# Desi Mills Inc · 99-39 · CANADA — FDA import alert red lists: firms subject to detention without physical examination

For Desi Mills Inc · 99-39 · CANADA, import alert is 99-39; import alert name is Detention Without Physical Examination of Imported Food Products That Appear to Be Misbranded; country is CANADA; product is Sui Fine Farina Wheat | Pearled Soft White Winter Wheat | Adzuki Beans | Chana Dal | Yellow Split Peas | Mooth Whole Haleen Mix Mixed Lentils | Red Lentils | Brown Lentils | Crushed Chili; product code is 02 F - - 02 Farina, Wheat | 02 F - - 99 Wheat, Milled Product, N.E.C. | 24 A - - 19 Adzuki beans | 24 A - - 20 Chana Dal | 24 A - - 51 Peas | 24 E - - 70 Lentils, Bean and Pea Sprouts | 24 E - - 70 Lentils, Bean and Pea Sprouts | 24 E - - 70 Lentils, Bean and Pea Sprouts | 28 B - - 08 Capsicums (Cayenne Chili, Hot Peppers), Ground, Cracked (Spice); date published is 10/02/2015; address is Unknown , Markham, Ontario CANADA, verified against its source on 2026-09-16.

- **Firm:** Desi Mills Inc _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Import alert:** 99-39
- **Import alert name:** Detention Without Physical Examination of Imported Food Products That Appear to Be Misbranded
- **Country:** CANADA _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Address:** Unknown , Markham, Ontario CANADA _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Date published:** 10/02/2015 _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Product code:** 02 F - - 02 Farina, Wheat | 02 F - - 99 Wheat, Milled Product, N.E.C. | 24 A - - 19 Adzuki beans | 24 A - - 20 Chana Dal | 24 A - - 51 Peas | 24 E - - 70 Lentils, Bean and Pea Sprouts | 24 E - - 70 Lentils, Bean and Pea Sprouts | 24 E - - 70 Lentils, Bean and Pea Sprouts | 28 B - - 08 Capsicums (Cayenne Chili, Hot Peppers), Ground, Cracked (Spice) _(verified: each item appears in the quote below)_
- **Product:** Sui Fine Farina Wheat | Pearled Soft White Winter Wheat | Adzuki Beans | Chana Dal | Yellow Split Peas | Mooth Whole Haleen Mix Mixed Lentils | Red Lentils | Brown Lentils | Crushed Chili _(verified: each item appears in the quote below)_
- **FDA notes:** VIOLATION; The following product(s) Adzuki Beans; Crushed Chili; Yellow Split Peas and Suji Fine Farina Wheat fails to declare calcium and iron as per 21 CFR 101.9(g)(4)(ii) ;in that; the nutrient content of the composite tested was not equal to 80% of the value for the nutrient declared on the label. Therefore; these articles are misbranded within the meaning of section 403(a) of the ACT; in that; the labels are false or misleading. Also; these articles are further misbranded within the meaning of section 403 of the ACT; in that; the labels fails to contain an ingredient statement as required under 21 CFR 101.4 | VIOLATION; The following product(s) Pearled Soft White Winter Wheat; Chana Dal; Mooth Whole Haleen Mix (Mixed Lentils); Red and Brown Lentils fails to declare calcium and iron as per 21 CFR 101.9(g)(4)(ii) ;in that; the nutrient content of the composite tested was not equal to 80% of the value for the nutrient declared on the label. Therefore; these articles are misbranded within the meaning of section 403(a) of the ACT; in that; the labels are false or misleading. | VIOLATION; The following product(s) Adzuki Beans; Crushed Chili; Yellow Split Peas and Suji Fine Farina Wheat fails to declare calcium and iron as per 21 CFR 101.9(g)(4)(ii) ;in that; the nutrient content of the composite tested was not equal to 80% of the value for the nutrient declared on the label. Therefore; these articles are misbranded within the meaning of section 403(a) of the ACT; in that; the labels are false or misleading. Also; these articles are further misbranded within the meaning of section 403 of the