Import Alert 24-13
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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 # 24-13
Published Date: 10/11/2011
Type: DWPE
Import Alert Name:
"Detention Without Physical Examination of Canned Italian Tomatoes Due to Mold"
Reason for Alert:
Between August 19, 1991, and October 21, 1991, BUF-DO analyzed five entries of canned tomatoes from Italy. Violative levels of mold were found in three of the five entries with mold counts ranging from 17% to 30%. The shipments contained products packed under several brand names and BUF-DO has been unable to confirm the identity of the manufacturer(s).
From October 24, 1993, through December 16, 1993, BUF-DO analyzed six entries for mold. Five entries were found to contain excessive mold. The mold count averages ranged from 15% to 49%. The product was packed in institutional size cans ranging from 5lb. 12oz. to 6lb. 12oz.
The method of analysis used was AOAC 15th ed., Section 945-90.
From October 24, 1993, through December 16, 1993, BUF-DO analyzed six entries for mold. Five entries were found to contain excessive mold. The mold count averages ranged from 15% to 49%. The product was packed in institutional size cans ranging from 5lb. 12oz. to 6lb. 12oz.
The method of analysis used was AOAC 15th ed., Section 945-90.
Guidance:
Districts may detain, without physical examination, all shipments of the specified tomato products from the manufacturers/shippers listed in the attachment for this alert.
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:
Canned Tomatoes
Charge:
"The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to consist in whole or in part, of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance, or is otherwise unfit for food in that it appears to contain mold [Adulteration, Section 402(a)(3)]."
OASIS charge code - FILTHY
OASIS charge code - FILTHY
ITALY
Giaguaro SPA
Date Published : 09/16/2009
Via Ingegno , Sarno, SA ITALY
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