,Mx., MEXICO
21 G - - 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Frozen Avocado pulp
21 H - - 02 Avocado, Dried or Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Frozen Avocado pulp
37 B - - 25 Guacamole (Multiple Food Specialties, Side Dishes and Desserts)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
GRUPO FREZA
Date Published : 05/13/2010
CARRETERA LIBRAMIENTO NTE. KM. 10.5 , Zamora, Michoacan MEXICO
21 G - - 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit)
Date Published: 05/13/2010
Desc:Guacamole
21 H - - 02 Avocado, Dried or Paste
Date Published: 05/13/2010
Desc:Guacamole
37 B - - 25 Guacamole (Multiple Food Specialties, Side Dishes and Desserts)
Date Published: 05/13/2010
Desc:Guacamole
Guacamex Sa De Cv
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Ferrocarril No. 62 , Zamora, MEXICO
21 H - - 02 Avocado, Dried or Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Frozen Avocado Pulp
Hermes Comercio Exterior
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Paseo De La Reforma No.383 15 Piso , Mexico City, MEXICO
37 B - - 25 Guacamole (Multiple Food Specialties, Side Dishes and Desserts)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Frozen guacamole
Huertas e Industrias Internacionales Pardo SA de CV
Date Published : 07/13/2010
Km 36 carretera Jacona-Los Reyes , San Juanico, Mpio de Tinguindin , Michoacan, MX-MIC MEXICO
21 G - - -- Pit Fruit
Date Published: 07/13/2010
Desc:All Avocado Products
21 H - - -- Pit Fruit Dried/Paste
Date Published: 07/13/2010
Desc:All Avocado Products
21 I - - -- Pit Fruit Purees
Date Published: 07/13/2010
Desc:All Avocado Products
37 B - - -- Mult Food Spec/Side/Dessert/Natl Dish, not seafood
Date Published: 07/13/2010
Desc:All Avocado Products
37 C - - -- Food Pack Sep Comp Require Mix/Cook, not seafood
Date Published: 07/13/2010
Desc:All Avocado Products
ICMOSA Montemorelos
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Carretera a General Teran Km.1 , Montemorelos, NL MEXICO
37 B - - 25 Guacamole (Multiple Food Specialties, Side Dishes and Desserts)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Refrigerated Guacamole
Jesus Yanez Mendez
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Virrey De Mendoza #114 INT, 304 , Frac. Jardinadas, C.P.59680 , Zamora, Michoacan, MEXICO
21 G - - 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Fzn. Avocado Pulp
21 H - - 02 Avocado, Dried or Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Fzn. Avocado Pulp
21 I - - 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit Purees)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Fzn. Avocado Pulp
Jose Efrain Mora Diaz
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Manuel Doblado No.350 , Uruapan, Michoacan, MEXICO
21 G - - 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Frozen guacamole
21 H - - 02 Avocado, Dried or Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Frozen guacamole
37 B - - 25 Guacamole (Multiple Food Specialties, Side Dishes and Desserts)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Frozen guacamole
Josue David Alanis Rivera
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Calle Matehuala # 1623 , Reynosa Tamps., MEXICO
21 G - - 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Avocado Pulp (Guacamole)
21 H - - 02 Avocado, Dried or Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Avocado Pulp (Guacamole)
37 B - - 25 Guacamole (Multiple Food Specialties, Side Dishes and Desserts)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Avocado Pulp (Guacamole)
PROCESADORA DE ALIMENTOS AXCEL
Date Published : 09/16/2009
AVE. LA CAMPINA #10006 , TIJUANA, MX-BCN MEXICO
21 G - T 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Avocado Pulp
21 H - - 02 Avocado, Dried or Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Avocado Pulp
37 B - - 25 Guacamole (Multiple Food Specialties, Side Dishes and Desserts)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Avocado Pulp
PRODUCTOS MAYA
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Calle J.l. Portillo #402 Ote. , Garita De Otay , TIJUANA, MX-BCN MEXICO
21 G - - 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Avocado Pulp
21 H - - 02 Avocado, Dried or Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Avocado Pulp
37 B - - 25 Guacamole (Multiple Food Specialties, Side Dishes and Desserts)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Avocado Pulp
Proavo,S.A. De C.V.
