Monthly digest
FDA import refusals and import alerts: April 2020
April 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020
In April 2020, FDA refused 429 imported shipment lines (down 38% vs March 2020), added 37 firm listings to import alerts and removed 0; Mexico had the most refusals and SALMONELLA (Salmonella) was the most common charge (as of October 26, 2026).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 429
- shipment lines refused in April 2020
- −38%
- vs March 2020
- 37
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
March 2020
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.
May 2020Countries with the most FDA refusals in April 2020
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
| Country | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 53 | 12% |
| China | 44 | 10% |
| India | 42 | 10% |
| South Korea | 25 | 6% |
| Colombia | 21 | 5% |
| Jordan | 20 | 5% |
| Taiwan | 17 | 4% |
| Canada | 16 | 4% |
| United Kingdom | 16 | 4% |
| Thailand | 13 | 3% |
Most common refusal charges in April 2020
FDA records one or more charge codes on every refused line, so counts can exceed the number of lines.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines |
|---|---|---|
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 71 |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 69 |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 53 |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 42 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 38 |
| UNAPPROVED | Unapproved new drug | 36 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 31 |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 25 |
| POISONOUS | Poisonous or deleterious substance | 24 |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 21 |
Product categories refused in April 2020
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 52 | 12% |
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 50 | 12% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 38 | 9% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 35 | 8% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 32 | 7% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 32 | 7% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 29 | 7% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (root and tuber vegetables, fungi) | 28 | 7% |
| Pet and Laboratory Animal Foods | 23 | 5% |
| Nuts and Edible Seeds | 13 | 3% |
Import alert changes in April 2020
37 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 | 10 | |
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 5 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 5 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 3 | |
| 21-17 | Papaya from Mexico | 2 | |
| 54-14 | Dietary supplement products from firms that have not met | 2 | |
| 99-08 | Processed human and animal foods for pesticides | 2 | |
| 16-05 | Mahimahi from Ecuador and Taiwan due to histamine | 1 | |
| 16-105 | Fish and fishery products from specific | 1 | |
| 16-129 | Seafood products due to nitrofurans | 1 | |
| 16-74 | Uneviscerated fish or partially eviscerated fish | 1 | |
| 21-07 | Tamarind and tamarind products (fresh, frozen, dried, and/or | 1 | |
| 99-21 | Food products containing undeclared added sulfiting agents | 1 | |
| 99-23 | Produce due to contamination with human pathogens | 1 | |
| 99-35 | Fresh produce that appears to have been prepared, packed | 1 |
Firms with the most FDA records in April 2020
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Pet SASBogota | Colombia | 20 |
| Green Co., Ltd.Cheongdo | South Korea | 9 |
| Putian Dongnan Fragrant Rice Development Co.,LtdFutian | China | 7 |
| Fresca Company for SweetsAmman | Jordan | 7 |
| Datilera Rio Colorado S. de P.R. de R.L.Col. Nuevo Algodones | Mexico | 6 |
| CHILES SECOS LA BUFA S.P.R de R.L. de C.V.Col. Francisco Portillo (Los Jaquez) | Mexico | 6 |
| Super Golden Crab Co., LtdLAPUTTAR TOWNSHIP | Myanmar | 5 |
| Jordan Valley Food Ind. Co.North Marka | Jordan | 5 |
| Beijing Liubiju Food Co.,Ltd. Foodstuffs FactoryBeijing | China | 5 |
| Zhangjiakou City Henghong Food Co., LtdZhangjiakou | China | 5 |
Questions about April 2020
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in April 2020?
- FDA refused 429 imported food shipment lines in April 2020, compared with 695 in March 2020. 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 April 2020?
- In April 2020, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were Mexico (53), China (44) and India (42).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in April 2020?
- 37 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in April 2020, most of them on Import Alert 45-02 (10), Import Alert 99-05 (5) and Import Alert 99-39 (5). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include Custom Pet SAS, Green Co., Ltd. and PUTIAN DONGNAN FRAGRANT RICE DEVELOPMENT CO.,LTD. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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