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FDA import refusals and import alerts: August 2021
August 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021
In August 2021, FDA refused 602 imported shipment lines (up 20% vs July 2021), added 33 firm listings to import alerts and removed 0; Indonesia had the most refusals and SALMONELLA (Salmonella) was the most common charge (as of October 26, 2026).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 602
- shipment lines refused in August 2021
- +20%
- vs July 2021
- 33
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
July 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.
September 2021Countries with the most FDA refusals in August 2021
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
| Country | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 88 | 15% |
| Mexico | 68 | 11% |
| India | 51 | 8% |
| Malaysia | 46 | 8% |
| Turkey | 44 | 7% |
| China | 25 | 4% |
| Canada | 21 | 3% |
| Spain | 20 | 3% |
| Switzerland | 17 | 3% |
| South Korea | 17 | 3% |
Most common refusal charges in August 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 | 118 |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 109 |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 101 |
| UNAPPROVED | Unapproved new drug | 81 |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 76 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 76 |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 69 |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 40 |
| NO PROCESS | No scheduled process filed | 38 |
| ALLERGEN | Major food allergen not declared | 35 |
Product categories refused in August 2021
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 151 | 25% |
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 103 | 17% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 46 | 8% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 42 | 7% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 31 | 5% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 31 | 5% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (root and tuber vegetables, fungi) | 30 | 5% |
| Cheese and Cheese Products | 21 | 3% |
| Nuts and Edible Seeds | 18 | 3% |
| Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products | 14 | 2% |
Import alert changes in August 2021
33 firm listings added and 0 removed. Alerts with changes, most changes first.
| Alert | Covers | Added | Removed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 14 | |
| 12-10 | Cheese due to microbiological contamination | 4 | |
| 99-08 | Processed human and animal foods for pesticides | 4 | |
| 45-02 | Foods containing illegal and/or undeclared colors | 2 | |
| 99-21 | Food products containing undeclared added sulfiting agents | 2 | |
| 99-23 | Produce due to contamination with human pathogens | 2 | |
| 16-105 | Fish and fishery products from specific | 1 | |
| 16-119 | Fish and fishery products for importer and foreign processor | 1 | |
| 16-81 | Seafood products due to the presence of Salmonella | 1 | |
| 54-16 | Products that are marketed as foods, including products | 1 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 1 |
Firms with the most FDA records in August 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PT Bumi Menara InternusaSurabaya | Indonesia | 61 |
| Kingdom Honey SDN. BHD.Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | 24 |
| Jugos y Bebidas del Valle de MexicoCuajimalpa | Mexico | 24 |
| Artynnova Reposteria SLSevilla | Spain | 19 |
| Holle Baby Food GmbHRiehen | Switzerland | 15 |
| Shwe Hinthar Yeik Mon Co., LtdYANGON | Myanmar | 13 |
| KyivhlibKyiv | Ukraine | 13 |
| Sahe Grup Gida Ilac Kozmetik San. Ve Tic. Ltd.Umraniye | Turkey | 13 |
| Monteiro Industria de Pescados LtdaItarema | Brazil | 11 |
| Wah Kiu Import & Export Ltd.Newmarket | Canada | 10 |
Questions about August 2021
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in August 2021?
- FDA refused 602 imported food shipment lines in August 2021, compared with 503 in July 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 August 2021?
- In August 2021, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were Indonesia (88), Mexico (68) and India (51).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in August 2021?
- 33 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in August 2021, most of them on Import Alert 99-05 (14), Import Alert 12-10 (4) and Import Alert 99-08 (4). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include PT Bumi Menara Internusa, Kingdom Honey SDN. BHD. and Jugos y Bebidas del Valle de Mexico. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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