Monthly digest
FDA import refusals and import alerts: September 2018
September 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018
In September 2018, FDA refused 484 imported shipment lines (down 25% vs August 2018), added 39 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 .
- 484
- shipment lines refused in September 2018
- −25%
- vs August 2018
- 39
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
August 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.
October 2018Countries with the most FDA refusals in September 2018
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
| Country | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| India | 121 | 25% |
| Mexico | 66 | 14% |
| Philippines | 37 | 8% |
| Vietnam | 31 | 6% |
| China | 29 | 6% |
| Indonesia | 18 | 4% |
| United Kingdom | 14 | 3% |
| Thailand | 12 | 2% |
| Brazil | 11 | 2% |
| Peru | 9 | 2% |
Most common refusal charges in September 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 | 119 |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 86 |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 74 |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 55 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 40 |
| NEEDS FCE | Processor not registered for canned or acidified foods | 29 |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 29 |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 28 |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 28 |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 23 |
Product categories refused in September 2018
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 97 | 20% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 62 | 13% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 49 | 10% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 41 | 8% |
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 41 | 8% |
| Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch | 25 | 5% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 21 | 4% |
| Dressings and Condiments | 18 | 4% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 17 | 4% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (root and tuber vegetables, fungi) | 15 | 3% |
Import alert changes in September 2018
39 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 | 8 | |
| 45-02 | Foods containing illegal and/or undeclared colors | 6 | |
| 16-81 | Seafood products due to the presence of Salmonella | 4 | |
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 4 | |
| 16-39 | Ready-to-eat seafood for Listeria monocytogenes | 3 | |
| 12-03 | Imported soft cheese and soft ripened cheese from France | 2 | |
| 23-14 | Food products due to the presence of mycotoxins | 2 | |
| 71-04 | Food for animals due to the presence of Salmonella | 2 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 2 | |
| 16-105 | Fish and fishery products from specific | 1 | |
| 21-17 | Papaya from Mexico | 1 | |
| 40-05 | Adulterated and misbranded infant formula | 1 | |
| 99-23 | Produce due to contamination with human pathogens | 1 | |
| 99-32 | Human and animal food products from foreign establishments | 1 | |
| 99-35 | Fresh produce that appears to have been prepared, packed | 1 |
Firms with the most FDA records in September 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Desai Brothers LimitedPune | India | 31 |
| Global Food Solutions, IncorporatedSan Pablo City | Philippines | 29 |
| Viet Nam Just Fish Company LimitedNha Trang | Vietnam | 15 |
| Mahashian Di Hatti Pvt. Ltd.Gurgram | India | 13 |
| PT. Makmur Jaya SejahteraDENPASAR | Indonesia | 9 |
| Cadbury Trebor BassettBirmingham | United Kingdom | 8 |
| JC SNACKS Mexico DE RLTijuana | Mexico | 8 |
| PT. Intimas SuryaDenpasar | Indonesia | 7 |
| Ma. de Lima LoiolaAcarau | Brazil | 7 |
| Blamac SacLima | Peru | 7 |
Questions about September 2018
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in September 2018?
- FDA refused 484 imported food shipment lines in September 2018, compared with 648 in August 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 September 2018?
- In September 2018, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were India (121), Mexico (66) and Philippines (37).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in September 2018?
- 39 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in September 2018, most of them on Import Alert 99-08 (8), Import Alert 45-02 (6) and Import Alert 16-81 (4). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include DESAI BROTHERS LIMITED, Global Food Solutions, Incorporated and VIET NAM JUST FISH COMPANY LIMITED. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
Built for the person who signs the FSVP file
Look before you order.
Check up to five suppliers against every FDA record in one paste, no account needed. Watch the ones you buy from and get the source the day a record changes.
SupplierRadar is not affiliated with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Data comes from public FDA records and may contain errors. This is not legal advice; importers remain responsible for their supplier evaluations.