ACT; in that; the labels fails to contain an ingredient statement as required under 21 CFR 101.4 | VIOLATION; The following product(s) Pearled Soft White Winter Wheat; Chana Dal; Mooth Whole Haleen Mix (Mixed Lentils); Red and Brown Lentils fails to declare calcium and iron as per 21 CFR 101.9(g)(4)(ii) ;in that; the nutrient content of the composite tested was not equal to 80% of the value for the nutrient declared on the label. Therefore; these articles are misbranded within the meaning of section 403(a) of the ACT; in that; the labels are false or misleading. | VIOLATION; The following product(s) Adzuki Beans; Crushed Chili; Yellow Split Peas and Suji Fine Farina Wheat fails to declare calcium and iron as per 21 CFR 101.9(g)(4)(ii) ;in that; the nutrient content of the composite tested was not equal to 80% of the value for the nutrient declared on the label. Therefore; these articles are misbranded within the meaning of section 403(a) of the ACT; in that; the labels are false or misleading. Also; these articles are further misbranded within the meaning of section 403 of the ACT; in that; the labels fails to contain an ingredient statement as required under 21 CFR 101.4 | VIOLATION; The following product(s) Pearled Soft White Winter Wheat; Chana Dal; Mooth Whole Haleen Mix (Mixed Lentils); Red and Brown Lentils fails to declare calcium and iron as per 21 CFR 101.9(g)(4)(ii) ;in that; the nutrient content of the composite tested was not equal to 80% of the value for the nutrient declared on the label. Therefore; these articles are misbranded within the meaning of section 403(a) of the ACT; in that; the labels are false or misleading. | VIOLATION; The following product(s) Pearled Soft White Winter Wheat; Chana Dal; Mooth Whole Haleen Mix (Mixed Lentils); Red and Brown Lentils fails to declare calcium and iron as per 21 CFR 101.9(g)(4)(ii) ;in that; the nutrient content of the composite tested was not equal to 80% of the value for the nutrient declared on the label. Therefore; these articles are misbranded within the meaning of section 403(a) of the ACT; in that; the labels are false or misleading. | VIOLATION; The following product(s) Pearled Soft White Winter Wheat; Chana Dal; Mooth Whole Haleen Mix (Mixed Lentils); Red and Brown Lentils fails to declare calcium and iron as per 21 CFR 101.9(g)(4)(ii) ;in that; the nutrient content of the composite tested was not equal to 80% of the value for the nutrient declared on the label. Therefore; these articles are misbranded within the meaning of section 403(a) of the ACT; in that; the labels are false or misleading. | VIOLATION; The following product(s) Adzuki Beans; Crushed Chili; Yellow Split Peas and Suji Fine Farina Wheat fails to declare calcium and iron as per 21 CFR 101.9(g)(4)(ii) ;in that; the nutrient content of the composite tested was not equal to 80% of the value for the nutrient declared on the label. Therefore; these articles are misbranded within the meaning of section 403(a) of the ACT; in that; the labels are false or misleading. Also; these articles are further misbranded within the meaning of section 403 of the ACT; in that; the labels fails to contain an ingredient statement as required under 21 CFR 101.4 _(verified: each item appears in the quote below)_

