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FDA import refusals and import alerts: June 2017
June 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017
In June 2017, FDA refused 680 imported shipment lines (up 3% vs May 2017), added 54 firm listings to import alerts and removed 0; Mexico 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 .
- 680
- shipment lines refused in June 2017
- +3%
- vs May 2017
- 54
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
Countries with the most FDA refusals in June 2017
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
Most common refusal charges in June 2017
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 | 165 |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 113 |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 110 |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 90 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 81 |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 78 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 67 |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 43 |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 37 |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 35 |
Product categories refused in June 2017
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 80 | 12% |
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 74 | 11% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 68 | 10% |
| Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch | 41 | 6% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 41 | 6% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (root and tuber vegetables, fungi) | 34 | 5% |
| Snack Food Items | 33 | 5% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 30 | 4% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 30 | 4% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 27 | 4% |
Import alert changes in June 2017
54 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 | 14 | |
| 99-08 | Processed human and animal foods for pesticides | 12 | |
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 8 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 3 | |
| 16-119 | Fish and fishery products for importer and foreign processor | 2 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 2 | |
| 99-22 | Foods containing undeclared major food allergens or foods | 2 | |
| 16-02 | All dried shark fins, dried fish maws and dried shark | 1 | |
| 16-04 | Seafood products that appear to be misbranded | 1 | |
| 16-05 | Mahimahi from Ecuador and Taiwan due to histamine | 1 | |
| 16-124 | Aquaculture seafood products due to unapproved drugs | 1 | |
| 16-125 | Refrigerated (not frozen with proper labeling) raw fish | 1 | |
| 16-35 | Raw and cooked shrimp from India | 1 | |
| 16-74 | Uneviscerated fish or partially eviscerated fish | 1 | |
| 21-17 | Papaya from Mexico | 1 | |
| 40-05 | Adulterated and misbranded infant formula | 1 | |
| 54-16 | Products that are marketed as foods, including products | 1 | |
| 99-38 | Low-acid canned foods or acidified foods due to inadequate | 1 |
Firms with the most FDA records in June 2017
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pulmuone Product Excellent CenteEUMSUNG | South Korea | 18 |
| Comercializadora PepsicoCiudad De Mexico | Mexico | 18 |
| Sichuan Province Chuannan Brewing Co., Ltd.Meishan | China | 17 |
| SichuanpixiandoubanChengdu | China | 14 |
| Agugiaro & Figna Molini S.p.A.Collecchio | Italy | 13 |
| Natural VitalityBrendale | Australia | 11 |
| Herbalife Formula 1Caracas | Venezuela | 11 |
| D.S.C. Trading Ltd. A/SHvidovre | Denmark | 10 |
| Rubezahl Schokoladen GmbHDettingen Unter Teck | Germany | 9 |
| The Hut Group LimitedCHESHIRE | United Kingdom | 8 |
Questions about June 2017
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in June 2017?
- FDA refused 680 imported food shipment lines in June 2017, compared with 660 in May 2017. 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 June 2017?
- In June 2017, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were Mexico (122), China (87) and India (68).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in June 2017?
- 54 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in June 2017, most of them on Import Alert 45-02 (14), Import Alert 99-08 (12) and Import Alert 99-05 (8). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include PULMUONE PRODUCT EXCELLENT CENTE, COMERCIALIZADORA PEPSICO and Sichuan Province Chuannan Brewing Co., Ltd.. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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