Monthly digest
FDA import refusals and import alerts: July 2018
July 1, 2018 to July 31, 2018
In July 2018, FDA refused 623 imported shipment lines (down 5% vs June 2018), added 55 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 .
- 623
- shipment lines refused in July 2018
- −5%
- vs June 2018
- 55
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
June 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.
August 2018Countries with the most FDA refusals in July 2018
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
| Country | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| India | 138 | 22% |
| Mexico | 83 | 13% |
| China | 81 | 13% |
| South Korea | 28 | 4% |
| Italy | 27 | 4% |
| Canada | 23 | 4% |
| Vietnam | 22 | 4% |
| Thailand | 19 | 3% |
| United Kingdom | 18 | 3% |
| Indonesia | 18 | 3% |
Most common refusal charges in July 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 | 113 |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 90 |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 88 |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 85 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 65 |
| NO PROCESS | No scheduled process filed | 50 |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 38 |
| UNAPPROVED | Unapproved new drug | 37 |
| FALSE | False or misleading labeling | 36 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 35 |
Product categories refused in July 2018
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 160 | 26% |
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 73 | 12% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 59 | 9% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 56 | 9% |
| Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch | 41 | 7% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 27 | 4% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (root and tuber vegetables, fungi) | 26 | 4% |
| Snack Food Items | 24 | 4% |
| Dressings and Condiments | 21 | 3% |
| Chocolate and Cocoa Products | 15 | 2% |
Import alert changes in July 2018
55 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 | 27 | |
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 8 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 4 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 3 | |
| 45-02 | Foods containing illegal and/or undeclared colors | 2 | |
| 16-120 | Fish and fishery products from foreign processors (mfrs.) | 1 | |
| 16-124 | Aquaculture seafood products due to unapproved drugs | 1 | |
| 16-127 | All seafood due to chloramphenicol | 1 | |
| 16-81 | Seafood products due to the presence of Salmonella | 1 | |
| 21-07 | Tamarind and tamarind products (fresh, frozen, dried, and/or | 1 | |
| 25-05 | Dried fungus (mushrooms) from Hong Kong and PROC for filth | 1 | |
| 54-14 | Dietary supplement products from firms that have not met | 1 | |
| 71-04 | Food for animals due to the presence of Salmonella | 1 | |
| 99-21 | Food products containing undeclared added sulfiting agents | 1 | |
| 99-23 | Produce due to contamination with human pathogens | 1 | |
| 99-37 | Low-acid canned foods and acidified foods without filed | 1 |
Firms with the most FDA records in July 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Doking Food Co. Ltd.Shangqiu | China | 25 |
| Paranhae Co., LtdSongpa | South Korea | 21 |
| Mahashian Di Hatti Pvt. Ltd.Gurgram | India | 16 |
| Elmac FoodsHaora | India | 15 |
| Comercializadora PepsicoCiudad De Mexico | Mexico | 15 |
| R.S.Rice MillsAmritsar | India | 12 |
| Keshodwala Foods (Unit 1)Veraval | India | 12 |
| Jiangxi Junma Foods Co.,LTDShangrao City | China | 11 |
| GPNutrition, Ltd.London | United Kingdom | 10 |
| Square Food & Beverage LimitedSalgaria | Bangladesh | 9 |
Questions about July 2018
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in July 2018?
- FDA refused 623 imported food shipment lines in July 2018, compared with 654 in June 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 July 2018?
- In July 2018, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were India (138), Mexico (83) and China (81).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in July 2018?
- 55 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in July 2018, most of them on Import Alert 99-08 (27), Import Alert 99-05 (8) and Import Alert 99-19 (4). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include Shanghai Doking Food Co. Ltd., PARANHAE CO., LTD and Mahashian Di Hatti Pvt. Ltd.. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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