Import Alert 24-02
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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 # 24-02
Published Date: 10/11/2011
Type: DWPE
Import Alert Name:
"Detention Without Physical Examination of Kwong Hung Seng Brand Yellow Bean Sauce From Bangkok- Thailand for Filth"
Reason for Alert:
Over the past three years, Los Angeles District has sampled eleven
entries of yellow bean sauce for filth analysis. In a recent 6-month
period (6/87-12/87), five samples were analyzed. All eleven analyses
(including the last five) found violative levels of storage insect
and rodent filth. In each case, the product was "Kwong Hung Seng
Sauce" manufactured by Kwong Hung Seng, Ltd. of Bangkok, Thailand
with a distinctive "dragonfly" logo on the label. Four sizes have
been analyzed - 8 fl. oz., 11 fl. oz., 21 fl. oz., and 24 fl. oz. -
and found to be adulterated with insect and rodent filth. Although
the sauce is a thick liquid, the insect filth consisted mainly of
whole storage beetle adults and larvae of various species. Other
types of filth included ants, rat/mouse hairs and feather fragments.
entries of yellow bean sauce for filth analysis. In a recent 6-month
period (6/87-12/87), five samples were analyzed. All eleven analyses
(including the last five) found violative levels of storage insect
and rodent filth. In each case, the product was "Kwong Hung Seng
Sauce" manufactured by Kwong Hung Seng, Ltd. of Bangkok, Thailand
with a distinctive "dragonfly" logo on the label. Four sizes have
been analyzed - 8 fl. oz., 11 fl. oz., 21 fl. oz., and 24 fl. oz. -
and found to be adulterated with insect and rodent filth. Although
the sauce is a thick liquid, the insect filth consisted mainly of
whole storage beetle adults and larvae of various species. Other
types of filth included ants, rat/mouse hairs and feather fragments.
Guidance:
Districts may detain, without physical examination, all shipments of Kwong Hung Seng Yellow Bean Sauce from manufacturer Kwong Hung Seng, Ltd. Bangkok, Thailand, or the following known exporters:
Thai World Import & Export Co., Ltd.
1004/3839 Rachadapisek Rd
Bangkok, Thailand
Tropico Enterprise L.P.
Bangkok, Thailand
Ocean Food Co., Ltd.
Bangkok, Thailand
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.
Thai World Import & Export Co., Ltd.
1004/3839 Rachadapisek Rd
Bangkok, Thailand
Tropico Enterprise L.P.
Bangkok, Thailand
Ocean Food Co., Ltd.
Bangkok, Thailand
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:
Yellow Bean Sauce
Charge:
"The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to contain insect, rodent and/or other filth. [adulteration, Section 402 (a)(3)]"
OASIS charge code - FILTHY
OASIS charge code - FILTHY
Countries
THAILAND
(24 A - - 99) Beans, Corn, and Pea, N.E.C. (Vegetable)
THAILAND
KWONG HUNG SENG LTD.
Date Published : 09/16/2009
779 / 1 Chan Rd. , Kweng Thungwatdon , Khet Sathorn , Bangkok, THAILAND
24 A - - 99 Beans, Corn, and Pea, N.E.C. (Vegetable)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Desc:Yellow Bean Sauce
37 J - - 15 Bean, Yellow Sauce
Date Published: 09/16/2009
37 K - - 15 Bean, Yellow Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Kwang Heng Seng L.P.
Date Published : 09/16/2009
779/1 Chan Roadkhet Sathon , Bangkok, THAILAND
24 A - - 99 Beans, Corn, and Pea, N.E.C. (Vegetable)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Desc:Yellow Bean Sauce
37 J - - 15 Bean, Yellow Sauce
Date Published: 09/16/2009
37 K - - 15 Bean, Yellow Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Ocean Food Co., Ltd
Date Published : 09/16/2009
75/88-90, 34th Fl Ocean Tower , 2 Sukhumvit 19 (Soi Wattana) Klongtoey , Bangkok, THAILAND
24 A - - 99 Beans, Corn, and Pea, N.E.C. (Vegetable)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Yellow Bean Sauce
37 J - - 15 Bean, Yellow Sauce
Date Published: 09/16/2009
37 K - - 15 Bean, Yellow Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Thai World Import & Export Co., Ltd.
Date Published : 09/16/2009
964/9 Soi Pradoo 1 , Bangklo, Bangkoalame , Bangkok, Bangkoalame THAILAND
24 A - - 99 Beans, Corn, and Pea, N.E.C. (Vegetable)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Desc:Yellow Bean Sauce
37 J - - 15 Bean, Yellow Sauce
Date Published: 09/16/2009
37 K - - 15 Bean, Yellow Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Thai World Import & Export Co., Ltd.
Date Published : 09/16/2009
964/9 Soi Pradoo 1 , Bangklo, Bangkoalame , Bangkok, Bangkoalame THAILAND
24 A - - 99 Beans, Corn, and Pea, N.E.C. (Vegetable)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Desc:Yellow Bean Sauce
37 J - - 15 Bean, Yellow Sauce
Date Published: 09/16/2009
37 K - - 15 Bean, Yellow Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Tropico Enterprise Ltd
Date Published : 09/16/2009
99222 Nontxi Rd Sathupradit , Bangkok, THAILAND
24 A - - 99 Beans, Corn, and Pea, N.E.C. (Vegetable)
Date Published: 09/16/2009
Notes:Yellow Bean Sauce
37 J - - 15 Bean, Yellow Sauce
Date Published: 09/16/2009
37 K - - 15 Bean, Yellow Paste
Date Published: 09/16/2009
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