## What the source says

> Desi Mills Inc Date Published : 10/02/2015 Unknown , Markham, Ontario CANADA 02 F - - 02 Farina, Wheat Date Published: 10/02/2015 Desc: Sui Fine Farina Wheat Notes: VIOLATION; The following product(s) Adzuki Beans; Crushed Chili; Yellow Split Peas and Suji Fine Farina Wheat fails to declare calcium and iron as per 21 CFR 101.9(g)(4)(ii) ;in that; the nutrient content of the composite tested was not equal to 80% of the value for the nutrient declared on the label. Therefore; these articles are misbranded within the meaning of section 403(a) of the ACT; in that; the labels are false or misleading. Also; these articles are further misbranded within the meaning of section 403 of the ACT; in that; the labels fails to contain an ingredient statement as required under 21 CFR 101.4 02 F - - 99 Wheat, Milled Product, N.E.C. Date Published: 10/02/2015 Desc: Pearled Soft White Winter Wheat Notes: VIOLATION; The following product(s) Pearled Soft White Winter Wheat; Chana Dal; Mooth Whole Haleen Mix (Mixed Lentils); Red and Brown Lentils fails to declare calcium and iron as per 21 CFR 101.9(g)(4)(ii) ;in that; the nutrient content of the composite tested was not equal to 80% of the value for the nutrient declared on the label. Therefore; these articles are misbranded within the meaning of section 403(a) of the ACT; in that; the labels are false or misleading. 24 A - - 19 Adzuki beans Date Published: 10/02/2015 Desc: Adzuki Beans Notes: VIOLATION; The following product(s) Adzuki Beans; Crushed Chili; Yellow Split Peas and Suji Fine Farina Wheat fails to declare calcium and iron as per 21 CFR 101.9(g)(4)(ii) ;in that; the nutrient content of the composite tested was not equal to 80% of the value for the nutrient declared on the label. Therefore; these articles are misbranded within the meaning of section 403(a) of the ACT; in that; the labels are false or misleading. Also; these articles are further misbranded within the meaning of section 403 of the ACT; in that; the labels fails to contain an ingredient statement as required under 21 CFR 101.4 24 A - - 20 Chana Dal Date Published: 10/02/2015 Desc: Chana Dal Notes: VIOLATION; The following product(s) Pearled Soft White Winter Wheat; Chana Dal; Mooth Whole Haleen Mix (Mixed Lentils); Red and Brown Lentils fails to declare calcium and iron as per 21 CFR 101.9(g)(4)(ii) ;in that; the nutrient content of the composite tested was not equal to 80% of the value for the nutrient declared on the label. Therefore; these articles are misbranded within the meaning of section 403(a) of the ACT; in that; the labels are false or misleading. 24 A - - 51 Peas Date Published: 10/02/2015 Desc: Yellow Split Peas Notes: VIOLATION; The following product(s) Adzuki Beans; Crushed Chili; Yellow Split Peas and Suji Fine Farina Wheat fails to declare calcium and iron as per 21 CFR 101.9(g)(4)(ii) ;in that; the nutrient content of the composite tested was not equal to 80% of the value for the nutrient declared on the label. Therefore; these articles are misbranded within the meaning of section 403(a) of the ACT; in that; the labels are false or misleading. Also; these articles are further misbranded within the meaning of section 403 of the ACT; in that; the labels fails to contain an ingredient statement as required under 21 CFR 101.4 24 E - - 70 Lentils, Bean and Pea Sprouts Date Published: 10/02/2015 Desc: Mooth Whole Haleen Mix Mixed Lentils Notes: VIOLATION; The following product(s) Pearled Soft White Winter Wheat; Chana Dal; Mooth Whole Haleen Mix (Mixed Lentils); Red and Brown Lentils fails to declare calcium and iron as per 21 CFR 101.9(g)(4)(ii) ;in that; the nutrient content of the composite tested was not equal to 80% of the value for the nutrient declared on the label. Therefore; these articles are misbranded within the meaning of section 403(a) of the ACT; in that; the labels are false or misleading. 24 E - - 70 Lentils, Bean and Pea Sprouts Date Published: 10/02/2015 Desc: Red Lentils Notes: VIOLATION; The following product(s) Pearled Soft White Winter Wheat; Chana Dal; Mooth Whole Haleen Mix (Mixed Lentils); Red and Brown Lentils fails to declare calcium and iron as per 21 CFR 101.9(g)(4)(ii) ;in that; the nutrient content of the composite tested was not equal to 80% of the value for the nutrient declared on the label. Therefore; these articles are misbranded within the meaning of section 403(a) of the ACT; in that; the labels are false or misleading. 