# OMAN REFRESHMENT COMPANY · 99-39 · OMAN — FDA import alert red lists: firms subject to detention without physical examination

For OMAN REFRESHMENT COMPANY · 99-39 · OMAN, import alert is 99-39; import alert name is Detention Without Physical Examination of Imported Food Products That Appear to Be Misbranded; country is OMAN; product is Miranda Soda (Can) | Miranda Soda (Glass) | Mountain Dew Soda (Can) | Mountain Dew Soda (Glass); product code is 29 B - - 50 Soft Drink, Cola, Carbonated | 29 B - - 50 Soft Drink, Cola, Carbonated | 29 B - - 50 Soft Drink, Cola, Carbonated | 29 B - - 50 Soft Drink, Cola, Carbonated; date published is 12/13/2024; address is 234 Al Ghubrah Street , Bowsher, OM-MA OMAN, verified against its source on 2026-09-16.

- **Firm:** OMAN REFRESHMENT COMPANY _(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:** OMAN _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Address:** 234 Al Ghubrah Street , Bowsher, OM-MA OMAN _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Date published:** 12/13/2024 _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Product code:** 29 B - - 50 Soft Drink, Cola, Carbonated | 29 B - - 50 Soft Drink, Cola, Carbonated | 29 B - - 50 Soft Drink, Cola, Carbonated | 29 B - - 50 Soft Drink, Cola, Carbonated _(verified: each item appears in the quote below)_
- **Product:** Miranda Soda (Can) | Miranda Soda (Glass) | Mountain Dew Soda (Can) | Mountain Dew Soda (Glass) _(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(q) of the FD&C Act in that the label or labeling fails to bear the correct nutrition information. Section 403(i)(1) because the product label fails to bear the common or usual name of the food as required under 21 CFR 101.3. Section 403(i)(2) because the color additive 'Sunset Yellow' is not the appropriate common or usual name for the color additive FD&C Yellow No. 6. Section 403(e)(2) of the FD&C Act because the net quantity statement must be expressed in terms of fluid measure, rather than weight, as this is a liquid product in accordance with 21 CFR 101.7(b)(2). Section 403(k) because of the following: The terms “antioxidants” and “acidulant” are not provided in 21 CFR 101.4 or 101.22 as common or usual names, collective terms, or descriptive functions for ingredients. If these ingredients are being used as preservatives, the function must be declared as required in 21 CFR 101.22(j). | 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(q) of the FD&C Act in that the label or labeling fails to bear the correct nutrition information. Section 403(f) of the FD&C Act in that any word, statement, or other information required by or under the authority of the FD&C Act to appear on the label or labeling is not prominently placed thereon with such conspicuousness. Section 403(i)(1) because the product label fails to bear the common or usual name of the food as required under 21 CFR 101.3. Section 403(i)(2) because the label does not declare a percent juice. Section 403(e)(2) of the FD&C Act because the net quantity statement must be expressed in terms of fluid measure, rather than weight, as this is a liquid product in accordance with 21 CFR 101.7(b)(2). Section 403(k) because the color additive 'Sunset Yellow' is not the appropriate common or usual name for the color additive FD&C Yellow No. 6. | 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(q) of the FD&C Act in that the label or labeling fails to bear the correct nutrition information. Section 403(e)(2) of the FD&C Act because the net quantity statement must be expressed in terms of fluid measure, rather than weight, as this is a liquid product in accordance with 21 CFR 101.7(b)(2). Section 403(k) because Tartrazine (certifiable as FD&C Yellow 5, CI 19140) was detected but is not declared on product label; and not in compliance with 21 CFR 101.22(k)(1) or 21 CFR 74.705(d)(2). | 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(q) of the FD&C Act in that the label or labeling fails to bear the correct nutrition information. Section 403(f) of the FD&C Act in that any word, statement, or other information required by or under the authority of the FD&C Act to appear on the label or labeling is not prominently placed thereon with such conspicuousness. Section 403(e)(2) of the FD&C Act because the net quantity statement must be expressed in terms of fluid measure, rather than weight, as this is a liquid product in accordance with 21 CFR 101.7(b)(2). Section 403(k) because Tartrazine (certifiable as FD&C Yellow 5, CI 19140) was detected but is not declared on product label; and not in compliance with 21 CFR 101.22(k)(1) or 21 CFR 74.705(d)(2). _(verified: each item appears in the quote below)_

