Monthly digest
FDA import refusals and import alerts: July 2017
July 1, 2017 to July 31, 2017
In July 2017, FDA refused 674 imported shipment lines (down 1% vs June 2017), added 47 firm listings to import alerts and removed 0; India had the most refusals and FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance) was the most common charge (as of October 26, 2026).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 674
- shipment lines refused in July 2017
- −1%
- vs June 2017
- 47
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
June 2017
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.
August 2017Countries with the most FDA refusals in July 2017
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
Most common refusal charges in July 2017
FDA records one or more charge codes on every refused line, so counts can exceed the number of lines.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines |
|---|---|---|
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 118 |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 93 |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 91 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 73 |
| MFRHACCP | Seafood HACCP requirements not met | 70 |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 66 |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 51 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 48 |
| UNAPPROVED | Unapproved new drug | 42 |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 40 |
Product categories refused in July 2017
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 189 | 28% |
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 85 | 13% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 58 | 9% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 37 | 5% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 37 | 5% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 36 | 5% |
| Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch | 32 | 5% |
| Snack Food Items | 28 | 4% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (root and tuber vegetables, fungi) | 21 | 3% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 21 | 3% |
Import alert changes in July 2017
47 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 | 9 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 5 | |
| 45-02 | Foods containing illegal and/or undeclared colors | 4 | |
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 4 | |
| 16-04 | Seafood products that appear to be misbranded | 3 | |
| 16-74 | Uneviscerated fish or partially eviscerated fish | 3 | |
| 16-81 | Seafood products due to the presence of Salmonella | 3 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 3 | |
| 16-35 | Raw and cooked shrimp from India | 2 | |
| 23-14 | Food products due to the presence of mycotoxins | 2 | |
| 54-16 | Products that are marketed as foods, including products | 2 | |
| 99-23 | Produce due to contamination with human pathogens | 2 | |
| 16-05 | Mahimahi from Ecuador and Taiwan due to histamine | 1 | |
| 16-129 | Seafood products due to nitrofurans | 1 | |
| 21-17 | Papaya from Mexico | 1 | |
| 99-29 | All vegetable protein products from China for animal | 1 | |
| 99-38 | Low-acid canned foods or acidified foods due to inadequate | 1 |
Firms with the most FDA records in July 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May Yu Marine Products Co. LtdSouth Dagon T/s | Myanmar | 55 |
| New Life Natural Vegetation CellFreeport City | Bahamas | 16 |
| Zhanjiang Fuchang Aquatic Products Freezing PlantZhanjiang | China | 15 |
| Cosmetic Distribution Company "Fiora" LtdMoscow | Russia | 14 |
| Patisserie Pasquier Saint Valery SASSt Valery en Caux | France | 13 |
| Dhara Foods Pvt .LtdAnand | India | 11 |
| Comercializadora PepsicoCiudad De Mexico | Mexico | 11 |
| Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat PapadMumbai | India | 10 |
| Ismail Industries Limited - BisconniKarachi | Pakistan | 10 |
| Agustiner .S.AMar Del Plata | Argentina | 9 |
Questions about July 2017
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in July 2017?
- FDA refused 674 imported food shipment lines in July 2017, compared with 680 in June 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 July 2017?
- In July 2017, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were India (117), China (69) and Mexico (68).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in July 2017?
- 47 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in July 2017, most of them on Import Alert 99-08 (9), Import Alert 99-39 (5) and Import Alert 45-02 (4). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include MAY YU MARINE PRODUCTS CO. LTD, NEW LIFE NATURAL VEGETATION CELL and ZHANJIANG FUCHANG AQUATIC PRODUCTS FREEZING PLANT. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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