24 E - - 70 Lentils, Bean and Pea Sprouts Date Published: 10/02/2015 Desc: Brown Lentils Notes: VIOLATION; The following product(s) Pearled Soft White Winter Wheat; Chana Dal; Mooth Whole Haleen Mix (Mixed Lentils); Red and Brown Lentils fails to declare calcium and iron as per 21 CFR 101.9(g)(4)(ii) ;in that; the nutrient content of the composite tested was not equal to 80% of the value for the nutrient declared on the label. Therefore; these articles are misbranded within the meaning of section 403(a) of the ACT; in that; the labels are false or misleading. 28 B - - 08 Capsicums (Cayenne Chili, Hot Peppers), Ground, Cracked (Spice) Date Published: 10/02/2015 Desc: Crushed Chili Notes: VIOLATION; The following product(s) Adzuki Beans; Crushed Chili; Yellow Split Peas and Suji Fine Farina Wheat fails to declare calcium and iron as per 21 CFR 101.9(g)(4)(ii) ;in that; the nutrient content of the composite tested was not equal to 80% of the value for the nutrient declared on the label. Therefore; these articles are misbranded within the meaning of section 403(a) of the ACT; in that; the labels are false or misleading. Also; these articles are further misbranded within the meaning of section 403 of the ACT; in that; the labels fails to contain an ingredient statement as required under 21 CFR 101.4

## The same source also states

> Desi Mills Inc Date Published : 10/02/2015 Unknown , Markham, Ontario CANADA 02 F - - 02 Farina, Wheat Date Published: 10/02/2015 Desc: Suji Fine Farina Wheat Notes: VIOLATION; The following product(s) Adzuki Beans; Crushed Chili; Yellow Split Peas and Suji Fine Farina Wheat fails to declare calcium and iron as per 21 CFR 101.9(g)(4)(ii) ;in that; the nutrient content of the composite tested was not equal to 80% of the value for the nutrient declared on the label. Therefore; these articles are misbranded within the meaning of section 403(a) of the ACT; in that; the labels are false or misleading. Also; these articles are further misbranded within the meaning of section 403 of the ACT; in that; the labels fails to contain an ingredient statement as required under 21 CFR 101.4 02 F - - 99 Wheat, Milled Product, N.E.C. Date Published: 10/02/2015 Desc: Pearled Soft White Winter Wheat Notes: VIOLATION; The following product(s) Pearled Soft White Winter Wheat; Chana Dal; Mooth Whole Haleen Mix (Mixed Lentils); Red and Brown Lentils fails to declare calcium and iron as per 21 CFR 101.9(g)(4)(ii) ;in that; the nutrient content of the composite tested was not equal to 80% of the value for the nutrient declared on the label. Therefore; these articles are misbranded within the meaning of section 403(a) of the ACT; in that; the labels are false or misleading. 24 A - - 19 Adzuki beans Date Published: 10/02/2015 Desc: Adzuki Beans Notes: VIOLATION; The following product(s) Adzuki Beans; Crushed Chili; Yellow Split Peas and Suji Fine Farina Wheat fails to declare calcium and iron as per 21 CFR 101.9(g)(4)(ii) ;in that; the nutrient content of the composite tested was not equal to 80% of the value for the nutrient declared on the label. Therefore; these articles are misbranded within the meaning of section 403(a) of the ACT; in that; the labels are false or misleading. Also; these articles are further misbranded within the meaning of section 403 of the ACT; in that; the labels fails to contain an ingredient statement as required under 21 CFR 101.4 24 A - - 20 Chana Dal Date Published: 10/02/2015 Desc: Chana Dal Notes: VIOLATION; The following product(s) Pearled Soft White Winter Wheat; Chana Dal; Mooth Whole Haleen Mix (Mixed Lentils); Red and Brown Lentils fails to declare calcium and iron as per 21 CFR 101.9(g)(4)(ii) ;in that; the nutrient content of the composite tested was not equal to 80% of the value for the nutrient declared on the label. Therefore; these articles are misbranded within the meaning of section 403(a) of the ACT; in that; the labels are false or misleading. 