# COMERCIALIZADORA PEPSICO · 99-39 · MEXICO — FDA import alert red lists: firms subject to detention without physical examination

For COMERCIALIZADORA PEPSICO · 99-39 · MEXICO, import alert is 99-39; import alert name is Detention Without Physical Examination of Imported Food Products That Appear to Be Misbranded; country is MEXICO; product is Fritos; Limon y Sal (Fried corn chips) | Sabritas; Fried potato chips | Rancheritos | Crujitos | Cheetos Horneados; Bolitas Sabor | Fritos; Limon y Sal (Fried corn chips) | Churrumais Con Limoncito | Adobadas | Sabritas; Fried potato chips | Sabritas; Fried potato chips | Fritos; Limon y Sal (Fried corn chips) | Sabritones; Chile y sabor limon | Fritos; Limon y Sal (Fried corn chips) | Sabritas; Fried potato chips; product code is 07 A - - 02 Corn Chips, Baked | 07 A - - 06 Potato Chips,Baked | 07 B - - 02 Corn Chips, Fried | 07 B - - 02 Corn Chips, Fried | 07 B - - 02 Corn Chips, Fried | 07 B - - 02 Corn Chips, Fried | 07 B - - 02 Corn Chips, Fried | 07 B - - 06 Potato Chips,Fried | 07 B - - 06 Potato Chips,Fried | 07 B - - 99 Fried Snack Foods, N.E.C. | 07 B - - 99 Fried Snack Foods, N.E.C. | 07 T - - 07 Wheat Starch Snacks, Fried/Oil Cook | 07 Y - - 99 Snack Foods Not Elsewhere Mentioned, N.E.C. | 07 Y - - 99 Snack Foods Not Elsewhere Mentioned, N.E.C; date published is 03/25/2016; address is Eje Vial 1 Poniente (Calzada Vallejo) No 734 , Col. Coltongo, Azcapotzalco , Ciudad De Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico MEXICO, verified against its source on 2026-09-16.

- **Firm:** COMERCIALIZADORA PEPSICO _(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:** MEXICO _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Address:** Eje Vial 1 Poniente (Calzada Vallejo) No 734 , Col. Coltongo, Azcapotzalco , Ciudad De Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico MEXICO _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Date published:** 03/25/2016 _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Product code:** 07 A - - 02 Corn Chips, Baked | 07 A - - 06 Potato Chips,Baked | 07 B - - 02 Corn Chips, Fried | 07 B - - 02 Corn Chips, Fried | 07 B - - 02 Corn Chips, Fried | 07 B - - 02 Corn Chips, Fried | 07 B - - 02 Corn Chips, Fried | 07 B - - 06 Potato Chips,Fried | 07 B - - 06 Potato Chips,Fried | 07 B - - 99 Fried Snack Foods, N.E.C. | 07 B - - 99 Fried Snack Foods, N.E.C. | 07 T - - 07 Wheat Starch Snacks, Fried/Oil Cook | 07 Y - - 99 Snack Foods Not Elsewhere Mentioned, N.E.C. | 07 Y - - 99 Snack Foods Not Elsewhere Mentioned, N.E.C. _(verified: each item appears in the quote below)_
- **Product:** Fritos; Limon y Sal (Fried corn chips) | Sabritas; Fried potato chips | Rancheritos | Crujitos | Cheetos Horneados; Bolitas Sabor | Fritos; Limon y Sal (Fried corn chips) | Churrumais Con Limoncito | Adobadas | Sabritas; Fried potato chips | Sabritas; Fried potato chips | Fritos; Limon y Sal (Fried corn chips) | Sabritones; Chile y sabor limon | Fritos; Limon y Sal (Fried corn chips) | Sabritas; Fried potato chips _(verified: each item appears in the quote below)_
- **FDA notes:** The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(i)(1) of the FD&C Act in that the common or usual name is missing from the PDP. Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act in that each ingredient is not declared by its common or usual name in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4. Ingredients for "corn nixtamalized", identity of vegetable oil used, common and usual name for achiote as required by 21 CFR 101.4(b)(14). Section 403(q) of the FD&C Act as follows: The nutrition labels in the foreign language do not meet the requirements in 21 CFR 101.9(d)(14) because all required information is not provided in the foreign language. The required vitamins and minerals are not declared, percent daily values are not declared for any nutrients, and the required footnote is not provided. In addition, there are formatting deviations. The serving size is not declared using an appropriate visual unit of measure (21 CFR 101.9(b)(5)). The number of servings per container on the Sabritas Originales is not declared in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(b)(8)(i). The values for Calories and Calories from fat are not rounded in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(1) and (c)(1)(ii). The English label includes formatting errors for bolding: "Sugar" should be "Sugars," Protein should not be indented under Total Carbohydrates, and there is no provision for any additional information to be declared within the nutrition label box. | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(i)(1) of the FD&C Act in that the common or usual name is missing from the PDP. Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act in that each ingredient is not declared by its common or usual name in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4. Ingredients for "corn nixtamalized", identity of vegetable oil used, common and usual name for achiote as required by 21 CFR 101.4(b)(14). Section 403(q) of the FD&C Act as follows: The nutrition labels in the foreign language do not meet the requirements in 21 CFR 101.9(d)(14) because all required information is not provided in the foreign language. The required vitamins and minerals are not declared, percent daily values are not declared for any nutrients, and the required footnote is not provided. In addition, there are formatting deviations. The serving size is not declared using an appropriate visual unit of measure (21 CFR 101.9(b)(5)). The number of servings per container on the Sabritas Originales is not declared in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(b)(8)(i). The values for Calories and Calories from fat are not rounded in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(1) and (c)(1)(ii). The English label includes formatting errors for bolding: "Sugar" should be "Sugars," Protein should not be indented under Total Carbohydrates, and there is no provision for any additional information to be declared within the nutrition label box. | The articles are subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that they appear to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. 343(f)] because the required information is not in English. Specifically; 21 CFR 101.15(c)(1); requires that all words; statements; and other information required by or under authority of the Act to appear on the label or labeling shall appear thereon in the English language. Provided; however; that in the case of articles distributed solely in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or in a Territory where the predominant language is one other than English; the predominant language may be substituted for English. | The articles are subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801 (a)(3) in that they appear to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. 343(f)] because the required information is not in English. Specifically; 21 CFR 101.15(c)(1); requires that all words; statements; and other information required by or under authority of the Act to appear on the label or labeling shall appear thereon in the English language. Provided; however; that in the case of articles distributed solely in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or in a Territory where the predominant language is one other than English; the predominant language may be substituted for English. | The articles are subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that they appear to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. 343(f)] because the required information is not in English. Specifically; 21 CFR 101.15(c)(1); requires that all words; statements; and other information required by or under authority of the Act to appear on the label or labeling shall appear thereon in the English language. Provided; however; that in the case of articles distributed solely in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or in a Territory where the predominant language is one other than English; the predominant language may be substituted for English. | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(i)(1) of the FD&C Act in that the common or usual name is missing from the PDP. Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act in that each ingredient is not declared by its common or usual name in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4. Ingredients for "corn nixtamalized", identity of vegetable oil used, common and usual name for achiote as required by 21 CFR 101.4(b)(14). Section 403(q) of the FD&C Act as follows: The nutrition labels in the foreign language do not meet the requirements in 21 CFR 101.9(d)(14) because all required information is not provided in the foreign language. The required vitamins and minerals are not declared, percent daily values are not declared for any nutrients, and the required footnote is not provided. In addition, there are formatting deviations. The serving size is not declared using an appropriate visual unit of measure (21 CFR 101.9(b)(5)). The number of servings per container on the Sabritas Originales is not declared in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(b)(8)(i). The values for Calories and Calories from fat are not rounded in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(1) and (c)(1)(ii). The English label includes formatting errors for bolding: "Sugar" should be "Sugars," Protein should not be indented under Total Carbohydrates, and there is no provision for any additional information to be declared within the nutrition label box. | The articles are subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that they appear to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. 343(f)] because the required information is not in English. Specifically; 21 CFR 101.15(c)(1); requires that all words; statements; and other information required by or under authority of the Act to appear on the label or labeling shall appear thereon in the English language. Provided; however; that in the case of articles distributed solely in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or in a Territory where the predominant language is one other than English; the predominant language may be substituted for English. | The articles are subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that they appear to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. 