Issues and Concerns with Imported Foods
  • Home
  • 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
    • English
  • 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

Purpose of the Guide

This guidance document is intended for use as a quick informational resource for field inspectors.  The guide gives a brief explanation of the imported food process and it discloses the agencies involved.  The document also provides definitions and photo examples of violative products, unapproved ingredients, and additives.
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