# DEL RIO BRAND INTERNATIONAL TRADING SA DE CV · 99-39 · MEXICO — FDA import alert red lists: firms subject to detention without physical examination

For DEL RIO BRAND INTERNATIONAL TRADING SA DE CV · 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 Chamoy Flavored Candy (Burrito de Chamoy) | Chamoy Flavored Candy (Burrito de Chamoy) | Chamoy Flavored Candy (Burrito de Chamoy); product code is 33 J - - 05 Candy Bar or Pieces (not Caramel or Fondant), Soft, with Fruit (without Chocolate) | 33 J - - 99 Soft Candy with Fruit, N.E.C. (without Chocolate) | 33 S - - 99 Candy Specialties, N.E.C. (without Chocolate); date published is 04/24/2020; address is Calle Paseo De Los Conejos # 3200-A , Col. Los Conejos, Tonala , Tonala, Jalisco MEXICO, verified against its source on 2026-09-16.

- **Firm:** DEL RIO BRAND INTERNATIONAL TRADING SA DE CV _(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:** Calle Paseo De Los Conejos # 3200-A , Col. Los Conejos, Tonala , Tonala, Jalisco MEXICO _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Date published:** 04/24/2020 _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Product code:** 33 J - - 05 Candy Bar or Pieces (not Caramel or Fondant), Soft, with Fruit (without Chocolate) | 33 J - - 99 Soft Candy with Fruit, N.E.C. (without Chocolate) | 33 S - - 99 Candy Specialties, N.E.C. (without Chocolate) _(verified: each item appears in the quote below)_
- **Product:** Chamoy Flavored Candy (Burrito de Chamoy) | Chamoy Flavored Candy (Burrito de Chamoy) | Chamoy Flavored Candy (Burrito de Chamoy) _(verified: each item appears in the quote below)_
- **FDA notes:** The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the Act, in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act [21 U.S.C. 343(i)(2)]. The food contains the preservative potassium sorbate, but it is not declared on the product label. Section 403(k) of the Act [21 U.S.C. 343(k)]. The ingredient statement lists sodium benzoate but fails to indicate that the ingredient is a preservative in accordance with 21 CFR 101.22(j). In addition, the function of potassium sorbate must be declared as well. Section 403(f) of the FD&C Act [21 U.S.C. 343(f)]. The label bears some statements in Spanish but the ingredient statement, Nutrition Facts, and the statements "Manufactured by" and "Distributed in the USA by" are in English only. It is also unclear if "Burrito de Chamoy" is the common or usual name of the product in Spanish. Section 403(q) of the FD&C Act [21 U.S.C. 343(q)]. The nutrition information (e.g. Nutrition Facts label) does not comply with the requirements in 21 CFR 101.9. The serving size declared on the label is not based on the correct Reference Amount Customarily Consumed (RACC) for the product and is not declared in household measure. As a result, the number of servings per container and nutrient declarations are also incorrect. | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the Act, in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act [21 U.S.C. 343(i)(2)]. The food contains the preservative potassium sorbate, but it is not declared on the product label. Section 403(k) of the Act [21 U.S.C. 343(k)]. The ingredient statement lists sodium benzoate but fails to indicate that the ingredient is a preservative in accordance with 21 CFR 101.22(j). In addition, the function of potassium sorbate must be declared as well. Section 403(f) of the FD&C Act [21 U.S.C. 343(f)]. The label bears some statements in Spanish but the ingredient statement, Nutrition Facts, and the statements "Manufactured by" and "Distributed in the USA by" are in English only. It is also unclear if "Burrito de Chamoy" is the common or usual name of the product in Spanish. Section 403(q) of the FD&C Act [21 U.S.C. 343(q)]. The nutrition information (e.g. Nutrition Facts label) does not comply with the requirements in 21 CFR 101.9. The serving size declared on the label is not based on the correct Reference Amount Customarily Consumed (RACC) for the product and is not declared in household measure. As a result, the number of servings per container and nutrient declarations are also incorrect. | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the Act, in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act [21 U.S.C. 343(i)(2)]. The food contains the preservative potassium sorbate, but it is not declared on the product label. Section 403(k) of the Act [21 U.S.C. 343(k)]. The ingredient statement lists sodium benzoate but fails to indicate that the ingredient is a preservative in accordance with 21 CFR 101.22(j). In addition, the function of potassium sorbate must be declared as well. Section 403(f) of the FD&C Act [21 U.S.C. 343(f)]. The label bears some statements in Spanish but the ingredient statement, Nutrition Facts, and the statements "Manufactured by" and "Distributed in the USA by" are in English only. It is also unclear if "Burrito de Chamoy" is the common or usual name of the product in Spanish. Section 403(q) of the FD&C Act [21 U.S.C. 343(q)]. The nutrition information (e.g. Nutrition Facts label) does not comply with the requirements in 21 CFR 101.9. The serving size declared on the label is not based on the correct Reference Amount Customarily Consumed (RACC) for the product and is not declared in household measure. As a result, the number of servings per container and nutrient declarations are also incorrect. _(verified: each item appears in the quote below)_

