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FDA import refusals and import alerts: February 2019
February 1, 2019 to February 28, 2019
In February 2019, FDA refused 421 imported shipment lines (down 16% vs January 2019), added 25 firm listings to import alerts and removed 0; India had the most refusals and UNSFDIETSP (dietary ingredient without safety assurance) was the most common charge (as of October 26, 2026).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 421
- shipment lines refused in February 2019
- −16%
- vs January 2019
- 25
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
January 2019
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.
March 2019Countries with the most FDA refusals in February 2019
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
| Country | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| India | 77 | 18% |
| Indonesia | 59 | 14% |
| Mexico | 45 | 11% |
| China | 31 | 7% |
| Canada | 21 | 5% |
| South Korea | 15 | 4% |
| Philippines | 15 | 4% |
| Vietnam | 13 | 3% |
| Argentina | 12 | 3% |
| Thailand | 12 | 3% |
Most common refusal charges in February 2019
FDA records one or more charge codes on every refused line, so counts can exceed the number of lines.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines |
|---|---|---|
| UNSFDIETSP | Dietary ingredient without safety assurance | 54 |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 53 |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 50 |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 45 |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 43 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 36 |
| UNAPPROVED | Unapproved new drug | 29 |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 28 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 27 |
| DIETARYLBL | Not identified as a dietary supplement | 24 |
Product categories refused in February 2019
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 98 | 23% |
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 73 | 17% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 48 | 11% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 36 | 9% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (root and tuber vegetables, fungi) | 20 | 5% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 19 | 5% |
| Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties | 14 | 3% |
| Food Sweeteners (Nutritive) | 11 | 3% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (berries, citrus and core fruits) | 10 | 2% |
| Soft Drinks and Waters | 10 | 2% |
Import alert changes in February 2019
25 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 | 5 | |
| 16-81 | Seafood products due to the presence of Salmonella | 4 | |
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 3 | |
| 16-124 | Aquaculture seafood products due to unapproved drugs | 2 | |
| 45-02 | Foods containing illegal and/or undeclared colors | 2 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 2 | |
| 12-03 | Imported soft cheese and soft ripened cheese from France | 1 | |
| 16-105 | Fish and fishery products from specific | 1 | |
| 16-119 | Fish and fishery products for importer and foreign processor | 1 | |
| 16-131 | Aquacultured, shrimp, dace, and eel from China and Hong Kong | 1 | |
| 21-17 | Papaya from Mexico | 1 | |
| 54-16 | Products that are marketed as foods, including products | 1 | |
| 99-21 | Food products containing undeclared added sulfiting agents | 1 |
Firms with the most FDA records in February 2019
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amc Line ExpressBekasi | Indonesia | 44 |
| Image HillMacgregor | Canada | 13 |
| Ramdev Food Products Pvt LtdChangodar | India | 12 |
| Mahashian Di Hatti Pvt. Ltd.Gurgram | India | 11 |
| Laboratorios Pharmamerican S.R.L.Batan | Argentina | 10 |
| Hee Chang Trading Company LTDSeo | South Korea | 8 |
| Ahmed Foods (Private) LimitedKarachi | Pakistan | 8 |
| Exportadora Subsole SA Planta Isla de MaipoIsla de Maipo | Chile | 6 |
| Gilvan de P Silva EireliBraganca | Brazil | 6 |
| Abro Bryggeri ABVimmerby | Sweden | 6 |
Questions about February 2019
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in February 2019?
- FDA refused 421 imported food shipment lines in February 2019, compared with 500 in January 2019. 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 February 2019?
- In February 2019, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were India (77), Indonesia (59) and Mexico (45).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in February 2019?
- 25 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in February 2019, most of them on Import Alert 99-08 (5), Import Alert 16-81 (4) and Import Alert 99-05 (3). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include Amc Line Express, IMAGE HILL and Ramdev Food Products Pvt Ltd. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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