The U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded its list of the Armenian companies whose products are banned in the United States.

In addition to the products of two cheese companies, the products of several Armenian juice and confectionery companies likewise have become banned in the United States.     

As a result, the importing of the non-alcoholic beverages produced by Arsen Ev Nerses LLC, in Shamb Village of Armenia’s Syunik Region, is banned in the US as of July.  

In the meantime, the “tarragon soft drink,” which is produced by Beer of Yerevan CJSC, is banned in the US ever since September 2009. 

The importing of the fruit jelly candy, which is produced by Armenia’s Grand Candy Inc. likewise was banned during the same time period.     

And the Sipan brand lemonade, which is produced by Armenia’s Sam-Har company, is banned in the US ever since October 2011.    

The ban is validated by of the presence of germs in the aforementioned products.