Monthly digest
FDA import refusals and import alerts: March 2018
March 1, 2018 to March 31, 2018
In March 2018, FDA refused 627 imported shipment lines (down 3% vs February 2018), added 61 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 .
- 627
- shipment lines refused in March 2018
- −3%
- vs February 2018
- 61
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
February 2018
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.
April 2018Countries with the most FDA refusals in March 2018
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
Most common refusal charges in March 2018
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 | 127 |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 90 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 89 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 88 |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 81 |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 72 |
| NCONTACT | No U.S. adverse event contact on supplement label | 52 |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 46 |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 46 |
| NO PROCESS | No scheduled process filed | 46 |
Product categories refused in March 2018
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 123 | 20% |
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 122 | 19% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 49 | 8% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 48 | 8% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (root and tuber vegetables, fungi) | 41 | 7% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 40 | 6% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (berries, citrus and core fruits) | 26 | 4% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 26 | 4% |
| Soft Drinks and Waters | 20 | 3% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 18 | 3% |
Import alert changes in March 2018
61 firm listings added and 0 removed. Alerts with changes, most changes first.
| Alert | Covers | Added | Removed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 21 | |
| 99-08 | Processed human and animal foods for pesticides | 13 | |
| 45-02 | Foods containing illegal and/or undeclared colors | 11 | |
| 16-120 | Fish and fishery products from foreign processors (mfrs.) | 8 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 2 | |
| 16-124 | Aquaculture seafood products due to unapproved drugs | 1 | |
| 16-81 | Seafood products due to the presence of Salmonella | 1 | |
| 21-17 | Papaya from Mexico | 1 | |
| 99-21 | Food products containing undeclared added sulfiting agents | 1 | |
| 99-32 | Human and animal food products from foreign establishments | 1 | |
| 99-35 | Fresh produce that appears to have been prepared, packed | 1 |
Firms with the most FDA records in March 2018
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharma Green S.R.L.Falciano | Italy | 28 |
| Opulence GlobalRichmond Hill | Canada | 21 |
| Xiangjiang Food Co.,LtdNingbo | China | 16 |
| KNF Korea IncGangseo-gu | South Korea | 12 |
| Phils HerbalsBekasi | Indonesia | 11 |
| Falcon Marine Exports Pvt. Ltd.Paradeep | India | 10 |
| Sustainable Seafood Co., Ltd.Cam Lam | Vietnam | 9 |
| Goodcare Pharma Pvt. Ltd.West Bengal | India | 8 |
| Divine Groceries Pvt. Ltd.Nigadi T Satara | India | 8 |
| May Yu Marine Products Co. LtdSouth Dagon T/s | Myanmar | 7 |
Questions about March 2018
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in March 2018?
- FDA refused 627 imported food shipment lines in March 2018, compared with 646 in February 2018. 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 March 2018?
- In March 2018, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were Mexico (93), China (80) and India (78).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in March 2018?
- 61 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in March 2018, most of them on Import Alert 99-05 (21), Import Alert 99-08 (13) and Import Alert 45-02 (11). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include PHARMA GREEN S.R.L., Opulence Global and Xiangjiang Food Co.,Ltd. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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