24 A - - 51 Peas Date Published: 10/02/2015 Desc: Yellow Split Peas Notes: VIOLATION; The following product(s) Adzuki Beans; Crushed Chili; Yellow Split Peas and Suji Fine Farina Wheat fails to declare calcium and iron as per 21 CFR 101.9(g)(4)(ii) ;in that; the nutrient content of the composite tested was not equal to 80% of the value for the nutrient declared on the label. Therefore; these articles are misbranded within the meaning of section 403(a) of the ACT; in that; the labels are false or misleading. Also; these articles are further misbranded within the meaning of section 403 of the ACT; in that; the labels fails to contain an ingredient statement as required under 21 CFR 101.4 24 E - - 70 Lentils, Bean and Pea Sprouts Date Published: 10/02/2015 Desc: Red Lentils Notes: VIOLATION; The following product(s) Pearled Soft White Winter Wheat; Chana Dal; Mooth Whole Haleen Mix (Mixed Lentils); Red and Brown Lentils fails to declare calcium and iron as per 21 CFR 101.9(g)(4)(ii) ;in that; the nutrient content of the composite tested was not equal to 80% of the value for the nutrient declared on the label. Therefore; these articles are misbranded within the meaning of section 403(a) of the ACT; in that; the labels are false or misleading. 24 E - - 70 Lentils, Bean and Pea Sprouts Date Published: 10/02/2015 Desc: Brown Lentils Notes: VIOLATION; The following product(s) Pearled Soft White Winter Wheat; Chana Dal; Mooth Whole Haleen Mix (Mixed Lentils); Red and Brown Lentils fails to declare calcium and iron as per 21 CFR 101.9(g)(4)(ii) ;in that; the nutrient content of the composite tested was not equal to 80% of the value for the nutrient declared on the label. Therefore; these articles are misbranded within the meaning of section 403(a) of the ACT; in that; the labels are false or misleading. 24 E - - 70 Lentils, Bean and Pea Sprouts Date Published: 10/02/2015 Desc: Mooth Whole Haleen Mix Mixed Lentils Notes: VIOLATION; The following product(s) Pearled Soft White Winter Wheat; Chana Dal; Mooth Whole Haleen Mix (Mixed Lentils); Red and Brown Lentils fails to declare calcium and iron as per 21 CFR 101.9(g)(4)(ii) ;in that; the nutrient content of the composite tested was not equal to 80% of the value for the nutrient declared on the label. Therefore; these articles are misbranded within the meaning of section 403(a) of the ACT; in that; the labels are false or misleading. 28 B - - 08 Capsicums (Cayenne Chili, Hot Peppers), Ground, Cracked (Spice) Date Published: 10/02/2015 Desc: Crushed Chili Notes: VIOLATION; The following product(s) Adzuki Beans; Crushed Chili; Yellow Split Peas and Suji Fine Farina Wheat fails to declare calcium and iron as per 21 CFR 101.9(g)(4)(ii) ;in that; the nutrient content of the composite tested was not equal to 80% of the value for the nutrient declared on the label. Therefore; these articles are misbranded within the meaning of section 403(a) of the ACT; in that; the labels are false or misleading. Also; these articles are further misbranded within the meaning of section 403 of the ACT; in that; the labels fails to contain an ingredient statement as required under 21 CFR 101.4

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Last verified: 2026-09-16. Review by: 2026-11-15.
Part of [FDA import alert red lists: firms subject to detention without physical examination](https://referencesource.org/fda-import-alert-red-list/).