Monthly digest
FDA import refusals and import alerts: September 2019
September 1, 2019 to September 30, 2019
In September 2019, FDA refused 640 imported shipment lines (down 25% vs August 2019), added 31 firm listings to import alerts and removed 0; China had the most refusals and FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance) was the most common charge (as of October 26, 2026).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 640
- shipment lines refused in September 2019
- −25%
- vs August 2019
- 31
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
August 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.
October 2019Countries with the most FDA refusals in September 2019
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
| Country | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| China | 110 | 17% |
| India | 82 | 13% |
| Mexico | 72 | 11% |
| Chile | 52 | 8% |
| Indonesia | 37 | 6% |
| Canada | 33 | 5% |
| Philippines | 33 | 5% |
| Thailand | 24 | 4% |
| Taiwan | 18 | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | 14 | 2% |
Most common refusal charges in September 2019
FDA records one or more charge codes on every refused line, so counts can exceed the number of lines.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines |
|---|---|---|
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 134 |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 116 |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 97 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 91 |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 70 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 53 |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 44 |
| UNSFDIETSP | Dietary ingredient without safety assurance | 42 |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 41 |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 41 |
Product categories refused in September 2019
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 114 | 18% |
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 90 | 14% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (berries, citrus and core fruits) | 66 | 10% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 47 | 7% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 45 | 7% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (root and tuber vegetables, fungi) | 33 | 5% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 33 | 5% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 32 | 5% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 28 | 4% |
| Snack Food Items | 23 | 4% |
Import alert changes in September 2019
31 firm listings added and 0 removed. Alerts with changes, most changes first.
| Alert | Covers | Added | Removed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 8 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 7 | |
| 99-08 | Processed human and animal foods for pesticides | 6 | |
| 12-03 | Imported soft cheese and soft ripened cheese from France | 2 | |
| 54-14 | Dietary supplement products from firms that have not met | 2 | |
| 16-105 | Fish and fishery products from specific | 1 | |
| 16-120 | Fish and fishery products from foreign processors (mfrs.) | 1 | |
| 54-16 | Products that are marketed as foods, including products | 1 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 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 September 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 | 40 |
| Three Squirrels Inc.Wuhu | China | 24 |
| Ryan Onara RosnadiCirebon | Indonesia | 19 |
| Yicheng Dashanhe Edible Technology Co., Ltd.Xiangyang | China | 18 |
| Mazare Alnakheel EstablishmentJeddah | Saudi Arabia | 14 |
| Tibet Ithalat Ihracat Ve Kozmetik Sanayi A.S.Seyhli | Turkey | 13 |
| Omega NutritionHidalgo Del Parral | Mexico | 13 |
| Agrocomercial QuillotaQuillota | Chile | 10 |
| Miaow Miaow Food Products Sdn. Bhd.Batu Pahat | Malaysia | 10 |
| Northfork Bison Distributions Inc.Saint-Leonard | Canada | 10 |
Questions about September 2019
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in September 2019?
- FDA refused 640 imported food shipment lines in September 2019, compared with 850 in August 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 September 2019?
- In September 2019, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were China (110), India (82) and Mexico (72).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in September 2019?
- 31 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in September 2019, most of them on Import Alert 99-05 (8), Import Alert 99-39 (7) and Import Alert 99-08 (6). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include Agricola Agroalto Limitada, Three Squirrels Inc. and RYAN ONARA ROSNADI. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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