Monthly digest
FDA import refusals and import alerts: June 2019
June 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019
In June 2019, FDA refused 601 imported shipment lines (down 3% vs May 2019), added 47 firm listings to import alerts and removed 0; Mexico had the most refusals and NO ENGLISH (required label information not in English) was the most common charge (as of October 26, 2026).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 601
- shipment lines refused in June 2019
- −3%
- vs May 2019
- 47
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
Countries with the most FDA refusals in June 2019
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
| Country | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 89 | 15% |
| Japan | 82 | 14% |
| India | 72 | 12% |
| China | 32 | 5% |
| Canada | 29 | 5% |
| Portugal | 25 | 4% |
| Indonesia | 22 | 4% |
| Peru | 22 | 4% |
| Bangladesh | 17 | 3% |
| United Kingdom | 16 | 3% |
Most common refusal charges in June 2019
FDA records one or more charge codes on every refused line, so counts can exceed the number of lines.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines |
|---|---|---|
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 119 |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 80 |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 77 |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 74 |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 55 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 53 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 45 |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 37 |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 35 |
| UNAPPROVED | Unapproved new drug | 24 |
Product categories refused in June 2019
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 84 | 14% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 75 | 12% |
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 60 | 10% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 54 | 9% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 46 | 8% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 45 | 7% |
| Soft Drinks and Waters | 28 | 5% |
| Snack Food Items | 26 | 4% |
| Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch | 23 | 4% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 18 | 3% |
Import alert changes in June 2019
47 firm listings added and 0 removed. Alerts with changes, most changes first.
| Alert | Covers | Added | Removed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45-02 | Foods containing illegal and/or undeclared colors | 12 | |
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 7 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 7 | |
| 99-08 | Processed human and animal foods for pesticides | 6 | |
| 16-119 | Fish and fishery products for importer and foreign processor | 2 | |
| 99-21 | Food products containing undeclared added sulfiting agents | 2 | |
| 99-23 | Produce due to contamination with human pathogens | 2 | |
| 99-35 | Fresh produce that appears to have been prepared, packed | 2 | |
| 12-03 | Imported soft cheese and soft ripened cheese from France | 1 | |
| 16-124 | Aquaculture seafood products due to unapproved drugs | 1 | |
| 16-131 | Aquacultured, shrimp, dace, and eel from China and Hong Kong | 1 | |
| 21-07 | Tamarind and tamarind products (fresh, frozen, dried, and/or | 1 | |
| 21-17 | Papaya from Mexico | 1 | |
| 54-16 | Products that are marketed as foods, including products | 1 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 1 |
Firms with the most FDA records in June 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Tremoceira Estela da Piedade LdaCharneca da Caparica | Portugal | 23 |
| Fuxion Biotech S.A.C.Lima | Peru | 20 |
| Procesadora De Alimentos Cale, S.A. de C.V.Tlaquepaque | Mexico | 18 |
| Land Produce S.A. de C.V.Costa Rica | Mexico | 14 |
| CV AqsaKalimantan Barat | Indonesia | 10 |
| Comercializadora PepsicoCiudad De Mexico | Mexico | 9 |
| FazerHelsinki | Finland | 8 |
| AgroCrop Exports, LtdBolton | Canada | 8 |
| Barcel SA de CV : Planta TolucaToluca de Lerdo | Mexico | 7 |
| Feco Food IndustriesLagos | Nigeria | 7 |
Questions about June 2019
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in June 2019?
- FDA refused 601 imported food shipment lines in June 2019, compared with 621 in May 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 June 2019?
- In June 2019, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were Mexico (89), Japan (82) and India (72).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in June 2019?
- 47 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in June 2019, most of them on Import Alert 45-02 (12), Import Alert 99-05 (7) and Import Alert 99-39 (7). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include A Tremoceira Estela da Piedade Lda, FUXION BIOTECH S.A.C. and Procesadora De Alimentos Cale, S.A. de C.V.. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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