343(f)] because the required information is not in English. Specifically; 21 CFR 101.15(c)(1); requires that all words; statements; and other information required by or under authority of the Act to appear on the label or labeling shall appear thereon in the English language. Provided; however; that in the case of articles distributed solely in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or in a Territory where the predominant language is one other than English; the predominant language may be substituted for English. | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(i)(1) of the FD&C Act in that the common or usual name is missing from the PDP. Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act in that each ingredient is not declared by its common or usual name in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4. Ingredients for "corn nixtamalized", identity of vegetable oil used, common and usual name for achiote as required by 21 CFR 101.4(b)(14). Section 403(q) of the FD&C Act as follows: The nutrition labels in the foreign language do not meet the requirements in 21 CFR 101.9(d)(14) because all required information is not provided in the foreign language. The required vitamins and minerals are not declared, percent daily values are not declared for any nutrients, and the required footnote is not provided. In addition, there are formatting deviations. The serving size is not declared using an appropriate visual unit of measure (21 CFR 101.9(b)(5)). The number of servings per container on the Sabritas Originales is not declared in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(b)(8)(i). The values for Calories and Calories from fat are not rounded in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(1) and (c)(1)(ii). The English label includes formatting errors for bolding: "Sugar" should be "Sugars," Protein should not be indented under Total Carbohydrates, and there is no provision for any additional information to be declared within the nutrition label box. | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(i)(1) of the FD&C Act in that the common or usual name is missing from the PDP. Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act in that each ingredient is not declared by its common or usual name in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4. Ingredients for "corn nixtamalized", identity of vegetable oil used, common and usual name for achiote as required by 21 CFR 101.4(b)(14). Section 403(q) of the FD&C Act as follows: The nutrition labels in the foreign language do not meet the requirements in 21 CFR 101.9(d)(14) because all required information is not provided in the foreign language. The required vitamins and minerals are not declared, percent daily values are not declared for any nutrients, and the required footnote is not provided. In addition, there are formatting deviations. The serving size is not declared using an appropriate visual unit of measure (21 CFR 101.9(b)(5)). The number of servings per container on the Sabritas Originales is not declared in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(b)(8)(i). The values for Calories and Calories from fat are not rounded in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(1) and (c)(1)(ii). The English label includes formatting errors for bolding: "Sugar" should be "Sugars," Protein should not be indented under Total Carbohydrates, and there is no provision for any additional information to be declared within the nutrition label box. | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(i)(1) of the FD&C Act in that the common or usual name is missing from the PDP. Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act in that each ingredient is not declared by its common or usual name in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4. Ingredients for "corn nixtamalized", identity of vegetable oil used, common and usual name for achiote as required by 21 CFR 101.4(b)(14). Section 403(q) of the FD&C Act as follows: The nutrition labels in the foreign language do not meet the requirements in 21 CFR 101.9(d)(14) because all required information is not provided in the foreign language. The required vitamins and minerals are not declared, percent daily values are not declared for any nutrients, and the required footnote is not provided. In addition, there are formatting deviations. The serving size is not declared using an appropriate visual unit of measure (21 CFR 101.9(b)(5)). The number of servings per container on the Sabritas Originales is not declared in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(b)(8)(i). The values for Calories and Calories from fat are not rounded in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(1) and (c)(1)(ii). The English label includes formatting errors for bolding: "Sugar" should be "Sugars," Protein should not be indented under Total Carbohydrates, and there is no provision for any additional information to be declared within the nutrition label box. | The articles are subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801 (a)(3) in that they appear to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. 