Monthly digest
FDA import refusals and import alerts: September 2017
September 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017
In September 2017, FDA refused 598 imported shipment lines (down 32% vs August 2017), added 39 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 .
- 598
- shipment lines refused in September 2017
- −32%
- vs August 2017
- 39
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
August 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.
October 2017Countries with the most FDA refusals in September 2017
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
| Country | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 82 | 14% |
| India | 68 | 11% |
| China | 47 | 8% |
| Ghana | 42 | 7% |
| United Kingdom | 29 | 5% |
| Colombia | 23 | 4% |
| Costa Rica | 22 | 4% |
| Japan | 20 | 3% |
| Italy | 19 | 3% |
| Vietnam | 19 | 3% |
Most common refusal charges in September 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 | 141 |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 82 |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 79 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 76 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 63 |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 63 |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 57 |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 45 |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 44 |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 38 |
Product categories refused in September 2017
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 110 | 18% |
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 55 | 9% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 46 | 8% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 36 | 6% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 35 | 6% |
| Snack Food Items | 31 | 5% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 29 | 5% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 28 | 5% |
| Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch | 23 | 4% |
| Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil) | 19 | 3% |
Import alert changes in September 2017
39 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 | 10 | |
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 7 | |
| 16-35 | Raw and cooked shrimp from India | 3 | |
| 16-81 | Seafood products due to the presence of Salmonella | 3 | |
| 54-16 | Products that are marketed as foods, including products | 3 | |
| 99-08 | Processed human and animal foods for pesticides | 3 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 3 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 2 | |
| 16-119 | Fish and fishery products for importer and foreign processor | 1 | |
| 16-74 | Uneviscerated fish or partially eviscerated fish | 1 | |
| 99-22 | Foods containing undeclared major food allergens or foods | 1 | |
| 99-29 | All vegetable protein products from China for animal | 1 | |
| 99-32 | Human and animal food products from foreign establishments | 1 |
Firms with the most FDA records in September 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentos Prosalud SABarranca | Costa Rica | 22 |
| TOV "Universal Fish Company"Kupyansk | Ukraine | 15 |
| Comercializadora PepsicoCiudad De Mexico | Mexico | 14 |
| Bulk Powders USA Limited Unit 1Colchester | United Kingdom | 14 |
| Girnar Food & Beverages Private LimitedMumbai | India | 12 |
| Saratovskaya ConfectionarySaratov | Russia | 10 |
| Rehaan HerbalsJodhpur | India | 8 |
| N R Instant Produce Co LtdKrathum Baen | Thailand | 7 |
| Hubei Fomdas Foods Co., Ltd.Yidu | China | 7 |
| Ontario Impex of Canada Ltd.Brampton | Canada | 7 |
Questions about September 2017
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in September 2017?
- FDA refused 598 imported food shipment lines in September 2017, compared with 882 in August 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 September 2017?
- In September 2017, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were Mexico (82), India (68) and China (47).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in September 2017?
- 39 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in September 2017, most of them on Import Alert 45-02 (10), Import Alert 99-05 (7) and Import Alert 16-35 (3). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include Alimentos Prosalud SA, TOV "Universal Fish Company" and COMERCIALIZADORA PEPSICO. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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