# Rebecchi Fratelli Valtrebbia S.P.A. · 99-39 · ITALY — FDA import alert red lists: firms subject to detention without physical examination

For Rebecchi Fratelli Valtrebbia S.P.A. · 99-39 · ITALY, import alert is 99-39; import alert name is Detention Without Physical Examination of Imported Food Products That Appear to Be Misbranded; country is ITALY; product is mini macaroons | mini macaroons | Mix for Custard Cream Cold-Preparation | silver pearls | mix for custard cream cold-preparation-CREMA PASTICERRA CUSTARD | orange blossom water | Orange Blossom Water | mix for custard cream cold-preparation-CREMA PASTICERRA CUSTARD; product code is 03 H - - 99 Plain Cookies,Biscuits and Wafers, N.E.C. | 03 J - - 99 Filled/Iced Cookies,Biscuits and Wafers, N.E.C. | 03 U - - 01 Icing and Icing Mixes Without Chocolate or Nuts | 03 U - - 99 Icings And Icing Mixes, N.E.C. | 03 U - - 99 Icings And Icing Mixes, N.E.C. | 21 D - - 02 Citrus, Mixed, Juices or Concentrates | 28 O - - 99 Essential Oils for Flavoring, n.e.c. | 35 C - - 99 Custard Pudding (Pie) Mix, N.E.C; date published is 06/30/2015; address is Via Giuseppe Ungaretti 7 , Rivergaro, Piacenza ITALY, verified against its source on 2026-09-16.

- **Firm:** Rebecchi Fratelli Valtrebbia S.P.A. _(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:** ITALY _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Address:** Via Giuseppe Ungaretti 7 , Rivergaro, Piacenza ITALY _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Date published:** 06/30/2015 _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Product code:** 03 H - - 99 Plain Cookies,Biscuits and Wafers, N.E.C. | 03 J - - 99 Filled/Iced Cookies,Biscuits and Wafers, N.E.C. | 03 U - - 01 Icing and Icing Mixes Without Chocolate or Nuts | 03 U - - 99 Icings And Icing Mixes, N.E.C. | 03 U - - 99 Icings And Icing Mixes, N.E.C. | 21 D - - 02 Citrus, Mixed, Juices or Concentrates | 28 O - - 99 Essential Oils for Flavoring, n.e.c. | 35 C - - 99 Custard Pudding (Pie) Mix, N.E.C. _(verified: each item appears in the quote below)_
- **Product:** mini macaroons | mini macaroons | Mix for Custard Cream Cold-Preparation | silver pearls | mix for custard cream cold-preparation-CREMA PASTICERRA CUSTARD | orange blossom water | Orange Blossom Water | mix for custard cream cold-preparation-CREMA PASTICERRA CUSTARD _(verified: each item appears in the quote below)_
- **FDA notes:** Mini Macaroons product is misbranded within the meaning of section 403(i) (2) because you fail to bear the common or usual name of each ingredient as required by 21 CFR 101.4. For example; the ingredient armelline is not declared by its common or usual name in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4(a) (l). Additionally; the leavening agents E500 and E503 are declared as European numbers and not their common or usual ingredient names in accordance with 21 CFR 1 01. 4(b )( 16). The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to FDA's food labeling regulations in Section 21 CFR Part 101 (21 CFR Part 101). Based on the firm's failure to comply with 21 CFR Part 101, the labels appear to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(q) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) [21 U.S.C. § 343]. Published on 07/14/2015 | Mini Macaroons product is misbranded within the meaning of section 403(i)(2) because you fail to bear the common or usual name of each ingredient as required by 21 CFR 101.4. For example; the ingredient armelline is not declared by its common or usual name in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4(a)(l). Additionally; the leavening agents E500 and E503 are declared as European numbers and not their common or usual ingredient names in accordance with 21 CFR 1 01. 4(b )( 16). | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to FDA?s food labeling regulations in Section 21 CFR Part 101 (21 CFR Part 101). Based on the firm?s failure to comply with 21 CFR Part 101; the labels appear to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(q) of the Federal Food; Drug; and Cosmetic Act (the Act) [21 U.S.C. ? 