# Unilever Manufacturera S. de R.L. de C.V. · 99-39 · MEXICO — FDA import alert red lists: firms subject to detention without physical examination

For Unilever Manufacturera S. de R.L. de C.V. · 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 Flex Margarine Blue | Flex Margarine Red | Flex Margarine Blue | Flex Margarine Red; product code is 26 E - - 01 Oleomargarine | 26 E - - 01 Oleomargarine | 26 E - - 99 Oleomargarine, N.E.C. | 26 E - - 99 Oleomargarine, N.E.C; date published is 10/02/2015; address is km 52.8, A lot , Mexico-Toluca road , Lerma, Mexico MEXICO, verified against its source on 2026-09-16.

- **Firm:** Unilever Manufacturera S. de R.L. de C.V. _(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:** km 52.8, A lot , Mexico-Toluca road , Lerma, Mexico MEXICO _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Date published:** 10/02/2015 _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Product code:** 26 E - - 01 Oleomargarine | 26 E - - 01 Oleomargarine | 26 E - - 99 Oleomargarine, N.E.C. | 26 E - - 99 Oleomargarine, N.E.C. _(verified: each item appears in the quote below)_
- **Product:** Flex Margarine Blue | Flex Margarine Red | Flex Margarine Blue | Flex Margarine Red _(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 Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (the Act) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of 403(q) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(q)] in that nutrition facts information is not declared in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9. For example: The Sugar content is not declared as required by [21 CFR 101.9(c)(6)(ii)]. The Vitamin and Mineral content is not declared as required by [21 CFR 101.9(c) (8)]. The product label fails to include a footnote that states, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. You daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs as required by 21 CFR 101.9(d)(9). The Nutrition Fact Panel is not formatted in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(d). The serving size declaration for this product, "5g" is not expressed in common household measure in accordance with 21 CFR101.9(b)(5) and 21 CFR 101.12(b). For example, a sample serving size statement is "1 tbsp (_ g)"; or "1 tbsp (15mL). The Caloric content is not declared in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(1). Specifically, the caloric content units should be in calories, not KJ KCAL. The Energy Content may be expressed in kilojoule units, added in parentheses immediately following the statement of caloric content. The Calories from Fat content is not declared as required by [21 CFR 101.9(c)(1) (ii)]. The Total Fat content is not rounded to the nearest 0.5g increment as required by 21 CFR 101.9(c)(2). The Polyunsaturated Fat content is not rounded to the nearest 0.5g increment as required by 21 CFR 101.9(c)(2)(iii). The Monosaturated Fat content is not rounded to the nearest 0.5g increment as required by 21 CFR 101.9(c)(2)(iv). The Dietary Fiber content is not declared as required by [21 CFR 101.9(c)(6)(i)]. | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (the Act) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of 403(q) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(q)] in that nutrition facts information is not declared in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9. For example: The Sugar content is not declared as required by [21 CFR 101.9(c)(6)(ii)]. The Vitamin and Mineral content is not declared as required by [21 CFR 101.9(c) (8)]. The product label fails to include a footnote that states, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. You daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs as required by 21 CFR 101.9(d)(9). The Nutrition Fact Panel is not formatted in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(d). The serving size declaration for this product, "5g" is not expressed in common household measure in accordance with 21 CFR101.9(b)(5) and 21 CFR 101.12(b). For example, a sample serving size statement is "1 tbsp (_ g)"; or "1 tbsp (15mL). The Caloric content is not declared in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(1). Specifically, the caloric content units should be in calories, not KJ KCAL. The Energy Content may be