Monthly digest
FDA import refusals and import alerts: November 2017
November 1, 2017 to November 30, 2017
In November 2017, FDA refused 473 imported shipment lines (down 31% vs October 2017), added 48 firm listings to import alerts and removed 0; Mexico 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 .
- 473
- shipment lines refused in November 2017
- −31%
- vs October 2017
- 48
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
October 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.
December 2017Countries with the most FDA refusals in November 2017
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
Most common refusal charges in November 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 | 116 |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 86 |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 61 |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 61 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 60 |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 58 |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 42 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 39 |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 37 |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 28 |
Product categories refused in November 2017
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 91 | 19% |
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 49 | 10% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 43 | 9% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 41 | 9% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 39 | 8% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 29 | 6% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (root and tuber vegetables, fungi) | 24 | 5% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (berries, citrus and core fruits) | 21 | 4% |
| Soft Drinks and Waters | 20 | 4% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 20 | 4% |
Import alert changes in November 2017
48 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 | 15 | |
| 16-81 | Seafood products due to the presence of Salmonella | 6 | |
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 6 | |
| 99-08 | Processed human and animal foods for pesticides | 4 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 4 | |
| 99-22 | Foods containing undeclared major food allergens or foods | 3 | |
| 16-120 | Fish and fishery products from foreign processors (mfrs.) | 2 | |
| 34-02 | Confectionery products containing non-nutritive components | 2 | |
| 16-18 | Raw shrimp | 1 | |
| 16-74 | Uneviscerated fish or partially eviscerated fish | 1 | |
| 23-14 | Food products due to the presence of mycotoxins | 1 | |
| 31-03 | Guanabana (soursop) | 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 November 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Patel Retail Pvt.Ltd.Ambernant East | India | 20 |
| Agrofesa SA de CVHermosillo | Mexico | 13 |
| Pure Foods Company (Pvt) LtdLahore | Pakistan | 12 |
| Center PhytochaiSolnechnogorsk | Russia | 11 |
| FarmGroupBarnaul | Russia | 10 |
| Okazaki bussanKoshigaya | Japan | 9 |
| Yesica Yaneth Aleman MonrrealTijuana | Mexico | 8 |
| Pritipaul Singh Investments, Inc.Georgetown | Guyana | 7 |
| Aaron International TradeShenzhen | China | 7 |
| PT. Makmur Jaya SejahteraDENPASAR | Indonesia | 6 |
Questions about November 2017
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in November 2017?
- FDA refused 473 imported food shipment lines in November 2017, compared with 681 in October 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 November 2017?
- In November 2017, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were Mexico (91), India (87) and China (49).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in November 2017?
- 48 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in November 2017, most of them on Import Alert 45-02 (15), Import Alert 16-81 (6) and Import Alert 99-05 (6). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include PATEL RETAIL PVT.LTD., AGROFESA SA DE CV and PURE FOODS COMPANY (PVT) LTD. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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