Issues and Concerns with Imported Foods
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Imported Food Process
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Microbiological Contamination
Undeclared Allergens
Banned Antibiotics
Uneviscerated Processed Fish
Unapproved Colors
Unapproved E 124 (Ponceau 4R)
Lead Contaminated Foods and Packaging Containers
Sodium Cyclamate
Undeclared Preservatives
Mycotoxin
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Additional Imported Food Concerns
Imported birds nests, balut, and guinea pig
Duck tongue imported from China
Illegally imported from China
Beef products imported from Italy
Deer tails, tendons, and slicked antlers unknown/unapproved source
Imported canned iguana soup
Ackees
Certified Food Colors Permitted in Foods
Food Color Additives Banned in the USA
Other AFDO Publications
Acknowledgements
Association of Food and Drug Officials
Beef products imported from Italy
Prohibited in the US due to disease (BSE) status of Italy at the time of importation (refer to USDA appendix C for updated disease status of countries.)
