Monthly digest
FDA import refusals and import alerts: October 2016
October 1, 2016 to October 31, 2016
In October 2016, FDA refused 910 imported shipment lines, added 44 firm listings to import alerts and removed 0; India had the most refusals and NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label) was the most common charge (as of October 26, 2026).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 910
- shipment lines refused in October 2016
- 0
- lines refused in September 2016
- 44
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
Counts can rise after publication because FDA's refusal data includes only final actions and is updated weekly. We recompute every month on each run.
November 2016Countries with the most FDA refusals in October 2016
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
| Country | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| India | 125 | 14% |
| Mexico | 110 | 12% |
| Egypt | 50 | 5% |
| Indonesia | 41 | 5% |
| Greece | 40 | 4% |
| China | 39 | 4% |
| United Kingdom | 39 | 4% |
| Netherlands | 38 | 4% |
| Canada | 35 | 4% |
| Thailand | 33 | 4% |
Most common refusal charges in October 2016
FDA records one or more charge codes on every refused line, so counts can exceed the number of lines.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines |
|---|---|---|
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 206 |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 160 |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 143 |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 128 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 117 |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 111 |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 94 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 65 |
| UNAPPROVED | Unapproved new drug | 45 |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 39 |
Product categories refused in October 2016
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 166 | 18% |
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 165 | 18% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 99 | 11% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 87 | 10% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 62 | 7% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 40 | 4% |
| Snack Food Items | 36 | 4% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 30 | 3% |
| Soft Drinks and Waters | 30 | 3% |
| Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements | 25 | 3% |
Import alert changes in October 2016
44 firm listings added and 0 removed. Alerts with changes, most changes first.
| Alert | Covers | Added | Removed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99-08 | Processed human and animal foods for pesticides | 8 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 7 | |
| 45-02 | Foods containing illegal and/or undeclared colors | 4 | |
| 16-18 | Raw shrimp | 3 | |
| 16-81 | Seafood products due to the presence of Salmonella | 3 | |
| 21-17 | Papaya from Mexico | 3 | |
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 3 | |
| 16-35 | Raw and cooked shrimp from India | 2 | |
| 54-16 | Products that are marketed as foods, including products | 2 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 2 | |
| 16-120 | Fish and fishery products from foreign processors (mfrs.) | 1 | |
| 16-125 | Refrigerated (not frozen with proper labeling) raw fish | 1 | |
| 16-129 | Seafood products due to nitrofurans | 1 | |
| 16-39 | Ready-to-eat seafood for Listeria monocytogenes | 1 | |
| 22-01 | Cantaloupes from Mexico | 1 | |
| 99-23 | Produce due to contamination with human pathogens | 1 | |
| 99-38 | Low-acid canned foods or acidified foods due to inadequate | 1 |
Firms with the most FDA records in October 2016
Counts are FDA records dated in the month (refusals, import alert listings and other events), not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | Country | Records in month |
|---|---|---|
| Sons Stayroy Tsiknaki CoHeraklion | Greece | 39 |
| Belgica De Weerd, B.V.Breda | Netherlands | 27 |
| Chic Foods (Thailand) LimitedBang Saphan | Thailand | 24 |
| Harihar Foods Pvt LtdAhmedabad | India | 23 |
| Vending Products of CanadaEtobicoke | Canada | 18 |
| Nutribiotech Co LtdSeoul | South Korea | 18 |
| Besuzzi Gida Tur. Hay.San.Tic.LtKartepe | Turkey | 18 |
| Mahashian Di Hatti Pvt. Ltd.Gurgram | India | 17 |
| M/S Jhaveri IndustriesUmargam | India | 16 |
| Health SupplementsTourlaville | France | 16 |
Questions about October 2016
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in October 2016?
- FDA refused 910 imported food shipment lines in October 2016. Counts can rise after publication because FDA's refusal data includes only final actions and is updated weekly.
- Which countries had the most FDA refusals in October 2016?
- In October 2016, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were India (125), Mexico (110) and Egypt (50).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in October 2016?
- 44 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in October 2016, most of them on Import Alert 99-08 (8), Import Alert 99-19 (7) and Import Alert 45-02 (4). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include SONS STAYROY TSIKNAKI CO, Belgica De Weerd, B.V. and Chic Foods (Thailand) Limited. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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