Monthly digest
FDA import refusals and import alerts: May 2020
May 1, 2020 to May 31, 2020
In May 2020, FDA refused 299 imported shipment lines (down 30% vs April 2020), added 21 firm listings to import alerts and removed 0; China had the most refusals and NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label) was the most common charge (as of October 26, 2026).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 299
- shipment lines refused in May 2020
- −30%
- vs April 2020
- 21
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
April 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.
June 2020Countries with the most FDA refusals in May 2020
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
Most common refusal charges in May 2020
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 | 84 |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 43 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 42 |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 37 |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 35 |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 32 |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 31 |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 31 |
| NCONTACT | No U.S. adverse event contact on supplement label | 30 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 29 |
Product categories refused in May 2020
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 59 | 20% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 33 | 11% |
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 27 | 9% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (root and tuber vegetables, fungi) | 23 | 8% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 22 | 7% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 18 | 6% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 16 | 5% |
| Nuts and Edible Seeds | 11 | 4% |
| Soft Drinks and Waters | 11 | 4% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 9 | 3% |
Import alert changes in May 2020
21 firm listings added and 0 removed. Alerts with changes, most changes first.
| Alert | Covers | Added | Removed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 4 | |
| 16-35 | Raw and cooked shrimp from India | 3 | |
| 99-23 | Produce due to contamination with human pathogens | 3 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 3 | |
| 99-21 | Food products containing undeclared added sulfiting agents | 2 | |
| 16-120 | Fish and fishery products from foreign processors (mfrs.) | 1 | |
| 16-18 | Raw shrimp | 1 | |
| 54-16 | Products that are marketed as foods, including products | 1 | |
| 99-08 | Processed human and animal foods for pesticides | 1 | |
| 99-35 | Fresh produce that appears to have been prepared, packed | 1 | |
| 99-37 | Low-acid canned foods and acidified foods without filed | 1 |
Firms with the most FDA records in May 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Remedi Wellness and S.p.A.Burnaby | Canada | 20 |
| Mahashian Di Hatti Pvt. Ltd.Gurgram | India | 8 |
| Slivkoff, s.r.o.Prague 4 | Czech Republic | 8 |
| Asiago Food SpaVeggiano | Italy | 6 |
| Shangrila Foods Private LimitedKarachi | Pakistan | 6 |
| Green Co., Ltd.Cheongdo | South Korea | 5 |
| Taniguchi Koueki Co LtdImizu | Japan | 5 |
| Masakiya Confectionery Co LtdHannan-Cho, Abeno - K | Japan | 5 |
| Tuna Paradise Co. Ltd.Takua Thung | Thailand | 4 |
| Hung vuong Food Processing Export Company (FPREXCO-HV)Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 4 |
Questions about May 2020
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in May 2020?
- FDA refused 299 imported food shipment lines in May 2020, compared with 429 in April 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 May 2020?
- In May 2020, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were China (47), Mexico (27) and India (25).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in May 2020?
- 21 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in May 2020, most of them on Import Alert 99-05 (4), Import Alert 16-35 (3) and Import Alert 99-23 (3). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include REMEDI WELLNESS AND SPA, Mahashian Di Hatti Pvt. Ltd. and Slivkoff, s.r.o.. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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