expressed in kilojoule units, added in parentheses immediately following the statement of caloric content. The Calories from Fat content is not declared as required by [21 CFR 101.9(c)(1) (ii)]. The Total Fat content is not rounded to the nearest 0.5g increment as required by 21 CFR 101.9(c)(2). The Polyunsaturated Fat content is not rounded to the nearest 0.5g increment as required by 21 CFR 101.9(c)(2)(iii). The Monosaturated Fat content is not rounded to the nearest 0.5g increment as required by 21 CFR 101.9(c)(2)(iv). The Dietary Fiber content is not declared as required by [21 CFR 101.9(c)(6)(i)]. | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (the Act) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of 403(q) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(q)] in that nutrition facts information is not declared in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9. For example: The Sugar content is not declared as required by [21 CFR 101.9(c)(6)(ii)]. The Vitamin and Mineral content is not declared as required by [21 CFR 101.9(c) (8)]. The product label fails to include a footnote that states, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. You daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs as required by 21 CFR 101.9(d)(9). The Nutrition Fact Panel is not formatted in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(d). The serving size declaration for this product, "5g" is not expressed in common household measure in accordance with 21 CFR101.9(b)(5) and 21 CFR 101.12(b). For example, a sample serving size statement is "1 tbsp (_ g)"; or "1 tbsp (15mL). The Caloric content is not declared in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(1). Specifically, the caloric content units should be in calories, not KJ KCAL. The Energy Content may be expressed in kilojoule units, added in parentheses immediately following the statement of caloric content. The Calories from Fat content is not declared as required by [21 CFR 101.9(c)(1) (ii)]. The Total Fat content is not rounded to the nearest 0.5g increment as required by 21 CFR 101.9(c)(2). The Polyunsaturated Fat content is not rounded to the nearest 0.5g increment as required by 21 CFR 101.9(c)(2)(iii). The Monosaturated Fat content is not rounded to the nearest 0.5g increment as required by 21 CFR 101.9(c)(2)(iv). The Dietary Fiber content is not declared as required by [21 CFR 101.9(c)(6)(i)]. | The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (the Act) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of 403(q) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(q)] in that nutrition facts information is not declared in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9. For example: The Sugar content is not declared as required by [21 CFR 101.9(c)(6)(ii)]. The Vitamin and Mineral content is not declared as required by [21 CFR 101.9(c) (8)]. The product label fails to include a footnote that states, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. You daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs as required by 21 CFR 101.9(d)(9). The Nutrition Fact Panel is not formatted in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(d). The serving size declaration for this product, "5g" is not expressed in common household measure in accordance with 21 CFR101.9(b)(5) and 21 CFR 101.12(b). For example, a sample serving size statement is "1 tbsp (_ g)"; or "1 tbsp (15mL). The Caloric content is not declared in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(1). Specifically, the caloric content units should be in calories, not KJ KCAL. The Energy Content may be expressed in kilojoule units, added in parentheses immediately following the statement of caloric content. The Calories from Fat content is not declared as required by [21 CFR 101.9(c)(1) (ii)]. The Total Fat content is not rounded to the nearest 0.5g increment as required by 21 CFR 101.9(c)(2). The Polyunsaturated Fat content is not rounded to the nearest 0.5g increment as required by 21 CFR 101.9(c)(2)(iii). The Monosaturated Fat content is not rounded to the nearest 0.5g increment as required by 21 CFR 101.9(c)(2)(iv). The Dietary Fiber content is not declared as required by [21 CFR 101.9(c)(6)(i)]. ; _(verified: each item appears in the quote below)_

