Monthly digest
FDA import refusals and import alerts: April 2018
April 1, 2018 to April 30, 2018
In April 2018, FDA refused 701 imported shipment lines (up 12% vs March 2018), added 48 firm listings to import alerts and removed 0; China 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 .
- 701
- shipment lines refused in April 2018
- +12%
- vs March 2018
- 48
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
March 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.
May 2018Countries with the most FDA refusals in April 2018
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
| Country | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| China | 122 | 17% |
| India | 109 | 16% |
| Mexico | 85 | 12% |
| Canada | 39 | 6% |
| Japan | 32 | 5% |
| Philippines | 27 | 4% |
| United Kingdom | 22 | 3% |
| New Zealand | 17 | 2% |
| Russia | 16 | 2% |
| Iran | 15 | 2% |
Most common refusal charges in April 2018
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 | 138 |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 137 |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 110 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 81 |
| VETDRUGRES | Animal drug residue | 72 |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 68 |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 54 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 47 |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 46 |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 45 |
Product categories refused in April 2018
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 138 | 20% |
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 112 | 16% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 53 | 8% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 50 | 7% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 45 | 6% |
| Soft Drinks and Waters | 36 | 5% |
| Chocolate and Cocoa Products | 31 | 4% |
| Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch | 27 | 4% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (root and tuber vegetables, fungi) | 27 | 4% |
| Snack Food Items | 21 | 3% |
Import alert changes in April 2018
48 firm listings added and 0 removed. Alerts with changes, most changes first.
| Alert | Covers | Added | Removed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 14 | |
| 99-08 | Processed human and animal foods for pesticides | 7 | |
| 45-02 | Foods containing illegal and/or undeclared colors | 4 | |
| 16-81 | Seafood products due to the presence of Salmonella | 3 | |
| 21-17 | Papaya from Mexico | 3 | |
| 16-120 | Fish and fishery products from foreign processors (mfrs.) | 2 | |
| 16-124 | Aquaculture seafood products due to unapproved drugs | 2 | |
| 16-35 | Raw and cooked shrimp from India | 2 | |
| 23-12 | Coconut due to the presence of microbiological contamination | 2 | |
| 23-14 | Food products due to the presence of mycotoxins | 2 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 2 | |
| 12-03 | Imported soft cheese and soft ripened cheese from France | 1 | |
| 25-05 | Dried fungus (mushrooms) from Hong Kong and PROC for filth | 1 | |
| 99-29 | All vegetable protein products from China for animal | 1 | |
| 99-32 | Human and animal food products from foreign establishments | 1 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 1 |
Firms with the most FDA records in April 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shantou Olive Pharmaceutical Co.,LtdShantou | China | 57 |
| Khanna CardsJalandhar | India | 18 |
| Opulence GlobalRichmond Hill | Canada | 17 |
| Urum Ada Co (Pis)Urmia | Iran | 13 |
| Petfoodnz InternationalGisborne | New Zealand | 13 |
| Evs S.A.St-legier-la Chiesaz | Switzerland | 11 |
| Changle Juquan Foods Co., Ltd.Fuzhou | China | 10 |
| Mecro systemBucharest | Romania | 10 |
| Rafael Gutierrez BerasSanto Domingo | Dominican Republic | 10 |
| Adani Food Products Pvt LtdRajkot | India | 9 |
Questions about April 2018
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in April 2018?
- FDA refused 701 imported food shipment lines in April 2018, compared with 627 in March 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 April 2018?
- In April 2018, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were China (122), India (109) and Mexico (85).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in April 2018?
- 48 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in April 2018, most of them on Import Alert 99-05 (14), Import Alert 99-08 (7) and Import Alert 45-02 (4). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include Shantou Olive Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd, Khanna Cards and Opulence Global. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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