Monthly digest
FDA import refusals and import alerts: May 2018
May 1, 2018 to May 31, 2018
In May 2018, FDA refused 628 imported shipment lines (down 10% vs April 2018), added 53 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 .
- 628
- shipment lines refused in May 2018
- −10%
- vs April 2018
- 53
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
April 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.
June 2018Countries with the most FDA refusals in May 2018
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
| Country | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 138 | 22% |
| China | 60 | 10% |
| India | 59 | 9% |
| Indonesia | 40 | 6% |
| Vietnam | 33 | 5% |
| Japan | 29 | 5% |
| United Kingdom | 26 | 4% |
| Brazil | 22 | 4% |
| Philippines | 17 | 3% |
| Bangladesh | 16 | 3% |
Most common refusal charges in May 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 | 118 |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 84 |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 79 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 76 |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 74 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 54 |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 43 |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 33 |
| VETDRUGRES | Animal drug residue | 28 |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 25 |
Product categories refused in May 2018
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 120 | 19% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 54 | 9% |
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 51 | 8% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 49 | 8% |
| Snack Food Items | 48 | 8% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (root and tuber vegetables, fungi) | 40 | 6% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 37 | 6% |
| Soft Drinks and Waters | 26 | 4% |
| Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch | 25 | 4% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 22 | 4% |
Import alert changes in May 2018
53 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 | 10 | |
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 8 | |
| 45-02 | Foods containing illegal and/or undeclared colors | 5 | |
| 16-18 | Raw shrimp | 3 | |
| 16-74 | Uneviscerated fish or partially eviscerated fish | 3 | |
| 21-17 | Papaya from Mexico | 3 | |
| 99-21 | Food products containing undeclared added sulfiting agents | 3 | |
| 99-38 | Low-acid canned foods or acidified foods due to inadequate | 3 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 3 | |
| 16-35 | Raw and cooked shrimp from India | 2 | |
| 99-35 | Fresh produce that appears to have been prepared, packed | 2 | |
| 99-37 | Low-acid canned foods and acidified foods without filed | 2 | |
| 16-120 | Fish and fishery products from foreign processors (mfrs.) | 1 | |
| 16-124 | Aquaculture seafood products due to unapproved drugs | 1 | |
| 16-81 | Seafood products due to the presence of Salmonella | 1 | |
| 23-14 | Food products due to the presence of mycotoxins | 1 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 1 | |
| 99-32 | Human and animal food products from foreign establishments | 1 |
Firms with the most FDA records in May 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Comercializadora PepsicoCiudad De Mexico | Mexico | 23 |
| Changle Juquan Foods Co., Ltd.Fuzhou | China | 15 |
| Viet Thang Private LimitedNha Trang City | Vietnam | 14 |
| Global Food Solutions, IncorporatedSan Pablo City | Philippines | 11 |
| Randa TunisieTunis Aeroport | Tunisia | 11 |
| SABRITAS, S.de R.L. de C.V.Ciudad De Mexico | Mexico | 10 |
| Obson International Pvt. Ltd.Mumbai | India | 10 |
| lpesca-lndustria de Frio e Pesca S.A.Fortaleza | Brazil | 10 |
| Provitus Dabrowscy ,Malesa S.J.Zambrow | Poland | 8 |
| CV Anugerah Abadi LestariMedan | Indonesia | 8 |
Questions about May 2018
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in May 2018?
- FDA refused 628 imported food shipment lines in May 2018, compared with 701 in April 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 May 2018?
- In May 2018, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were Mexico (138), China (60) and India (59).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in May 2018?
- 53 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in May 2018, most of them on Import Alert 99-08 (10), Import Alert 99-05 (8) and Import Alert 45-02 (5). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include COMERCIALIZADORA PEPSICO, Changle Juquan Foods Co., Ltd. and Viet Thang Private Limited. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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