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Import Alert 02-01

(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 # 02-01
Published Date: 10/06/2011
Type: DWPE
Import Alert Name:
"Detention Without Physical Examination of White or Brown Basmati Rice From India"

Reason for Alert:
From December 1, 1986, through May 31, 1987, 25 of 34 shipments of Basmati rice from India (73%) were detained for filth (rodent, insect, bird, extraneous materials). Of the 25 detentions, 12 were for rodent filth or rodent and insect filth, 12 were for insect filth or insect filth and extraneous materials, and 1 for insect and bird filth. The 25 detentions represented 11 different shippers.

A review of entry data indicates that filth continues to be a problem. The detention rate for FY'95 was 28% and FY'96 was 37%. Shipments were detained from 9 different firms in FY'95 and 12 different firms in FY '96.

Guidance:
Districts may detain, without physical examination, all shipments of white or brown basmati rice from India, except those shipments from the shippers identified in the Green List or shipments of basmati rice that are specifically destined for further processing.

Contact the Division of Field Science for questions or issues concerning science, science policy, sample collection, analysis, preparation, or analytical methodology at 301-796-6600.

All requests for removal from detention without physical examination should be address to DIOP 301-796-0356.

Product Description:
Basmati rice

Charge:
"The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to contain filth (from rodents, insects, or birds, extraneous materials) [Adulteration, Section 402(a)(3)]."

OASIS Charge Code - FILTHY

Countries

INDIA
(02 D - - 07) Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)


INDIA

A. B. INDUSTRIES
Date Published : 09/10/2009

25 MADHYA MARG SECTOR 7-C , CHANDIGARH, INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 7/13/1993

ADF Foods Limited
Date Published : 11/27/2009

GIDC Industrial Estate , Nadiad, Gujarat INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009


ANIL & COMPANY
Date Published : 09/10/2009

212 Adamji Bldg., 2nd Floor , 413 Narshi Natha Street , MUMBAI, In-Mh INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 9/12/2000

Amar Singh Chawalwala
Date Published : 11/27/2009

Outside Chattiwind Gate , Amritsar, PJ INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 2/10/1994

Amira Foods (India) Limited
Date Published : 09/10/2009

21st Mile Stone, Pataudi Road , Gurgaon, IN-NOTA INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 9/3/1997

Aromati Foodstuff Trading
Date Published : 11/27/2009

D-625 Chittranjan Park , New Delhi, INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Shipped through Aromati Foodstuff Trading; Deira; Dubai. Exempt - 2/1/1993

Best Food International (P) Ltd.
Date Published : 09/10/2009

P.O. Box : 5, Indri, Karnal , Haryana, INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 8/21/2007

Bharat Overseas
Date Published : 09/10/2009

H-84, Raj Nagar ,part-2 Palam Colony , New Delhi, IN-DL INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 07/01/2010

Notes:IAEP on May 10; 2010 revealed that CMS originally listed the Product Code as 02D[][]06; correct code is 02D[][]07

Boota Brass (Pvt) Ltd (Formerlly Boota Exports Company)
Date Published : 09/10/2009

A 11 A Green Park , New Delhi, INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 2/1/1993

Bush Foods Overseas Private Limited
Date Published : 09/10/2009

12, Birbal Road, 1st Floor , Jangpura Extension , New Delhi, INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 3/18/2008

Bush Foods Overseas Pvt. Ltd.
Date Published : 09/10/2009

42-43 Milestone, GT Karnal Road , Bahalgarh , Sonipat, IN-HR INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 7/25/2007

Chaman Lal Setia Exports, Ltd.
Date Published : 09/10/2009

Meerankot Road, P.O. Central Jail , Ajnala Road , Amritsar, Punjab INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 9/23/1994

Daawat Foods Ltd
Date Published : 08/25/2011

Plot # 7, Satlapur Growth Centre , Phase II, Industrial Area , Mandideep Dist Raisen Mp, IN-MP INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 08/25/2011


Deva Singh Sham Singh
Date Published : 09/10/2009

Outside Chatiwind Gate , Nilokheri , Amritsar, Pj INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009


Devgan Rice & General Mills
Date Published : 09/13/2011

Devgan Rice & General Mills , Tarn Taran Rd, Sangrana Sahib , Amritsar, IN-PB INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 09/13/2011

Desc:Basmati Rice

Eastern Overseas Corporation (F P Dvn) Award Food Products
Date Published : 11/27/2009

8-16 Onlooker Bldg Sir P M , Mumbai, INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009


G.M.Overseas
Date Published : 09/10/2009

5588 Lahori Gate , New Delhi, INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 2/13/2003

Himalaya International
Date Published : 09/10/2009

I-142 Kirti Nagar , New Delhi, INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 4/12/2002

Hindustan Unilever Ltd.
Date Published : 11/27/2009

165 166 Backbay , P.O. Box 353 , Mumbai, INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 11/1/1990

Hindustan lever Ltd. Rice Exports
Date Published : 09/10/2009

38-39 Milestone, Gt Karnal Road , Rai , Sonepat, IN-HR INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 4/21/2005

KRBL Ltd.
Date Published : 09/10/2009

9th Mile Stone, Post Dujana , Bulandshahr Road, District: , Gautam Budh Nagar (U.P), In-Nota INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 8/29/2000

Kohinoor Foods dba S.O.L. Inc.
Date Published : 09/10/2009

201 Vipps Centre Masjid Moth , Greater Kailash - II , New Delhi, IN-DL INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 5/4/2000

