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FDA import refusals and import alerts: November 2021
November 1, 2021 to November 30, 2021
In November 2021, FDA refused 467 imported shipment lines (up 3% vs October 2021), added 37 firm listings to import alerts and removed 0; India had the most refusals and FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance) was the most common charge (as of October 25, 2026).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 467
- shipment lines refused in November 2021
- +3%
- vs October 2021
- 37
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
October 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.
December 2021Countries with the most FDA refusals in November 2021
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
Most common refusal charges in November 2021
FDA records one or more charge codes on every refused line, so counts can exceed the number of lines.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines |
|---|---|---|
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 98 |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 57 |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 53 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 50 |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 46 |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 44 |
| LABELING | Fair Packaging and Labeling Act | 33 |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 23 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 23 |
| UNAPPROVED | Unapproved new drug | 23 |
Product categories refused in November 2021
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 70 | 15% |
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 40 | 9% |
| Snack Food Items | 39 | 8% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 39 | 8% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 34 | 7% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 32 | 7% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 31 | 7% |
| Soft Drinks and Waters | 28 | 6% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 23 | 5% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (root and tuber vegetables, fungi) | 22 | 5% |
Import alert changes in November 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 | 6 | |
| 99-08 | Processed human and animal foods for pesticides | 6 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 4 | |
| 21-17 | Papaya from Mexico | 3 | |
| 45-02 | Foods containing illegal and/or undeclared colors | 3 | |
| 99-23 | Produce due to contamination with human pathogens | 2 | |
| 99-35 | Fresh produce that appears to have been prepared, packed | 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 | |
| 16-74 | Uneviscerated fish or partially eviscerated fish | 1 | |
| 16-81 | Seafood products due to the presence of Salmonella | 1 | |
| 21-07 | Tamarind and tamarind products (fresh, frozen, dried, and/or | 1 | |
| 40-05 | Adulterated and misbranded infant formula | 1 | |
| 54-14 | Dietary supplement products from firms that have not met | 1 | |
| 71-04 | Food for animals due to the presence of Salmonella | 1 | |
| 99-32 | Human and animal food products from foreign establishments | 1 | |
| 99-42 | Foods due to heavy metal (toxic element) contamination | 1 |
Firms with the most FDA records in November 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Give and Go Prepared Foods CorpEtobicoke | Canada | 31 |
| Comercializadora PepsicoCiudad De Mexico | Mexico | 24 |
| PT. Winson Prima SejahteraMedan | Indonesia | 15 |
| Hai Son Foods Co.Cam Lam District | Vietnam | 11 |
| Nestle India LimitedBicholim | India | 10 |
| Myge Ic Ve Dis Tic Ltd SirketiUmraniye | Turkey | 10 |
| Joshi BrothersVashi Navi | India | 10 |
| Fabrica de Bebidas Gaseosas Salvavidas SAGuatemala | Guatemala | 9 |
| Saint Honore Cake Shop (Shenzhen), Ltd.Baoan, Shenzhen | China | 7 |
| Dalian Dafu Intl Trade Co LtdDalian | China | 7 |
Questions about November 2021
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in November 2021?
- FDA refused 467 imported food shipment lines in November 2021, compared with 453 in October 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 November 2021?
- In November 2021, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were India (92), Mexico (73) and China (52).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in November 2021?
- 37 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in November 2021, most of them on Import Alert 99-05 (6), Import Alert 99-08 (6) and Import Alert 99-19 (4). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include GIVE AND GO PREPARED FOODS CORP, COMERCIALIZADORA PEPSICO and PT. Winson Prima Sejahtera. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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