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FDA import refusals and import alerts: August 2018
August 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018
In August 2018, FDA refused 648 imported shipment lines (up 4% vs July 2018), added 59 firm listings to import alerts and removed 0; India 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 .
- 648
- shipment lines refused in August 2018
- +4%
- vs July 2018
- 59
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
July 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.
September 2018Countries with the most FDA refusals in August 2018
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
| Country | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| India | 105 | 16% |
| China | 65 | 10% |
| Mexico | 62 | 10% |
| Colombia | 55 | 8% |
| Brazil | 32 | 5% |
| Philippines | 26 | 4% |
| Italy | 25 | 4% |
| Indonesia | 24 | 4% |
| Vietnam | 23 | 4% |
| South Korea | 22 | 3% |
Most common refusal charges in August 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 | 129 |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 128 |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 83 |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 71 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 66 |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 58 |
| NO PROCESS | No scheduled process filed | 53 |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 51 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 44 |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 41 |
Product categories refused in August 2018
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 122 | 19% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 58 | 9% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 57 | 9% |
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 46 | 7% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 40 | 6% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 39 | 6% |
| Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch | 38 | 6% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 31 | 5% |
| Macaroni and Noodle Products | 30 | 5% |
| Snack Food Items | 23 | 4% |
Import alert changes in August 2018
59 firm listings added and 0 removed. Alerts with changes, most changes first.
| Alert | Covers | Added | Removed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16-127 | All seafood due to chloramphenicol | 17 | |
| 99-08 | Processed human and animal foods for pesticides | 10 | |
| 45-02 | Foods containing illegal and/or undeclared colors | 9 | |
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 6 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 4 | |
| 99-32 | Human and animal food products from foreign establishments | 3 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 3 | |
| 99-21 | Food products containing undeclared added sulfiting agents | 2 | |
| 22-01 | Cantaloupes from Mexico | 1 | |
| 31-03 | Guanabana (soursop) | 1 | |
| 54-16 | Products that are marketed as foods, including products | 1 | |
| 99-22 | Foods containing undeclared major food allergens or foods | 1 | |
| 99-35 | Fresh produce that appears to have been prepared, packed | 1 |
Firms with the most FDA records in August 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 | 20 |
| Tesa SRLFoligno | Italy | 16 |
| Everrich Foods India Pvt LtdBengaluru | India | 15 |
| Kairos Comercio Imp e Exp LtdaVila Velha | Brazil | 13 |
| Mekong Joint StockCan Tho | Vietnam | 12 |
| Greenland Group For Food IndustriesAl Sharqia | Egypt | 12 |
| Westland Co-Operative Dairy Company LimitedRolleston | New Zealand | 11 |
| Sun Mark LtdGreenford | United Kingdom | 11 |
| Bikanervala Foods Private LimitedSonepat | India | 11 |
| Dalian Hongdao Marine Products Co., Ltd.Dalian | China | 10 |
Questions about August 2018
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in August 2018?
- FDA refused 648 imported food shipment lines in August 2018, compared with 623 in July 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 August 2018?
- In August 2018, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were India (105), China (65) and Mexico (62).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in August 2018?
- 59 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in August 2018, most of them on Import Alert 16-127 (17), Import Alert 99-08 (10) and Import Alert 45-02 (9). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include Global Food Solutions, Incorporated, TESA SRL and EVERRICH FOODS INDIA PVT LTD. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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