Monthly digest
FDA import refusals and import alerts: November 2019
November 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019
In November 2019, FDA refused 484 imported shipment lines (down 25% vs October 2019), added 39 firm listings to import alerts and removed 0; Mexico had the most refusals and FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance) was the most common charge (as of October 25, 2026).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 484
- shipment lines refused in November 2019
- −25%
- vs October 2019
- 39
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
October 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.
December 2019Countries with the most FDA refusals in November 2019
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
Most common refusal charges in November 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 | 112 |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 110 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 74 |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 67 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 53 |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 52 |
| NO PROCESS | No scheduled process filed | 44 |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 33 |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 27 |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 26 |
Product categories refused in November 2019
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 77 | 16% |
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 56 | 12% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 55 | 11% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 36 | 7% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 31 | 6% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (root and tuber vegetables, fungi) | 26 | 5% |
| Non-Medicated Animal Feeds | 24 | 5% |
| Snack Food Items | 21 | 4% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 19 | 4% |
| Nuts and Edible Seeds | 18 | 4% |
Import alert changes in November 2019
39 firm listings added and 0 removed. Alerts with changes, most changes first.
| Alert | Covers | Added | Removed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 14 | |
| 16-120 | Fish and fishery products from foreign processors (mfrs.) | 5 | |
| 45-02 | Foods containing illegal and/or undeclared colors | 5 | |
| 99-08 | Processed human and animal foods for pesticides | 4 | |
| 99-37 | Low-acid canned foods and acidified foods without filed | 2 | |
| 12-03 | Imported soft cheese and soft ripened cheese from France | 1 | |
| 16-105 | Fish and fishery products from specific | 1 | |
| 16-39 | Ready-to-eat seafood for Listeria monocytogenes | 1 | |
| 16-81 | Seafood products due to the presence of Salmonella | 1 | |
| 25-05 | Dried fungus (mushrooms) from Hong Kong and PROC for filth | 1 | |
| 99-22 | Foods containing undeclared major food allergens or foods | 1 | |
| 99-35 | Fresh produce that appears to have been prepared, packed | 1 | |
| 99-38 | Low-acid canned foods or acidified foods due to inadequate | 1 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 1 |
Firms with the most FDA records in November 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Thai Inaba FoodsNong Kae | Thailand | 24 |
| Comercializadora PepsicoCiudad De Mexico | Mexico | 17 |
| Shanghai Shan Zun Food Co.,Ltd.Shanghai | China | 12 |
| Lamerica C.I. S.A.S.Bogota | Colombia | 10 |
| Sunny Crunch Foods Ltd.Markham | Canada | 9 |
| Nestle Portugal SaAvanca | Portugal | 8 |
| Truong Phu Xanh Co.,Quang Ngai | Vietnam | 7 |
| kirtiraj snacks pvt.ltdAnand | India | 7 |
| Barcel, S.A. de C.VPueblo Infonavit Lerma | Mexico | 6 |
| BA HAI Joint Stock CompanyDong Hoa Town | Vietnam | 5 |
Questions about November 2019
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in November 2019?
- FDA refused 484 imported food shipment lines in November 2019, compared with 643 in October 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 November 2019?
- In November 2019, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were Mexico (95), India (72) and China (57).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in November 2019?
- 39 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in November 2019, most of them on Import Alert 99-05 (14), Import Alert 16-120 (5) and Import Alert 45-02 (5). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include Thai Inaba Foods, COMERCIALIZADORA PEPSICO and SHANGHAI SHAN ZUN FOOD CO.,LTD.. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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