343(f)] because the required information is not in English. Specifically; 21 CFR 101.15(c)(1); requires that all words; statements; and other information required by or under authority of the Act to appear on the label or labeling shall appear thereon in the English language. Provided; however; that in the case of articles distributed solely in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or in a Territory where the predominant language is one other than English; the predominant language may be substituted for English. | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(i)(1) of the FD&C Act in that the common or usual name is missing from the PDP. Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act in that each ingredient is not declared by its common or usual name in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4. Ingredients for "corn nixtamalized", identity of vegetable oil used, common and usual name for achiote as required by 21 CFR 101.4(b)(14). Section 403(q) of the FD&C Act as follows: The nutrition labels in the foreign language do not meet the requirements in 21 CFR 101.9(d)(14) because all required information is not provided in the foreign language. The required vitamins and minerals are not declared, percent daily values are not declared for any nutrients, and the required footnote is not provided. In addition, there are formatting deviations. The serving size is not declared using an appropriate visual unit of measure (21 CFR 101.9(b)(5)). The number of servings per container on the Sabritas Originales is not declared in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(b)(8)(i). The values for Calories and Calories from fat are not rounded in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(1) and (c)(1)(ii). The English label includes formatting errors for bolding: "Sugar" should be "Sugars," Protein should not be indented under Total Carbohydrates, and there is no provision for any additional information to be declared within the nutrition label box. | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(i)(1) of the FD&C Act in that the common or usual name is missing from the PDP. Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act in that each ingredient is not declared by its common or usual name in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4. Ingredients for "corn nixtamalized", identity of vegetable oil used, common and usual name for achiote as required by 21 CFR 101.4(b)(14). Section 403(q) of the FD&C Act as follows: The nutrition labels in the foreign language do not meet the requirements in 21 CFR 101.9(d)(14) because all required information is not provided in the foreign language. The required vitamins and minerals are not declared, percent daily values are not declared for any nutrients, and the required footnote is not provided. In addition, there are formatting deviations. The serving size is not declared using an appropriate visual unit of measure (21 CFR 101.9(b)(5)). The number of servings per container on the Sabritas Originales is not declared in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(b)(8)(i). The values for Calories and Calories from fat are not rounded in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(1) and (c)(1)(ii). The English label includes formatting errors for bolding: "Sugar" should be "Sugars," Protein should not be indented under Total Carbohydrates, and there is no provision for any additional information to be declared within the nutrition label box. _(verified: each item appears in the quote below)_

## What the source says

> COMERCIALIZADORA PEPSICO Date Published : 03/25/2016 Eje Vial 1 Poniente (Calzada Vallejo) No 734 , Col. Coltongo, Azcapotzalco , Ciudad De Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico MEXICO 07 A - - 02 Corn Chips, Baked Date Published: 10/10/2018 Desc: Fritos; Limon y Sal (Fried corn chips) Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(i)(1) of the FD&C Act in that the common or usual name is missing from the PDP. Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act in that each ingredient is not declared by its common or usual name in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4. Ingredients for "corn nixtamalized", identity of vegetable oil used, common and usual name for achiote as required by 21 CFR 101.4(b)(14). Section 403(q) of the FD&C Act as follows: The nutrition labels in the foreign language do not meet the requirements in 21 CFR 101.9(d)(14) because all required information is not provided in the foreign language. The required vitamins and minerals are not declared, percent daily values are not declared for any nutrients, and the required footnote is not provided. In addition, there are formatting deviations. The serving size is not declared using an appropriate visual unit of measure (21 CFR 101.9(b)(5)). The number of servings per container on the Sabritas Originales is not declared in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(b)(8)(i). The values for Calories and Calories from fat are not rounded in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(1) and (c)(1)(ii). The English label includes formatting errors for bolding: "Sugar" should be "Sugars," Protein should not be indented under Total Carbohydrates, and there is no provision for any additional information to be declared within the nutrition label box. 07 A - - 06 Potato Chips,Baked Date Published: 10/10/2018 Desc: Sabritas; Fried potato chips Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(i)(1) of the FD&C Act in that the common or usual name is missing from the PDP. Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act in that each ingredient is not declared by its common or usual name in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4. Ingredients for "corn nixtamalized", identity of vegetable oil used, common and usual name for achiote as required by 21 CFR 101.4(b)(14). Section 403(q) of the FD&C Act as follows: The nutrition labels in the foreign language do not meet the requirements in 21 CFR 101.9(d)(14) because all required information is not provided in the foreign language. The required vitamins and minerals are not declared, percent daily values are not declared for any nutrients, and the required footnote is not provided. In addition, there are formatting deviations. The serving size is not declared using an appropriate visual unit of measure (21 CFR 101.9(b)(5)). The number of servings per container on the Sabritas Originales is not declared in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(b)(8)(i). The values for Calories and Calories from fat are not rounded in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(1) and (c)(1)(ii). The English label includes formatting errors for bolding: "Sugar" should be "Sugars," Protein should not be indented under Total Carbohydrates, and there is no provision for any additional information to be declared within the nutrition label box. 07 B - - 02 Corn Chips, Fried Date Published: 03/25/2016 Desc: Rancheritos Notes: The articles are subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that they appear to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. 343(f)] because the required information is not in English. Specifically; 21 CFR 101.15(c)(1); requires that all words; statements; and other information required by or under authority of the Act to appear on the label or labeling shall appear thereon in the English language. Provided; however; that in the case of articles distributed solely in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or in a Territory where the predominant language is one other than English; the predominant language may be substituted for English. 07 B - - 02 Corn Chips, Fried Date Published: 03/25/2016 Desc: Crujitos Notes: The articles are subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801 (a)(3) in that they appear to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. 343(f)] because the required information is not in English. Specifically; 21 CFR 101.15(c)(1); requires that all words; statements; and other information required by or under authority of the Act to appear on the label or labeling shall appear thereon in the English language. Provided; however; that in the case of articles distributed solely in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or in a Territory where the predominant language is one other than English; the predominant language may be substituted for English. 07 B - - 02 Corn Chips, Fried Date Published: 03/25/2016 Desc: Cheetos Horneados; Bolitas Sabor Notes: The articles are subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that they appear to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. 343(f)] because the required information is not in English. Specifically; 21 CFR 101.15(c)(1); requires that all words; statements; and other information required by or under authority of the Act to appear on the label or labeling shall appear thereon in the English language. Provided; however; that in the case of articles distributed solely in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or in a Territory where the predominant language is one other than English; the predominant language may be substituted for English. 07 B - - 02 Corn Chips, Fried Date Published: 10/10/2018 Desc: Fritos; Limon y Sal (Fried corn chips) Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(i)(1) of the FD&C Act in that the common or usual name is missing from the PDP. Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act in that each ingredient is not declared by its common or usual name in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4. Ingredients for "corn nixtamalized", identity of vegetable oil used, common and usual name for achiote as required by 21 CFR 101.4(b)(14). Section 403(q) of the FD&C Act as follows: The nutrition labels in the foreign language do not meet the requirements in 21 CFR 101.9(d)(14) because all required information is not provided in the foreign language. The required vitamins and minerals are not declared, percent daily values are not declared for any nutrients, and the required footnote is not provided. In addition, there are formatting deviations. The serving size is not declared using an appropriate visual unit of measure (21 CFR 101.9(b)(5)). The number of servings per container on the Sabritas Originales is not declared in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(b)(8)(i). The values for Calories and Calories from fat are not rounded in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(1) and (c)(1)(ii). The English label includes formatting errors for bolding: "Sugar" should be "Sugars," Protein should not be indented under Total Carbohydrates, and there is no provision for any additional information to be declared within the nutrition label box. 07 B - - 02 Corn Chips, Fried Date Published: 03/25/2016 Desc: Churrumais Con Limoncito Notes: The articles are subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that they appear to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. 