343]. Published on 07/14/2015 | Silver Pearls are misbranded within the meaning of section 403(e)(1)-ofthe Act [21 U.S.C. 343(e)(1)] in that the product label does not contain the place of business of the manufacturer; packer; or distributor in accordance with 21 CFR 101.5 (a). The label of a food in packaged form shall specify conspicuously the name and place of business of the manufacturer; packer; or distributor. The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to FDA's food labeling regulations in Section 21 CFR Part 101 (21 CFR Part 101). Based on the firm's failure to comply with 21 CFR Part 101, the labels appear to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(q) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) [21 U.S.C. § 343]. Published on 07/14/2015 | Mix for Custard Cream Cold-Preparation product sold to individual customers is misbranded within the meaning of section 403(e)(2) [21 U.S.C. 343(e)(2)] in that the product label does not provide an accurate statement of the quantity of contents in terms of weight in the U.S. customary system of ounces; pounds; or fluid ounces as required by 21 CFR 101.105(b)(l). For example; the label collected at the time of inspection declares the net weight only in metric units (i.e.; "2x70g=140g"). Further; if your product is a multiunit retail package; which it appears to be; a statement of the quantity of contents shall appear on the outside of the package and shall include the number of individual units; the quantity of each individual unit; and; in parentheses; the total quantity of contents of the multiunit package in terms of avoirdupois or fluid ounces in accordance with 21 CFR 101.1 05( s ). We also note that the net quantity of contents declaration does not appear on the principal display panel (PDP) as required by 21 CFR 101.105(a). | Orange Blossom Water product is misbranded within the meaning of section 403(i)(2) because you fail to bear the common or usual name of each ingredient as required by 21 CFR 101.4(a)(l). Specifically; the preservative E211 is declared as a European number and not its common or usual ingredient name (i.e.; sodium benzoate). Further; the ingredient "essence of flowers" is not declared by its common or usual name in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4(a)(l). Orange Blossom Water product sold to individual customers is misbranded within the meaning of section 403(e)(2) [21 U.S.C. 343(e)(2)] in that the product label does not provide an accurate statement of the quantity of contents in terms of weight in the U.S. customary system of ounces; pounds; or fluid ounces as required by 21 CFR 101.1 05(b )(2). Specifically; the label collected at the time of inspection declares the net weight only in metric units (i.e.; "85ml"). | Orange Blossom Water product is misbranded within the meaning of section 403(i)(2) because you fail to bear the common or usual name of each ingredient as required by 21 CFR 101.4(a)(l). Specifically; the preservative E211 is declared as a European number and not its common or usual ingredient name (i.e.; sodium benzoate). Further; the ingredient "essence of flowers" is not declared by its common or usual name in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4(a)(l). Orange Blossom Water product sold to individual customers is misbranded within the meaning of section 403(e)(2) [21 U.S.C. 343(e) (2)] in that the product label does not provide an accurate statement of the quantity of contents in terms of weight in the U.S. customary system of ounces; pounds; or fluid ounces as required by 21 CFR 101.1 05(b )(2). Specifically; the label collected at the time of inspection declares the net weight only in metric units (i.e.; "85ml"). | Mix for Custard Cream Cold-Preparation product sold to individual customers is misbranded within the meaning of section 403(e)(2) [21 U.S.C. 343(e)(2)] in that the product label does not provide an accurate statement of the quantity of contents in terms of weight in the U.S. customary system of ounces; pounds; or fluid ounces as required by 21 CFR 101.105(b)(l). For example; the label collected at the time of inspection declares the net weight only in metric units (i.e.; "2x70g=140g"). Further; if your product is a multiunit retail package; which it appears to be; a statement of the quantity of contents shall appear on the outside of the package and shall include the number of individual units; the quantity of each individual unit; and; in parentheses; the total quantity of contents of the multiunit package in terms of avoirdupois or fluid ounces in accordance with 21 CFR 101.1 05( s ). We also note that the net quantity of contents declaration does not appear on the principal display panel (PDP) as required by 21 CFR 101.105(a). _(verified: each item appears in the quote below)_

