Issues and Concerns with Imported Foods
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Introduction
Purpose of the Guide
Responsible Agencies
Imported Food Process
Definitions
Examples and Explanations
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
Shelf Stability
Economic Adulteration
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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
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Examples and Explanations
Provided are brief reviews and explanations of the reasons for recalled food products and/or lab analysis request. Product disposition may result in relabeling, destruction, recall, or FDA import alert.
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
Shelf Stability
Economic Adulteration
English