## What the source says

> OMAN REFRESHMENT COMPANY Date Published : 12/13/2024 234 Al Ghubrah Street , Bowsher, OM-MA OMAN 29 B - - 50 Soft Drink, Cola, Carbonated Date Published: 12/13/2024 Desc: Miranda Soda (Can) 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(q) of the FD&C Act in that the label or labeling fails to bear the correct nutrition information. Section 403(i)(1) because the product label fails to bear the common or usual name of the food as required under 21 CFR 101.3. Section 403(i)(2) because the color additive 'Sunset Yellow' is not the appropriate common or usual name for the color additive FD&C Yellow No. 6. Section 403(e)(2) of the FD&C Act because the net quantity statement must be expressed in terms of fluid measure, rather than weight, as this is a liquid product in accordance with 21 CFR 101.7(b)(2). Section 403(k) because of the following: The terms “antioxidants” and “acidulant” are not provided in 21 CFR 101.4 or 101.22 as common or usual names, collective terms, or descriptive functions for ingredients. If these ingredients are being used as preservatives, the function must be declared as required in 21 CFR 101.22(j). 29 B - - 50 Soft Drink, Cola, Carbonated Date Published: 12/13/2024 Desc: Miranda Soda (Glass) 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(q) of the FD&C Act in that the label or labeling fails to bear the correct nutrition information. Section 403(f) of the FD&C Act in that any word, statement, or other information required by or under the authority of the FD&C Act to appear on the label or labeling is not prominently placed thereon with such conspicuousness. Section 403(i)(1) because the product label fails to bear the common or usual name of the food as required under 21 CFR 101.3. Section 403(i)(2) because the label does not declare a percent juice. Section 403(e)(2) of the FD&C Act because the net quantity statement must be expressed in terms of fluid measure, rather than weight, as this is a liquid product in accordance with 21 CFR 101.7(b)(2). Section 403(k) because the color additive 'Sunset Yellow' is not the appropriate common or usual name for the color additive FD&C Yellow No. 6. 29 B - - 50 Soft Drink, Cola, Carbonated Date Published: 12/13/2024 Desc: Mountain Dew Soda (Can) 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(q) of the FD&C Act in that the label or labeling fails to bear the correct nutrition information. Section 403(e)(2) of the FD&C Act because the net quantity statement must be expressed in terms of fluid measure, rather than weight, as this is a liquid product in accordance with 21 CFR 101.7(b)(2). Section 403(k) because Tartrazine (certifiable as FD&C Yellow 5, CI 19140) was detected but is not declared on product label; and not in compliance with 21 CFR 101.22(k)(1) or 21 CFR 74.705(d)(2). 29 B - - 50 Soft Drink, Cola, Carbonated Date Published: 12/13/2024 Desc: Mountain Dew Soda (Glass) 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(q) of the FD&C Act in that the label or labeling fails to bear the correct nutrition information. Section 403(f) of the FD&C Act in that any word, statement, or other information required by or under the authority of the FD&C Act to appear on the label or labeling is not prominently placed thereon with such conspicuousness. Section 403(e)(2) of the FD&C Act because the net quantity statement must be expressed in terms of fluid measure, rather than weight, as this is a liquid product in accordance with 21 CFR 101.7(b)(2). Section 403(k) because Tartrazine (certifiable as FD&C Yellow 5, CI 19140) was detected but is not declared on product label; and not in compliance with 21 CFR 101.22(k)(1) or 21 CFR 74.705(d)(2).

## 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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