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FDA import refusals and import alerts: June 2021
June 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021
In June 2021, FDA refused 453 imported shipment lines (up 10% vs May 2021), added 38 firm listings to import alerts and removed 0; Colombia had the most refusals and SALMONELLA (Salmonella) was the most common charge (as of October 26, 2026).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 453
- shipment lines refused in June 2021
- +10%
- vs May 2021
- 38
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
Countries with the most FDA refusals in June 2021
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
Most common refusal charges in June 2021
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 | 81 |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 76 |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 65 |
| UNAPPROVED | Unapproved new drug | 61 |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 60 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 41 |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 30 |
| NO PROCESS | No scheduled process filed | 29 |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 26 |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 24 |
Product categories refused in June 2021
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 93 | 21% |
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 78 | 17% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 42 | 9% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 39 | 9% |
| Snack Food Items | 28 | 6% |
| Nuts and Edible Seeds | 20 | 4% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 19 | 4% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (root and tuber vegetables, fungi) | 18 | 4% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 17 | 4% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 16 | 4% |
Import alert changes in June 2021
38 firm listings added and 0 removed. Alerts with changes, most changes first.
| Alert | Covers | Added | Removed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16-81 | Seafood products due to the presence of Salmonella | 14 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 5 | |
| 23-14 | Food products due to the presence of mycotoxins | 2 | |
| 99-08 | Processed human and animal foods for pesticides | 2 | |
| 99-29 | All vegetable protein products from China for animal | 2 | |
| 99-35 | Fresh produce that appears to have been prepared, packed | 2 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 2 | |
| 99-42 | Foods due to heavy metal (toxic element) contamination | 2 | |
| 16-124 | Aquaculture seafood products due to unapproved drugs | 1 | |
| 16-35 | Raw and cooked shrimp from India | 1 | |
| 16-39 | Ready-to-eat seafood for Listeria monocytogenes | 1 | |
| 21-17 | Papaya from Mexico | 1 | |
| 25-05 | Dried fungus (mushrooms) from Hong Kong and PROC for filth | 1 | |
| 33-15 | Mini-cup gel and jelly candies of firm consistency | 1 | |
| 99-22 | Foods containing undeclared major food allergens or foods | 1 |
Firms with the most FDA records in June 2021
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Consulting Group SAS CI BCGR SASChia | Colombia | 20 |
| Jesus Navarro S.A.Novelda | Spain | 18 |
| Barcel, S.A. de C.VPueblo Infonavit Lerma | Mexico | 15 |
| Sun Wah (Kei Kee) Medicine CoSheung Wan | Hong Kong | 14 |
| Kingdom Honey SDN. BHD.Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | 11 |
| Sahe Grup Gida Ilac Kozmetik San. Ve Tic. Ltd.Umraniye | Turkey | 10 |
| Pepsico Alimentos Colombia LtdaBogota | Colombia | 10 |
| Nova Laboratories Sdn. Bhd.Sepang | Malaysia | 9 |
| Sea-Tech Intertrade Co.,Ltd.Mueang Samut Prakan | Thailand | 9 |
| Ramdev Food Products Pvt LtdChangodar | India | 8 |
Questions about June 2021
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in June 2021?
- FDA refused 453 imported food shipment lines in June 2021, compared with 411 in May 2021. 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 June 2021?
- In June 2021, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were Colombia (47), India (44) and Mexico (38).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in June 2021?
- 38 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in June 2021, most of them on Import Alert 16-81 (14), Import Alert 99-19 (5) and Import Alert 23-14 (2). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include Business Consulting Group SAS CI BCGR SAS, Jesus Navarro S.A. and BARCEL, S.A. DE C.V. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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