## What the source says

> Unilever Manufacturera S. de R.L. de C.V. Date Published : 10/02/2015 km 52.8, A lot , Mexico-Toluca road , Lerma, Mexico MEXICO 26 E - - 01 Oleomargarine Date Published: 10/02/2015 Desc: Flex Margarine Blue Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (the Act) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of 403(q) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(q)] in that nutrition facts information is not declared in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9. For example: The Sugar content is not declared as required by [21 CFR 101.9(c)(6)(ii)]. The Vitamin and Mineral content is not declared as required by [21 CFR 101.9(c) (8)]. The product label fails to include a footnote that states, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. You daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs as required by 21 CFR 101.9(d)(9). The Nutrition Fact Panel is not formatted in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(d). The serving size declaration for this product, "5g" is not expressed in common household measure in accordance with 21 CFR101.9(b)(5) and 21 CFR 101.12(b). For example, a sample serving size statement is "1 tbsp (_ g)"; or "1 tbsp (15mL). The Caloric content is not declared in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(1). Specifically, the caloric content units should be in calories, not KJ KCAL. The Energy Content may be expressed in kilojoule units, added in parentheses immediately following the statement of caloric content. The Calories from Fat content is not declared as required by [21 CFR 101.9(c)(1) (ii)]. The Total Fat content is not rounded to the nearest 0.5g increment as required by 21 CFR 101.9(c)(2). The Polyunsaturated Fat content is not rounded to the nearest 0.5g increment as required by 21 CFR 101.9(c)(2)(iii). The Monosaturated Fat content is not rounded to the nearest 0.5g increment as required by 21 CFR 101.9(c)(2)(iv). The Dietary Fiber content is not declared as required by [21 CFR 101.9(c)(6)(i)]. 26 E - - 01 Oleomargarine Date Published: 10/02/2015 Desc: Flex Margarine Red Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (the Act) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of 403(q) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(q)] in that nutrition facts information is not declared in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9. For example: The Sugar content is not declared as required by [21 CFR 101.9(c)(6)(ii)]. The Vitamin and Mineral content is not declared as required by [21 CFR 101.9(c) (8)]. The product label fails to include a footnote that states, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. You daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs as required by 21 CFR 101.9(d)(9). The Nutrition Fact Panel is not formatted in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(d). The serving size declaration for this product, "5g" is not expressed in common household measure in accordance with 21 CFR101.9(b)(5) and 21 CFR 101.12(b). For example, a sample serving size statement is "1 tbsp (_ g)"; or "1 tbsp (15mL). The Caloric content is not declared in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(1). Specifically, the caloric content units should be in calories, not KJ KCAL. The Energy Content may be expressed in kilojoule units, added in parentheses immediately following the statement of caloric content. The Calories from Fat content is not declared as required by [21 CFR 101.9(c)(1) (ii)]. The Total Fat content is not rounded to the nearest 0.5g increment as required by 21 CFR 101.9(c)(2). The Polyunsaturated Fat content is not rounded to the nearest 0.5g increment as required by 21 CFR 101.9(c)(2)(iii). The Monosaturated Fat content is not rounded to the nearest 0.5g increment as required by 21 CFR 101.9(c)(2)(iv). The Dietary Fiber content is not declared as required by [21 CFR 101.9(c)(6)(i)]. 26 E - - 99 Oleomargarine, N.E.C. Date Published: 10/02/2015 Desc: Flex Margarine Blue Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (the Act) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of 403(q) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(q)] in that nutrition facts information is not declared in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9. For example: The Sugar content is not declared as required by [21 CFR 101.9(c)(6)(ii)]. The Vitamin and Mineral content is not declared as required by [21 CFR 101.9(c) (8)]. The product label fails to include a footnote that states, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. You daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs as required by 21 CFR 101.9(d)(9). The Nutrition Fact Panel is not formatted in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(d). The serving size declaration for this product, "5g" is not expressed in common household measure in accordance with 21 CFR101.9(b)(5) and 21 CFR 101.12(b). For example, a sample serving size statement is "1 tbsp (_ g)"; or "1 tbsp (15mL). The Caloric content is not declared in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(1). Specifically, the caloric content units should be in calories, not KJ KCAL. The Energy Content may be expressed in kilojoule units, added in parentheses immediately following the statement of caloric content. The Calories from Fat content is not declared as required by [21 CFR 101.9(c)(1) (ii)]. The Total Fat content is not rounded to the nearest 0.5g increment as required by 21 CFR 101.9(c)(2). The Polyunsaturated Fat content is not rounded to the nearest 0.5g increment as required by 21 CFR 101.9(c)(2)(iii). The Monosaturated Fat content is not rounded to the nearest 0.5g increment as required by 21 CFR 101.9(c)(2)(iv). The Dietary Fiber content is not declared as required by [21 CFR 101.9(c)(6)(i)]. 26 E - - 99 Oleomargarine, N.E.C. Date Published: 10/02/2015 Desc: Flex Margarine Red Notes: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (the Act) in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of 403(q) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(q)] in that nutrition facts information is not declared in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9. For example: The Sugar content is not declared as required by [21 CFR 101.9(c)(6)(ii)]. The Vitamin and Mineral content is not declared as required by [21 CFR 101.9(c) (8)]. The product label fails to include a footnote that states, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. You daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs as required by 21 CFR 101.9(d)(9). The Nutrition Fact Panel is not formatted in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(d). The serving size declaration for this product, "5g" is not expressed in common household measure in accordance with 21 CFR101.9(b)(5) and 21 CFR 101.12(b). For example, a sample serving size statement is "1 tbsp (_ g)"; or "1 tbsp (15mL). The Caloric content is not declared in accordance with 21 CFR 101.9(c)(1). Specifically, the caloric content units should be in calories, not KJ KCAL. The Energy Content may be expressed in kilojoule units, added in parentheses immediately following the statement of caloric content. The Calories from Fat content is not declared as required by [21 CFR 101.9(c)(1) (ii)]. The Total Fat content is not rounded to the nearest 0.5g increment as required by 21 CFR 101.9(c)(2). The Polyunsaturated Fat content is not rounded to the nearest 0.5g increment as required by 21 CFR 101.9(c)(2)(iii). The Monosaturated Fat content is not rounded to the nearest 0.5g increment as required by 21 CFR 101.9(c)(2)(iv). The Dietary Fiber content is not declared as required by [21 CFR 101.9(c)(6)(i)]. ;

## Source

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