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FDA import refusals and import alerts: June 2018
June 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018
In June 2018, FDA refused 654 imported shipment lines (up 4% vs May 2018), added 103 firm listings to import alerts and removed 0; India 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 .
- 654
- shipment lines refused in June 2018
- +4%
- vs May 2018
- 103
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
Countries with the most FDA refusals in June 2018
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
| Country | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| India | 109 | 17% |
| Mexico | 86 | 13% |
| China | 82 | 13% |
| Philippines | 33 | 5% |
| South Korea | 28 | 4% |
| Greece | 24 | 4% |
| Vietnam | 19 | 3% |
| Israel | 16 | 2% |
| Dominican Republic | 15 | 2% |
| Poland | 14 | 2% |
Most common refusal charges in June 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 | 117 |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 95 |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 92 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 69 |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 62 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 58 |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 57 |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 54 |
| VETDRUGRES | Animal drug residue | 48 |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 47 |
Product categories refused in June 2018
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 139 | 21% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 62 | 9% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 49 | 7% |
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 48 | 7% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (root and tuber vegetables, fungi) | 43 | 7% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 42 | 6% |
| Snack Food Items | 36 | 6% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 36 | 6% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 30 | 5% |
| Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch | 26 | 4% |
Import alert changes in June 2018
103 firm listings added and 0 removed. Alerts with changes, most changes first.
| Alert | Covers | Added | Removed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 58 | |
| 23-12 | Coconut due to the presence of microbiological contamination | 9 | |
| 99-08 | Processed human and animal foods for pesticides | 7 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 6 | |
| 16-35 | Raw and cooked shrimp from India | 3 | |
| 16-124 | Aquaculture seafood products due to unapproved drugs | 2 | |
| 16-129 | Seafood products due to nitrofurans | 2 | |
| 16-81 | Seafood products due to the presence of Salmonella | 2 | |
| 54-16 | Products that are marketed as foods, including products | 2 | |
| 99-22 | Foods containing undeclared major food allergens or foods | 2 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 2 | |
| 16-74 | Uneviscerated fish or partially eviscerated fish | 1 | |
| 21-11 | Ackees due to Hypoglycin A | 1 | |
| 21-12 | Frozen and refrigerated guacamole and processed avocado | 1 | |
| 21-17 | Papaya from Mexico | 1 | |
| 23-14 | Food products due to the presence of mycotoxins | 1 | |
| 45-02 | Foods containing illegal and/or undeclared colors | 1 | |
| 71-04 | Food for animals due to the presence of Salmonella | 1 | |
| 99-31 | Food products due to the presence of melamine and/or | 1 |
Firms with the most FDA records in June 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Global Food Solutions, IncorporatedSan Pablo City | Philippines | 18 |
| Changle Juquan Foods Co., Ltd.Fuzhou | China | 17 |
| Mahashian Di Hatti Pvt. Ltd.Gurgram | India | 17 |
| Jiangxi Junma Foods Co.,LTDShangrao City | China | 17 |
| Kolbo Hazi Hinam LtdHolon | Israel | 16 |
| Comercializadora PepsicoCiudad De Mexico | Mexico | 15 |
| Magic Melt Foods IncCebu | Philippines | 9 |
| Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala Pvt LtdThrissur | India | 8 |
| Agricola Palmeiras Agripal S.AGuayaquil | Ecuador | 8 |
| Coca Cola Hbc PolskaRadzymin | Poland | 7 |
Questions about June 2018
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in June 2018?
- FDA refused 654 imported food shipment lines in June 2018, compared with 628 in May 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 June 2018?
- In June 2018, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were India (109), Mexico (86) and China (82).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in June 2018?
- 103 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in June 2018, most of them on Import Alert 99-05 (58), Import Alert 23-12 (9) and Import Alert 99-08 (7). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include Global Food Solutions, Incorporated, Changle Juquan Foods Co., Ltd. and Mahashian Di Hatti Pvt. Ltd.. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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