Monthly digest
FDA import refusals and import alerts: November 2016
November 1, 2016 to November 30, 2016
In November 2016, FDA refused 774 imported shipment lines (down 15% vs October 2016), added 65 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 .
- 774
- shipment lines refused in November 2016
- −15%
- vs October 2016
- 65
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
October 2016
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.
December 2016Countries with the most FDA refusals in November 2016
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
Most common refusal charges in November 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 | 198 |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 137 |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 134 |
| NO PROCESS | No scheduled process filed | 99 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 89 |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 82 |
| NEEDS FCE | Processor not registered for canned or acidified foods | 67 |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 66 |
| NCONTACT | No U.S. adverse event contact on supplement label | 66 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 66 |
Product categories refused in November 2016
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 130 | 17% |
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 128 | 17% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 89 | 11% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 54 | 7% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 54 | 7% |
| Soft Drinks and Waters | 35 | 5% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 32 | 4% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 30 | 4% |
| Snack Food Items | 28 | 4% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (root and tuber vegetables, fungi) | 26 | 3% |
Import alert changes in November 2016
65 firm listings added and 0 removed. Alerts with changes, most changes first.
| Alert | Covers | Added | Removed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45-02 | Foods containing illegal and/or undeclared colors | 13 | |
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 13 | |
| 99-08 | Processed human and animal foods for pesticides | 6 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 6 | |
| 16-74 | Uneviscerated fish or partially eviscerated fish | 4 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 4 | |
| 16-119 | Fish and fishery products for importer and foreign processor | 2 | |
| 16-124 | Aquaculture seafood products due to unapproved drugs | 2 | |
| 16-35 | Raw and cooked shrimp from India | 2 | |
| 12-03 | Imported soft cheese and soft ripened cheese from France | 1 | |
| 16-120 | Fish and fishery products from foreign processors (mfrs.) | 1 | |
| 16-81 | Seafood products due to the presence of Salmonella | 1 | |
| 21-07 | Tamarind and tamarind products (fresh, frozen, dried, and/or | 1 | |
| 21-17 | Papaya from Mexico | 1 | |
| 24-11 | Dried peppers from Mexico | 1 | |
| 25-05 | Dried fungus (mushrooms) from Hong Kong and PROC for filth | 1 | |
| 26-04 | Expressed mustard oil | 1 | |
| 34-02 | Confectionery products containing non-nutritive components | 1 | |
| 54-14 | Dietary supplement products from firms that have not met | 1 | |
| 54-16 | Products that are marketed as foods, including products | 1 | |
| 99-23 | Produce due to contamination with human pathogens | 1 | |
| 99-35 | Fresh produce that appears to have been prepared, packed | 1 |
Firms with the most FDA records in November 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Equisalud S.L.U.Huarte | Spain | 42 |
| CapsularDergachi | Ukraine | 20 |
| James McDaid & SonsRamelton | Ireland | 18 |
| Koeleman India Pvt LtdBangalore | India | 17 |
| Alcaparras Luxeapers SLUNacimiento | Spain | 16 |
| Okonet Europe Kereskedelmi EsDabas | Hungary | 16 |
| Comercializadora PepsicoCiudad De Mexico | Mexico | 15 |
| Chic Foods (Thailand) LimitedBang Saphan | Thailand | 14 |
| Duolife SAWieckowice | Poland | 14 |
| Rummo Lenta Lavorazione SpaBenevento | Italy | 13 |
Questions about November 2016
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in November 2016?
- FDA refused 774 imported food shipment lines in November 2016, compared with 910 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 November 2016?
- In November 2016, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were India (108), Mexico (104) and Spain (69).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in November 2016?
- 65 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in November 2016, most of them on Import Alert 45-02 (13), Import Alert 99-05 (13) and Import Alert 99-08 (6). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include Equisalud S.L.U., Capsular and James McDaid & Sons. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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