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FDA import refusals and import alerts: July 2021
July 1, 2021 to July 31, 2021
In July 2021, FDA refused 503 imported shipment lines (up 11% vs June 2021), added 37 firm listings to import alerts and removed 0; India had the most refusals and SALMONELLA (Salmonella) was the most common charge (as of October 26, 2026).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 503
- shipment lines refused in July 2021
- +11%
- vs June 2021
- 37
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
June 2021
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.
August 2021Countries with the most FDA refusals in July 2021
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
Most common refusal charges in July 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 | 130 |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 125 |
| UNAPPROVED | Unapproved new drug | 56 |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 47 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 31 |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 30 |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 27 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 25 |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 23 |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 20 |
Product categories refused in July 2021
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 127 | 25% |
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 76 | 15% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 54 | 11% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 44 | 9% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 39 | 8% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 26 | 5% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 22 | 4% |
| Soft Drinks and Waters | 20 | 4% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (root and tuber vegetables, fungi) | 17 | 3% |
| Macaroni and Noodle Products | 8 | 2% |
Import alert changes in July 2021
37 firm listings added and 0 removed. Alerts with changes, most changes first.
| Alert | Covers | Added | Removed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 9 | |
| 21-17 | Papaya from Mexico | 5 | |
| 45-02 | Foods containing illegal and/or undeclared colors | 4 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 3 | |
| 99-23 | Produce due to contamination with human pathogens | 3 | |
| 16-105 | Fish and fishery products from specific | 2 | |
| 16-35 | Raw and cooked shrimp from India | 2 | |
| 99-08 | Processed human and animal foods for pesticides | 2 | |
| 16-05 | Mahimahi from Ecuador and Taiwan due to histamine | 1 | |
| 16-129 | Seafood products due to nitrofurans | 1 | |
| 16-81 | Seafood products due to the presence of Salmonella | 1 | |
| 21-07 | Tamarind and tamarind products (fresh, frozen, dried, and/or | 1 | |
| 22-01 | Cantaloupes from Mexico | 1 | |
| 25-05 | Dried fungus (mushrooms) from Hong Kong and PROC for filth | 1 | |
| 54-18 | Dietary supplements and bulk dietary ingredients | 1 |
Firms with the most FDA records in July 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Merter Helva SanayiMaltepe | Turkey | 43 |
| PT Bumi Menara InternusaSurabaya | Indonesia | 18 |
| Monteiro Industria de Pescados LtdaItarema | Brazil | 14 |
| Hai Son Foods Co.Cam Lam District | Vietnam | 13 |
| Kingdom Honey SDN. BHD.Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | 10 |
| Amaya Express S.A.de C.V.San Salvador | El Salvador | 8 |
| Centre Maraicher Eugene GuinoiSte - Clotilde | Canada | 7 |
| Les Productions Margiric inc.Laval | Canada | 7 |
| EtumaxPetaling | Malaysia | 7 |
| PT Fanwell Wira MandiriJakarta | Indonesia | 7 |
Questions about July 2021
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in July 2021?
- FDA refused 503 imported food shipment lines in July 2021, compared with 453 in June 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 July 2021?
- In July 2021, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were India (82), Turkey (58) and Indonesia (35).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in July 2021?
- 37 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in July 2021, most of them on Import Alert 99-05 (9), Import Alert 21-17 (5) and Import Alert 45-02 (4). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include Merter Helva Sanayi, PT Bumi Menara Internusa and MONTEIRO INDUSTRIA DE PESCADOS LTDA. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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