343(f)] because the required information is not in English. Specifically; 21 CFR 101.15(c)(1); requires that all words; statements; and other information required by or under authority of the Act to appear on the label or labeling shall appear thereon in the English language. Provided; however; that in the case of articles distributed solely in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or in a Territory where the predominant language is one other than English; the predominant language may be substituted for English. 07 B - - 06 Potato Chips,Fried Date Published: 03/25/2016 Desc: Adobadas Notes: The articles are subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that they appear to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. 343(f)] because the required information is not in English. Specifically; 21 CFR 101.15(c)(1); requires that all words; statements; and other information required by or under authority of the Act to appear on the label or labeling shall appear thereon in the English language. Provided; however; that in the case of articles distributed solely in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or in a Territory where the predominant language is one other than English; the predominant language may be substituted for English. 07 B - - 06 Potato Chips,Fried Date Published: 10/10/2018 Desc: Sabritas; Fried potato chips Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(i)(1) of the FD&C Act in that the common or usual name is missing from the PDP. Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act in that each ingredient is not declared by its common or usual name in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4. Ingredients for "corn nixtamalized", identity of vegetable oil used, common and usual name for achiote as required by 21 CFR 101.4(b)(14). Section 403(q) of the FD&C Act as follows: The nutrition labels in the foreign language do not meet the requirements in 21 CFR 101.9(d)(14) because all required information is not provided in the foreign language. The required vitamins and minerals are not declared, percent daily values are not declared for any nutrients, and the required footnote is not provided. In addition, there are formatting deviations. The serving size is not declared using an appropriate visual unit of measure (21 CFR 101.9(b)(5)). The number of servings per container on the Sabritas Originales is not declared in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(b)(8)(i). The values for Calories and Calories from fat are not rounded in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(1) and (c)(1)(ii). The English label includes formatting errors for bolding: "Sugar" should be "Sugars," Protein should not be indented under Total Carbohydrates, and there is no provision for any additional information to be declared within the nutrition label box. 07 B - - 99 Fried Snack Foods, N.E.C. Date Published: 10/10/2018 Desc: Sabritas; Fried potato chips Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(i)(1) of the FD&C Act in that the common or usual name is missing from the PDP. Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act in that each ingredient is not declared by its common or usual name in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4. Ingredients for "corn nixtamalized", identity of vegetable oil used, common and usual name for achiote as required by 21 CFR 101.4(b)(14). Section 403(q) of the FD&C Act as follows: The nutrition labels in the foreign language do not meet the requirements in 21 CFR 101.9(d)(14) because all required information is not provided in the foreign language. The required vitamins and minerals are not declared, percent daily values are not declared for any nutrients, and the required footnote is not provided. In addition, there are formatting deviations. The serving size is not declared using an appropriate visual unit of measure (21 CFR 101.9(b)(5)). The number of servings per container on the Sabritas Originales is not declared in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(b)(8)(i). The values for Calories and Calories from fat are not rounded in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(1) and (c)(1)(ii). The English label includes formatting errors for bolding: "Sugar" should be "Sugars," Protein should not be indented under Total Carbohydrates, and there is no provision for any additional information to be declared within the nutrition label box. 07 B - - 99 Fried Snack Foods, N.E.C. Date Published: 10/10/2018 Desc: Fritos; Limon y Sal (Fried corn chips) Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(i)(1) of the FD&C Act in that the common or usual name is missing from the PDP. Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act in that each ingredient is not declared by its common or usual name in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4. Ingredients for "corn nixtamalized", identity of vegetable oil used, common and usual name for achiote as required by 21 CFR 101.4(b)(14). Section 403(q) of the FD&C Act as follows: The nutrition labels in the foreign language do not meet the requirements in 21 CFR 101.9(d)(14) because all required information is not provided in the foreign language. The required vitamins and minerals are not declared, percent daily values are not declared for any nutrients, and the required footnote is not provided. In addition, there are formatting deviations. The serving size is not declared using an appropriate visual unit of measure (21 CFR 101.9(b)(5)). The number of servings per container on the Sabritas Originales is not declared in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(b)(8)(i). The values for Calories and Calories from fat are not rounded in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(1) and (c)(1)(ii). The English label includes formatting errors for bolding: "Sugar" should be "Sugars," Protein should not be indented under Total Carbohydrates, and there is no provision for any additional information to be declared within the nutrition label box. 07 T - - 07 Wheat Starch Snacks, Fried/Oil Cook Date Published: 03/25/2016 Desc: Sabritones; Chile y sabor limon Notes: The articles are subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801 (a)(3) in that they appear to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(f) of the Act [21 U.S.C. 343(f)] because the required information is not in English. Specifically; 21 CFR 101.15(c)(1); requires that all words; statements; and other information required by or under authority of the Act to appear on the label or labeling shall appear thereon in the English language. Provided; however; that in the case of articles distributed solely in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or in a Territory where the predominant language is one other than English; the predominant language may be substituted for English. 07 Y - - 99 Snack Foods Not Elsewhere Mentioned, N.E.C. Date Published: 10/10/2018 Desc: Fritos; Limon y Sal (Fried corn chips) Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(i)(1) of the FD&C Act in that the common or usual name is missing from the PDP. Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act in that each ingredient is not declared by its common or usual name in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4. Ingredients for "corn nixtamalized", identity of vegetable oil used, common and usual name for achiote as required by 21 CFR 101.4(b)(14). Section 403(q) of the FD&C Act as follows: The nutrition labels in the foreign language do not meet the requirements in 21 CFR 101.9(d)(14) because all required information is not provided in the foreign language. The required vitamins and minerals are not declared, percent daily values are not declared for any nutrients, and the required footnote is not provided. In addition, there are formatting deviations. The serving size is not declared using an appropriate visual unit of measure (21 CFR 101.9(b)(5)). The number of servings per container on the Sabritas Originales is not declared in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(b)(8)(i). The values for Calories and Calories from fat are not rounded in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(1) and (c)(1)(ii). The English label includes formatting errors for bolding: "Sugar" should be "Sugars," Protein should not be indented under Total Carbohydrates, and there is no provision for any additional information to be declared within the nutrition label box. 07 Y - - 99 Snack Foods Not Elsewhere Mentioned, N.E.C. Date Published: 10/10/2018 Desc: Sabritas; Fried potato chips Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of: Section 403(i)(1) of the FD&C Act in that the common or usual name is missing from the PDP. Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act in that each ingredient is not declared by its common or usual name in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4. Ingredients for "corn nixtamalized", identity of vegetable oil used, common and usual name for achiote as required by 21 CFR 101.4(b)(14). Section 403(q) of the FD&C Act as follows: The nutrition labels in the foreign language do not meet the requirements in 21 CFR 101.9(d)(14) because all required information is not provided in the foreign language. The required vitamins and minerals are not declared, percent daily values are not declared for any nutrients, and the required footnote is not provided. In addition, there are formatting deviations. The serving size is not declared using an appropriate visual unit of measure (21 CFR 101.9(b)(5)). The number of servings per container on the Sabritas Originales is not declared in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(b)(8)(i). The values for Calories and Calories from fat are not rounded in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(1) and (c)(1)(ii). The English label includes formatting errors for bolding: "Sugar" should be "Sugars," Protein should not be indented under Total Carbohydrates, and there is no provision for any additional information to be declared within the nutrition label box.

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