India, July 1 -- During 2024 and early 2025, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) refused a substantial number of food product shipments from India. According to the FDA's import refusal data (Jan 2024 to Apr 2025), there were approximately 2,687 line-item refusals of Indian-origin food products in this period. These refusals span a wide range of product categories - from spices and snacks to grains, oils, fruits, and more, essentially covering all major Indian food export categories. Each refusal represents a shipment line detained and ultimately denied entry into the US due to regulatory violations. Below, we explore the trends, key products and companies, common violation reasons, and the broader patterns and implications for Indi...