Monthly digest
FDA import refusals and import alerts: November 2018
November 1, 2018 to November 30, 2018
In November 2018, FDA refused 703 imported shipment lines (up 21% vs October 2018), added 43 firm listings to import alerts and removed 0; Indonesia 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 .
- 703
- shipment lines refused in November 2018
- +21%
- vs October 2018
- 43
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
October 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.
December 2018Countries with the most FDA refusals in November 2018
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
Most common refusal charges in November 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 | 126 |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 119 |
| UNSFDIETSP | Dietary ingredient without safety assurance | 103 |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 94 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 71 |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 60 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 56 |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 50 |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 50 |
| POISONOUS | Poisonous or deleterious substance | 44 |
Product categories refused in November 2018
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 146 | 21% |
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 114 | 16% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 49 | 7% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 47 | 7% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 45 | 6% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 32 | 5% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 30 | 4% |
| Chocolate and Cocoa Products | 24 | 3% |
| Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch | 22 | 3% |
| Snack Food Items | 20 | 3% |
Import alert changes in November 2018
43 firm listings added and 0 removed. Alerts with changes, most changes first.
| Alert | Covers | Added | Removed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 9 | |
| 45-02 | Foods containing illegal and/or undeclared colors | 5 | |
| 99-08 | Processed human and animal foods for pesticides | 5 | |
| 21-17 | Papaya from Mexico | 3 | |
| 16-119 | Fish and fishery products for importer and foreign processor | 2 | |
| 16-35 | Raw and cooked shrimp from India | 2 | |
| 16-81 | Seafood products due to the presence of Salmonella | 2 | |
| 23-12 | Coconut due to the presence of microbiological contamination | 2 | |
| 54-16 | Products that are marketed as foods, including products | 2 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 2 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 2 | |
| 16-120 | Fish and fishery products from foreign processors (mfrs.) | 1 | |
| 16-131 | Aquacultured, shrimp, dace, and eel from China and Hong Kong | 1 | |
| 22-01 | Cantaloupes from Mexico | 1 | |
| 99-21 | Food products containing undeclared added sulfiting agents | 1 | |
| 99-22 | Foods containing undeclared major food allergens or foods | 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 November 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AmcBekasi | Indonesia | 82 |
| Gm Food LimitedSan Po Kong | Hong Kong | 24 |
| Petfoodnz InternationalGisborne | New Zealand | 19 |
| Mahashian Di Hatti Pvt. Ltd.Gurgram | India | 15 |
| Botanical Products, Inc.Mississauga | Canada | 13 |
| Xiamen Ying Wan Foodstuff Co., Ltd.Xia Men | China | 12 |
| J. D. CorporationMumbai | India | 10 |
| Provence Olives SASVitrolles en Provence | France | 10 |
| Ocean FisheriesAjman | United Arab Emirates | 8 |
| Elit Cikolata Ve Sekerleme San.A.S.Esenyurt | Turkey | 8 |
Questions about November 2018
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in November 2018?
- FDA refused 703 imported food shipment lines in November 2018, compared with 583 in October 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 November 2018?
- In November 2018, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were Indonesia (109), India (100) and Mexico (91).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in November 2018?
- 43 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in November 2018, most of them on Import Alert 99-05 (9), Import Alert 45-02 (5) and Import Alert 99-08 (5). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include AMC, GM FOOD LIMITED and Petfoodnz International. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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