## What the source says

> DEL RIO BRAND INTERNATIONAL TRADING SA DE CV Date Published : 04/24/2020 Calle Paseo De Los Conejos # 3200-A , Col. Los Conejos, Tonala , Tonala, Jalisco MEXICO 33 J - - 05 Candy Bar or Pieces (not Caramel or Fondant), Soft, with Fruit (without Chocolate) Date Published: 04/24/2020 Desc: Chamoy Flavored Candy (Burrito de Chamoy) Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the Act, in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act [21 U.S.C. 343(i)(2)]. The food contains the preservative potassium sorbate, but it is not declared on the product label. Section 403(k) of the Act [21 U.S.C. 343(k)]. The ingredient statement lists sodium benzoate but fails to indicate that the ingredient is a preservative in accordance with 21 CFR 101.22(j). In addition, the function of potassium sorbate must be declared as well. Section 403(f) of the FD&C Act [21 U.S.C. 343(f)]. The label bears some statements in Spanish but the ingredient statement, Nutrition Facts, and the statements "Manufactured by" and "Distributed in the USA by" are in English only. It is also unclear if "Burrito de Chamoy" is the common or usual name of the product in Spanish. Section 403(q) of the FD&C Act [21 U.S.C. 343(q)]. The nutrition information (e.g. Nutrition Facts label) does not comply with the requirements in 21 CFR 101.9. The serving size declared on the label is not based on the correct Reference Amount Customarily Consumed (RACC) for the product and is not declared in household measure. As a result, the number of servings per container and nutrient declarations are also incorrect. 33 J - - 99 Soft Candy with Fruit, N.E.C. (without Chocolate) Date Published: 04/24/2020 Desc: Chamoy Flavored Candy (Burrito de Chamoy) Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the Act, in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act [21 U.S.C. 343(i)(2)]. The food contains the preservative potassium sorbate, but it is not declared on the product label. Section 403(k) of the Act [21 U.S.C. 343(k)]. The ingredient statement lists sodium benzoate but fails to indicate that the ingredient is a preservative in accordance with 21 CFR 101.22(j). In addition, the function of potassium sorbate must be declared as well. Section 403(f) of the FD&C Act [21 U.S.C. 343(f)]. The label bears some statements in Spanish but the ingredient statement, Nutrition Facts, and the statements "Manufactured by" and "Distributed in the USA by" are in English only. It is also unclear if "Burrito de Chamoy" is the common or usual name of the product in Spanish. Section 403(q) of the FD&C Act [21 U.S.C. 343(q)]. The nutrition information (e.g. Nutrition Facts label) does not comply with the requirements in 21 CFR 101.9. The serving size declared on the label is not based on the correct Reference Amount Customarily Consumed (RACC) for the product and is not declared in household measure. As a result, the number of servings per container and nutrient declarations are also incorrect. 33 S - - 99 Candy Specialties, N.E.C. (without Chocolate) Date Published: 04/24/2020 Desc: Chamoy Flavored Candy (Burrito de Chamoy) Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the Act, in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act [21 U.S.C. 343(i)(2)]. The food contains the preservative potassium sorbate, but it is not declared on the product label. Section 403(k) of the Act [21 U.S.C. 343(k)]. The ingredient statement lists sodium benzoate but fails to indicate that the ingredient is a preservative in accordance with 21 CFR 101.22(j). In addition, the function of potassium sorbate must be declared as well. Section 403(f) of the FD&C Act [21 U.S.C. 343(f)]. The label bears some statements in Spanish but the ingredient statement, Nutrition Facts, and the statements "Manufactured by" and "Distributed in the USA by" are in English only. It is also unclear if "Burrito de Chamoy" is the common or usual name of the product in Spanish. Section 403(q) of the FD&C Act [21 U.S.C. 343(q)]. The nutrition information (e.g. Nutrition Facts label) does not comply with the requirements in 21 CFR 101.9. The serving size declared on the label is not based on the correct Reference Amount Customarily Consumed (RACC) for the product and is not declared in household measure. As a result, the number of servings per container and nutrient declarations are also incorrect.

## Source

- https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_1144.html

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