Monthly digest
FDA import refusals and import alerts: May 2019
May 1, 2019 to May 31, 2019
In May 2019, FDA refused 621 imported shipment lines (up 2% vs April 2019), added 48 firm listings to import alerts and removed 0; Mexico had the most refusals and UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721) was the most common charge (as of October 25, 2026).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 621
- shipment lines refused in May 2019
- +2%
- vs April 2019
- 48
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
April 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.
June 2019Countries with the most FDA refusals in May 2019
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
Most common refusal charges in May 2019
FDA records one or more charge codes on every refused line, so counts can exceed the number of lines.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines |
|---|---|---|
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 99 |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 86 |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 82 |
| NEEDS ACID | Appears to have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become… | 71 |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 64 |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 50 |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 48 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 43 |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 41 |
| INCONSPICU | Required information not conspicuous | 35 |
Product categories refused in May 2019
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Macaroni and Noodle Products | 92 | 15% |
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 90 | 14% |
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 65 | 10% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 44 | 7% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 42 | 7% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 37 | 6% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 36 | 6% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 35 | 6% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (berries, citrus and core fruits) | 33 | 5% |
| Snack Food Items | 32 | 5% |
Import alert changes in May 2019
48 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 | 11 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 8 | |
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 7 | |
| 99-22 | Foods containing undeclared major food allergens or foods | 5 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 4 | |
| 16-35 | Raw and cooked shrimp from India | 3 | |
| 45-02 | Foods containing illegal and/or undeclared colors | 2 | |
| 54-16 | Products that are marketed as foods, including products | 2 | |
| 12-03 | Imported soft cheese and soft ripened cheese from France | 1 | |
| 16-124 | Aquaculture seafood products due to unapproved drugs | 1 | |
| 16-74 | Uneviscerated fish or partially eviscerated fish | 1 | |
| 25-05 | Dried fungus (mushrooms) from Hong Kong and PROC for filth | 1 | |
| 99-21 | Food products containing undeclared added sulfiting agents | 1 | |
| 99-32 | Human and animal food products from foreign establishments | 1 |
Firms with the most FDA records in May 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ciemme Alimentari S.r.l.Barletta | Italy | 88 |
| Comercializadora PepsicoCiudad De Mexico | Mexico | 24 |
| Neva ConfectionerySankt-Peterburg | Russia | 16 |
| Alimentos Limay SaSan jose | Uruguay | 13 |
| Minaxi Multi-Product (India) PVt. Ltd.Ahmedabad | India | 13 |
| Freshly Frozen FoodsDubai | United Arab Emirates | 11 |
| Santa Minerva Spr de RiHeroica Caborca | Mexico | 10 |
| 1441631 Ontario IncCourtice | Canada | 9 |
| PT. Nutrindo Fresfood InternasionalBitung | Indonesia | 8 |
| Tootsi Impex IncSaint-Laurent | Canada | 8 |
Questions about May 2019
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in May 2019?
- FDA refused 621 imported food shipment lines in May 2019, compared with 607 in April 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 May 2019?
- In May 2019, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were Mexico (100), Italy (90) and India (71).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in May 2019?
- 48 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in May 2019, most of them on Import Alert 99-08 (11), Import Alert 99-39 (8) and Import Alert 99-05 (7). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include Ciemme Alimentari S.r.l., COMERCIALIZADORA PEPSICO and NEVA CONFECTIONERY. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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