# Almerinda & Filhos Lda. · 99-39 · PORTUGAL — FDA import alert red lists: firms subject to detention without physical examination

For Almerinda & Filhos Lda. · 99-39 · PORTUGAL, import alert is 99-39; import alert name is Detention Without Physical Examination of Imported Food Products That Appear to Be Misbranded; country is PORTUGAL; product is Frozen Cod Fish Cakes (25 count and 50 count packages) | Frozen Shrimp Cakes; product code is 16 C - - 12 Cod, Cakes, Balls, Etc. | 16 L - - 05 Shrimp & Prawns, Cakes, Balls, Etc; date published is 01/10/2017; address is Casal Pedro , Rua Da Nazare N. 3; Casal do Pardo , Alfeizerao, Leiria PORTUGAL, verified against its source on 2026-09-16.

- **Firm:** Almerinda & Filhos Lda. _(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:** PORTUGAL _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Address:** Casal Pedro , Rua Da Nazare N. 3; Casal do Pardo , Alfeizerao, Leiria PORTUGAL _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Date published:** 01/10/2017 _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Product code:** 16 C - - 12 Cod, Cakes, Balls, Etc. | 16 L - - 05 Shrimp & Prawns, Cakes, Balls, Etc. _(verified: each item appears in the quote below)_
- **Product:** Frozen Cod Fish Cakes (25 count and 50 count packages) | Frozen Shrimp Cakes _(verified: each item appears in the quote below)_
- **FDA 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(i)(2) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(i)(2)]. Labels fail to bear ingredients with the common or usual names, as required by 21 CFR 101.4. Frozen Cod Fish Cakes (25ct and 50ct): o sub-ingredients "E471", "E450", "E304", "E330", "E223" and "gluten" are not common or usual names, in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4. o labels fail to declare common or usual name of sub-ingredients for "mashed potatoes," in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4(b)(2). Frozen Shrimp Cakes: o sub-ingredients "E223" "E330" "E331" "E223" "E621" "E102" "E124" and "soja" are not common or usual names, in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4. o labels fail to declare common or usual name of sub-ingredients for "bread crumbs," in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4(b)(2). o "Oil" is not declared according to 21 CFR 101.4(b)(14);The articles are subject to refusal pursuant to 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)]. Labels contain information in two languages but do not repeat all required information in both languages as is required in 21 CFR 101.15(c).; The articles are subject to refusal of admission pursuant to 801(a)(3) in that they appear to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(q) of the Act [21 U.S.C. 343(q)]. Labels fail to bear nutrition information in the correct format as required by 21 CFR 101.9. Nutrient amounts are based on incorrect serving sizes. Cod Fish Cakes labels state "Serving Size 1 Cake (33g-1.164oz),". Shrimp Cakes labels state "Serving Size 1 cake (45g-1.587 oz).The Reference Amount Customarily Consumed (RACC) for "fish and shellfish cake" is "85g cooked; 110g uncooked," according to 21 CFR 101.12, Table 2. | 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(i)(2) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(i)(2)]. Labels fail to bear ingredients with the common or usual names, as required by 21 CFR 101.4. Frozen Cod Fish Cakes (25ct and 50ct): o sub- ingredients "E471", "E450", "E304", "E330", "E223" and "gluten" are not common or usual names, in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4. o labels fail to declare common or usual name of sub-ingredients for "mashed potatoes," in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4(b)(2). Frozen Shrimp Cakes: o sub- ingredients "E223" "E330" "E331" "E223" "E621" "E102" "E124" and "soja" are not common or usual names, in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4. o labels fail to declare common or usual name of sub-ingredients for "bread crumbs," in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4(b)(2). o "Oil" is not declared according to 21 CFR 101.4(b)(14);The articles are subject to refusal pursuant to 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)]. Labels contain information in two languages but do not repeat all required information in both languages as is required in 21 CFR 101.15(c).; The articles are subject to refusal of admission pursuant to 801(a)(3) in that they appear to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(q) of the Act [21 U.S.C. 343(q)]. Labels fail to bear nutrition information in the correct format as required by 21 CFR 101.9. Nutrient amounts are based on incorrect serving sizes. Cod Fish Cakes labels state "Serving Size 1 Cake (33g-1.164oz),". Shrimp Cakes labels state "Serving Size 1 cake (45g-1.587 oz).The Reference Amount Customarily Consumed (RACC) for "fish and shellfish cake" is "85g cooked; 110g uncooked," according to 21 CFR 101.12, Table 2. ; _(verified: each item appears in the quote below)_