## What the source says

> Rebecchi Fratelli Valtrebbia S.P.A. Date Published : 06/30/2015 Via Giuseppe Ungaretti 7 , Rivergaro, Piacenza ITALY 03 H - - 99 Plain Cookies,Biscuits and Wafers, N.E.C. Date Published: 06/30/2015 Desc: mini macaroons Notes: Mini Macaroons product is misbranded within the meaning of section 403(i) (2) because you fail to bear the common or usual name of each ingredient as required by 21 CFR 101.4. For example; the ingredient armelline is not declared by its common or usual name in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4(a) (l). Additionally; the leavening agents E500 and E503 are declared as European numbers and not their common or usual ingredient names in accordance with 21 CFR 1 01. 4(b )( 16). The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to FDA's food labeling regulations in Section 21 CFR Part 101 (21 CFR Part 101). Based on the firm's failure to comply with 21 CFR Part 101, the labels appear to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(q) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) [21 U.S.C. § 343]. Published on 07/14/2015 03 J - - 99 Filled/Iced Cookies,Biscuits and Wafers, N.E.C. Date Published: 06/30/2015 Desc: mini macaroons Notes: Mini Macaroons product is misbranded within the meaning of section 403(i)(2) because you fail to bear the common or usual name of each ingredient as required by 21 CFR 101.4. For example; the ingredient armelline is not declared by its common or usual name in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4(a)(l). Additionally; the leavening agents E500 and E503 are declared as European numbers and not their common or usual ingredient names in accordance with 21 CFR 1 01. 4(b )( 16). 03 U - - 01 Icing and Icing Mixes Without Chocolate or Nuts Date Published: 10/09/2015 Desc: Mix for Custard Cream Cold-Preparation Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to FDA?s food labeling regulations in Section 21 CFR Part 101 (21 CFR Part 101). Based on the firm?s failure to comply with 21 CFR Part 101; the labels appear to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(q) of the Federal Food; Drug; and Cosmetic Act (the Act) [21 U.S.C. ? 343]. Published on 07/14/2015 03 U - - 99 Icings And Icing Mixes, N.E.C. Date Published: 06/30/2015 Desc: silver pearls Notes: Silver Pearls are misbranded within the meaning of section 403(e)(1)-ofthe Act [21 U.S.C. 343(e)(1)] in that the product label does not contain the place of business of the manufacturer; packer; or distributor in accordance with 21 CFR 101.5 (a). The label of a food in packaged form shall specify conspicuously the name and place of business of the manufacturer; packer; or distributor. The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to FDA's food labeling regulations in Section 21 CFR Part 101 (21 CFR Part 101). Based on the firm's failure to comply with 21 CFR Part 101, the labels appear to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(q) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) [21 U.S.C. § 343]. Published on 07/14/2015 03 U - - 99 Icings And Icing Mixes, N.E.C. Date Published: 06/30/2015 Desc: mix for custard cream cold-preparation-CREMA PASTICERRA CUSTARD Notes: Mix for Custard Cream Cold-Preparation product sold to individual customers is misbranded within the meaning of section 403(e)(2) [21 U.S.C. 343(e)(2)] in that the product label does not provide an accurate statement of the quantity of contents in terms of weight in the U.S. customary system of ounces; pounds; or fluid ounces as required by 21 CFR 101.105(b)(l). For example; the label collected at the time of inspection declares the net weight only in metric units (i.e.; "2x70g=140g"). Further; if your product is a multiunit retail package; which it appears to be; a statement of the quantity of contents shall appear on the outside of the package and shall include the number of individual units; the quantity of each individual unit; and; in parentheses; the total quantity of contents of the multiunit package in terms of avoirdupois or fluid ounces in accordance with 21 CFR 101.1 05( s ). We also note that the net quantity of contents declaration does not appear on the principal display panel (PDP) as required by 21 CFR 101.105(a). 21 D - - 02 Citrus, Mixed, Juices or Concentrates Date Published: 06/30/2015 Desc: orange blossom water Notes: Orange Blossom Water product is misbranded within the meaning of section 403(i)(2) because you fail to bear the common or usual name of each ingredient as required by 21 CFR 101.4(a)(l). Specifically; the preservative E211 is declared as a European number and not its common or usual ingredient name (i.e.; sodium benzoate). Further; the ingredient "essence of flowers" is not declared by its common or usual name in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4(a)(l). Orange Blossom Water product sold to individual customers is misbranded within the meaning of section 403(e)(2) [21 U.S.C. 343(e)(2)] in that the product label does not provide an accurate statement of the quantity of contents in terms of weight in the U.S. customary system of ounces; pounds; or fluid ounces as required by 21 CFR 101.1 05(b )(2). Specifically; the label collected at the time of inspection declares the net weight only in metric units (i.e.; "85ml"). 28 O - - 99 Essential Oils for Flavoring, n.e.c. Date Published: 06/30/2015 Desc: Orange Blossom Water Notes: Orange Blossom Water product is misbranded within the meaning of section 403(i)(2) because you fail to bear the common or usual name of each ingredient as required by 21 CFR 101.4(a)(l). Specifically; the preservative E211 is declared as a European number and not its common or usual ingredient name (i.e.; sodium benzoate). Further; the ingredient "essence of flowers" is not declared by its common or usual name in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4(a)(l). Orange Blossom Water product sold to individual customers is misbranded within the meaning of section 403(e)(2) [21 U.S.C. 343(e) (2)] in that the product label does not provide an accurate statement of the quantity of contents in terms of weight in the U.S. customary system of ounces; pounds; or fluid ounces as required by 21 CFR 101.1 05(b )(2). Specifically; the label collected at the time of inspection declares the net weight only in metric units (i.e.; "85ml"). 35 C - - 99 Custard Pudding (Pie) Mix, N.E.C. Date Published: 06/30/2015 Desc: mix for custard cream cold-preparation-CREMA PASTICERRA CUSTARD Notes: Mix for Custard Cream Cold-Preparation product sold to individual customers is misbranded within the meaning of section 403(e)(2) [21 U.S.C. 343(e)(2)] in that the product label does not provide an accurate statement of the quantity of contents in terms of weight in the U.S. customary system of ounces; pounds; or fluid ounces as required by 21 CFR 101.105(b)(l). For example; the label collected at the time of inspection declares the net weight only in metric units (i.e.; "2x70g=140g"). Further; if your product is a multiunit retail package; which it appears to be; a statement of the quantity of contents shall appear on the outside of the package and shall include the number of individual units; the quantity of each individual unit; and; in parentheses; the total quantity of contents of the multiunit package in terms of avoirdupois or fluid ounces in accordance with 21 CFR 101.1 05( s ). We also note that the net quantity of contents declaration does not appear on the principal display panel (PDP) as required by 21 CFR 101.105(a).

## Source

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Last verified: 2026-09-16. Review by: 2026-11-15.
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