Monthly digest
FDA import refusals and import alerts: August 2019
August 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019
In August 2019, FDA refused 850 imported shipment lines (up 45% vs July 2019), added 33 firm listings to import alerts and removed 0; Chile had the most refusals and NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label) was the most common charge (as of October 25, 2026).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 850
- shipment lines refused in August 2019
- +45%
- vs July 2019
- 33
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
July 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.
September 2019Countries with the most FDA refusals in August 2019
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
Most common refusal charges in August 2019
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 | 183 |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 183 |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 152 |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 85 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 85 |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 83 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 76 |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 58 |
| INCONSPICU | Required information not conspicuous | 56 |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 48 |
Product categories refused in August 2019
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit and Fruit Products (berries, citrus and core fruits) | 149 | 18% |
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 91 | 11% |
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 83 | 10% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 73 | 9% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 58 | 7% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 54 | 6% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 48 | 6% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 46 | 5% |
| Snack Food Items | 46 | 5% |
| Beverage Bases | 22 | 3% |
Import alert changes in August 2019
33 firm listings added and 0 removed. Alerts with changes, most changes first.
| Alert | Covers | Added | Removed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 7 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 7 | |
| 45-02 | Foods containing illegal and/or undeclared colors | 5 | |
| 99-08 | Processed human and animal foods for pesticides | 3 | |
| 12-03 | Imported soft cheese and soft ripened cheese from France | 2 | |
| 16-105 | Fish and fishery products from specific | 2 | |
| 16-35 | Raw and cooked shrimp from India | 2 | |
| 16-04 | Seafood products that appear to be misbranded | 1 | |
| 22-01 | Cantaloupes from Mexico | 1 | |
| 23-14 | Food products due to the presence of mycotoxins | 1 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 1 | |
| 99-37 | Low-acid canned foods and acidified foods without filed | 1 |
Firms with the most FDA records in August 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Agricola Agroalto LimitadaMelipilla, Quillota | Chile | 113 |
| Hongkong Fu Wah Medicine Co., LtdKowloon | Hong Kong | 25 |
| Pamir Gida San. A.S. (Haribo)Arnavutkoy | Turkey | 24 |
| Premier Foods Ltd.Lifton | United Kingdom | 21 |
| Three Squirrels Inc.Wuhu | China | 18 |
| Comercializadora PepsicoCiudad De Mexico | Mexico | 16 |
| Amc Line ExpressBekasi | Indonesia | 15 |
| byz grup beyaz gidaPendik | Turkey | 14 |
| Omega NutritionHidalgo Del Parral | Mexico | 13 |
| Sepetcioglu GidaKastamonu | Turkey | 13 |
Questions about August 2019
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in August 2019?
- FDA refused 850 imported food shipment lines in August 2019, compared with 585 in July 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 August 2019?
- In August 2019, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were Chile (122), Mexico (106) and China (84).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in August 2019?
- 33 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in August 2019, most of them on Import Alert 99-05 (7), Import Alert 99-39 (7) and Import Alert 45-02 (5). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include Agricola Agroalto Limitada, HONGKONG FU WAH MEDICINE CO., LTD and PAMIR GIDA SAN. A.S. (HARIBO). The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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