## What the source says

> Almerinda & Filhos Lda. Date Published : 01/10/2017 Casal Pedro , Rua Da Nazare N. 3; Casal do Pardo , Alfeizerao, Leiria PORTUGAL 16 C - - 12 Cod, Cakes, Balls, Etc. Date Published: 01/10/2017 Desc: Frozen Cod Fish Cakes (25 count and 50 count packages) 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(i)(2) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(i)(2)]. Labels fail to bear ingredients with the common or usual names, as required by 21 CFR 101.4. Frozen Cod Fish Cakes (25ct and 50ct): o sub-ingredients "E471", "E450", "E304", "E330", "E223" and "gluten" are not common or usual names, in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4. o labels fail to declare common or usual name of sub-ingredients for "mashed potatoes," in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4(b)(2). Frozen Shrimp Cakes: o sub-ingredients "E223" "E330" "E331" "E223" "E621" "E102" "E124" and "soja" are not common or usual names, in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4. o labels fail to declare common or usual name of sub-ingredients for "bread crumbs," in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4(b)(2). o "Oil" is not declared according to 21 CFR 101.4(b)(14);The articles are subject to refusal pursuant to 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)]. Labels contain information in two languages but do not repeat all required information in both languages as is required in 21 CFR 101.15(c).; The articles are subject to refusal of admission pursuant to 801(a)(3) in that they appear to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(q) of the Act [21 U.S.C. 343(q)]. Labels fail to bear nutrition information in the correct format as required by 21 CFR 101.9. Nutrient amounts are based on incorrect serving sizes. Cod Fish Cakes labels state "Serving Size 1 Cake (33g-1.164oz),". Shrimp Cakes labels state "Serving Size 1 cake (45g-1.587 oz).The Reference Amount Customarily Consumed (RACC) for "fish and shellfish cake" is "85g cooked; 110g uncooked," according to 21 CFR 101.12, Table 2. 16 L - - 05 Shrimp & Prawns, Cakes, Balls, Etc. Date Published: 01/10/2017 Desc: Frozen Shrimp Cakes 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(i)(2) of the Act [21 U.S.C. §343(i)(2)]. Labels fail to bear ingredients with the common or usual names, as required by 21 CFR 101.4. Frozen Cod Fish Cakes (25ct and 50ct): o sub- ingredients "E471", "E450", "E304", "E330", "E223" and "gluten" are not common or usual names, in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4. o labels fail to declare common or usual name of sub-ingredients for "mashed potatoes," in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4(b)(2). Frozen Shrimp Cakes: o sub- ingredients "E223" "E330" "E331" "E223" "E621" "E102" "E124" and "soja" are not common or usual names, in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4. o labels fail to declare common or usual name of sub-ingredients for "bread crumbs," in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4(b)(2). o "Oil" is not declared according to 21 CFR 101.4(b)(14);The articles are subject to refusal pursuant to 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)]. Labels contain information in two languages but do not repeat all required information in both languages as is required in 21 CFR 101.15(c).; The articles are subject to refusal of admission pursuant to 801(a)(3) in that they appear to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(q) of the Act [21 U.S.C. 343(q)]. Labels fail to bear nutrition information in the correct format as required by 21 CFR 101.9. Nutrient amounts are based on incorrect serving sizes. Cod Fish Cakes labels state "Serving Size 1 Cake (33g-1.164oz),". Shrimp Cakes labels state "Serving Size 1 cake (45g-1.587 oz).The Reference Amount Customarily Consumed (RACC) for "fish and shellfish cake" is "85g cooked; 110g uncooked," according to 21 CFR 101.12, Table 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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