Ground Saigon Cinnamon 250g Retail Tin
Reason: Elevated insect filth fragment counts exceeding FDA Defect Action Level.
DAK LAK HIGHLAND BOTANICALS & CASSIA JSCFSVP Lead Auditor Note: Exporter of Saigon cassia cinnamon quills, star anise, and dried ginger slices. Frequently held at Savannah and Los Angeles for MPM micro-filth (insect fragments) and retail pouch Nutrition Facts formatting errors.
| Entry # & Date | Port | Detained Product & FDA Code | Charge Code & Import Alert | Cargo Value | Final CBP/FDA Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S41-2291044-5 2026-08-19 | Savannah | Saigon Split Cassia Cinnamon Bark (20kg Cartons) FDA Product Code: 28A | FILTH Import Alert 99-05 | $57,200 | Refused & Exported |
S41-2104921-1 2026-04-02 | Savannah | Retail Organic Ginger & Lemongrass Herbal Tea Pouches FDA Product Code: 28Y | NUTRITIONAL_LABELING Import Alert 99-20 | $29,400 | Released After Form 766 Relabeling |
Reason: Elevated insect filth fragment counts exceeding FDA Defect Action Level.
FDA port inspectors or laboratory analysis detected insect fragments, rodent hair, mold, or decomposition in the shipment.
The product label uses foreign nutrition tables (e.g., EU/CN per-100g format) instead of mandatory US FDA per-serving Nutrition/Supplement Facts formatting.
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When FDA issues a Notice of FDA Action (Detention), importers typically have only 10 to 20 business days to file a Form FDA 766 relabeling application, submit an accredited private laboratory packet (PLAP), or petition for Import Alert Red List removal before CBP orders refusal and liquidated damages.
Dak Lak Highland Botanicals & Cassia JSC currently carries a Composite FDA Risk Score of 57/100 (HIGH) in DWPERadar records with status: Red List — Import Alert 99-19 (Cassia Cinnamon & Star Anise). Primary US port of entry is Savannah. Historical records are informational only and should be cross-checked on official FDA dashboards before CBP filing.
Across the 5-year OASIS refusal dataset, Dak Lak Highland Botanicals & Cassia JSC has been cited for FILTH, NUTRITIONAL_LABELING. Importers should review the statutory remediation checklists and Form FDA 766 eligibility before filing CBP entry.