Lal Mahal Ltd.
Date Published : 09/10/2009

B- 16, Bhagwan Dass Nagar , New Delhi, INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 3/9/2000

Lt Foods Ltd.
Date Published : 09/10/2009

A-21, Green Park, Aurobindo Road , New Delhi, INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 8/7/1995

M/S Karam Singh Raghbir Singh
Date Published : 09/10/2009

Off. Chatwind Gate , Tarn Tarn Road , Amritsar, Punjab, State of INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 2/18/2000 When shipped by Natraj Foodstuff Factory; Dubai; United Arab Emirates

M/S Luck Agro Ltd
Date Published : 09/10/2009

Plot No 27 J. Sector-31 Kasna , New Delhi, INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 7/27/1999

Nature Bio-Foods Ltd
Date Published : 07/27/2011

45 Km Stone G.T. Road,Kamaspur Dist. , Haryana, INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 07/27/2011


Pari Foods Pvt Ltd
Date Published : 09/10/2009

4115 Naya Bazar , Delhi, INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 6/24/2005

Pepsi Foods Limited
Date Published : 09/10/2009

Village & Post Office Kamaspur , G T Road , Haryana, Sonepat INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009


Punjab Basmati Rice Ltd.
Date Published : 09/10/2009

Sangrana Sahib , Tarn Taran Road , Amritsar, In-Pb INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 5/29/2008

R H AGRO OVERSEAS (P) LTD.
Date Published : 11/27/2009

KAKROI ROAD , SONEPAT, IN-HR INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 5/29/2008

R.T Exports Ltd. (Packing site)
Date Published : 09/10/2009

G.T.. Karnal Road, Kundli 131028 , Sonepat, Haryana INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 5/25/2000

R.T. Agro Ltd.
Date Published : 09/10/2009

G.T. Karnal Road , Sonepat, INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 6/20/2002

RAM DEV RICE PVT LTD
Date Published : 09/10/2009

G.T.ROAD , NEAR VILL DAHA , KARNAL, IN-HR INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 7/11/2007

SRSS AGRO PRIVATE LIMITED
Date Published : 09/10/2009

PLOT NO. 2 HSIDC BARHI INDUSTRIAL ESTATE , SONEPAT , HARYANA, IN-HR INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 09/25/2009

Notes:Exempt - 2/6/2009

SSA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Date Published : 11/27/2009

M-71(MKT) Greater Kailash-II 1st FL , NEW DELHI, In-Dl INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 11/19/2008

Sachdeva & Sons
Date Published : 09/10/2009

17 Cantonment , Tarn Taran Road , Amristar, INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 3/30/1988

Sadhu Singh Gurdip Singh
Date Published : 09/10/2009

Out Side Chatiwind Gate , P.O. Box 1430 , Amritsar, INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 9/16/1994

Satnam Overseas
Date Published : 09/10/2009

50-51 Milestone , New Delhi, INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 1/24/1991

Siri Guru Ram Dass Rice Co.
Date Published : 09/10/2009

193/3 H.S.I.D.C. , Karnal, Haryana INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 12/2/1993

Sunstar Overseas Limited
Date Published : 09/10/2009

40. K.M. Stone, G.T Road , Bahalgarh, Sonepat , Haryana, IN-HR INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exepmt - 11/1/2004

THE PUNJAB STATE CO-OP SUPPLY AND MARKETTING FEDERATION LTD.
Date Published : 09/10/2009

Markfed House, Plot No. 4, Sector 35-b , CHANDIGARH, In-Ch INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 8/11/2005

Tasty Bite Eatables Limited
Date Published : 09/10/2009

Bhandgaon, Taluka Daund , District Pune, IN-MH INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 5/27/2005

United Exports
Date Published : 09/10/2009

109/3 Km Stone G.t. Road , Gharaunda , District Karnal, IN-HR INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 4/25/2001

United Exports
Date Published : 09/10/2009

109/3 K.M. Stone, G.T. Road , Gharaunda,Dist Karnal, INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 4/25/2001

United Riceland Ltd
Date Published : 09/10/2009

PO Box 33 , Kurukshetra 132 118 , Haryana, INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Processor shipping through Tilda Rice; Rainham; England.

Veetee Fine Foods Ltd
Date Published : 09/10/2009

Veetee House, 56-57 Milestone, , G T Karnal Rd. Village Larsauli, , Haryana, In-Hr INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Exempt - 4/24/2008

Whitefields International Pvt Ltd.
Date Published : 07/27/2010

5, Community Centre, 3rd Floor , East of Kailash , New Delhi, IN-DL INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 07/27/2010

Notes:Exempt - 7/27/2010

basic india ltd
Date Published : 09/15/2010

Hafed Mill Complex , Balara Road , Jakhal, Delhi INDIA
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 09/15/2010

Desc:Basmati Rice


UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Aromati Foodstuff Trading
Date Published : 09/10/2009

P O Box 13405 , Deira, Dubai UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Shipper for Aromati Foodstuff Trading, New Delhi, India. Exempt - 2/1/1993

Natraj Foodstuff Factory
Date Published : 09/10/2009

P.o.box 2748 , Dub, AE-DU UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Shipper for MS Karam Singh Raghbir Singh; Amristar; India Exempt - 2/18/2000


UNITED KINGDOM

Tilda Rice
Date Published : 09/10/2009

Old Harbour Lane , Rainham, Essex UNITED KINGDOM
02 D - - 07 Rice, Basmati, Processed (Packaged)
Date Published: 11/27/2009

Notes:Shipper for United Riceland Limited; Haryana; India.

 
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