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Carretera Jacona Los Reyes Km.39 , Tinguindin, MIC MEXICO
21 G - - 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Frozen Avocado Pulp
21 H - - 02 Avocado, Dried or Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Frozen Avocado Pulp
21 I - - 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit Purees)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Frozen Avocado Pulp
Procesadora De Frutas Y Verduras
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Avenida Casabella # 209 , Reynosa Tamps., MEXICO
21 G - - 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Avocado Pulp
21 H - - 02 Avocado, Dried or Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Avocado Pulp
37 B - - 05 Dips (Multiple Food Specialities, Side Dishes and Desserts)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Avocado Pulp
Productos Cachanilla
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Cerro Colorado , No. 565 , Tijuana, MEXICO
21 H - - 02 Avocado, Dried or Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Avocado Pulp
Productos Chavez
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Bahia De Las Palmas #57 , Colonia Guaycura , Tijuana, Baja California Norte MEXICO
21 H - - 02 Avocado, Dried or Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Avocado Pulp
21 I - - 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit Purees)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Avocado Pulp
Productos Del Valle
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Sonorenses 570col. Buena Vista , Tijuana, B.C., MEXICO
21 G - - 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Avocado Pulp
Profrutem S.A. De C.V.
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Ebano 9,Col. Las Fuentes , Zamoramichoacan,Mexico, MEXICO
21 G - - 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Frozen Avocado Pulp (Guacamole)
21 H - - 02 Avocado, Dried or Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Frozen Avocado Pulp (Guacamole)
37 B - - 25 Guacamole (Multiple Food Specialties, Side Dishes and Desserts)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Frozen Avocado Pulp (Guacamole)
Royal Mayan S.A. De C.V.
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Av. Mexico No. 100francisco Madero , Reynosa, Tamaulipasmexico, MEXICO
21 G - - 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Avocado Pulp
21 H - - 02 Avocado, Dried or Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Avocado Pulp
37 B - - 25 Guacamole (Multiple Food Specialties, Side Dishes and Desserts)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Avocado Pulp
fruteria veliz martinez, s.a. de c.v.
Date Published : 09/16/2009
ave. aeronautica # 6910 bod.81a edif.c , central de abastos , juarez, MX-CHH MEXICO
21 G - - 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Avocado (no peel)
PERU
Sunshine Export S.A
Date Published : 08/22/2011
Federico Villareal 512 San Isidro , Lima, PERU
21 G - - 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit)
Date Published: 08/22/2011
Desc:Avocado Pulp
21 H - - 02 Avocado, Dried or Paste
Date Published: 08/22/2011
Desc:Avocado Pulp
37 B - - 25 Guacamole (Multiple Food Specialties, Side Dishes and Desserts)
Date Published: 08/22/2011
Desc:Avocado Pulp
37 C - - 25 Guacamole (Package Contains Separate Components, Require Mix/Cook)
Date Published: 08/22/2011
Desc:Avocado Pulp
Sunshine Export S.A.C
Date Published : 07/08/2010
Panamericana Norte A Las Lomas Km 1062.5 , Tambogrande, PE-PIU PERU
21 G - - 02 Avocado (Pit Fruit)
Date Published: 07/08/2010
Desc:Avocado Pulp
21 H - - 02 Avocado, Dried or Paste
Date Published: 07/08/2010
Desc:Avocado Pulp
37 B - - 25 Guacamole (Multiple Food Specialties, Side Dishes and Desserts)
Date Published: 07/08/2010
Desc:Avocado Pulp
37 C - - 25 Guacamole (Package Contains Separate Components, Require Mix/Cook)
Date Published: 07/08/2010
Desc:Avocado Pulp
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