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FDA import refusals and import alerts: June 2022
June 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022
In June 2022, FDA refused 571 imported shipment lines (down 5% vs May 2022), added 49 firm listings to import alerts and removed 0; Mexico had the most refusals and NO ENGLISH (required label information not in English) was the most common charge (as of October 25, 2026).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 571
- shipment lines refused in June 2022
- −5%
- vs May 2022
- 49
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
Countries with the most FDA refusals in June 2022
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
Most common refusal charges in June 2022
FDA records one or more charge codes on every refused line, so counts can exceed the number of lines.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines |
|---|---|---|
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 109 |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 97 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 97 |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 96 |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 85 |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 58 |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 45 |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 44 |
| UNAPPROVED | Unapproved new drug | 36 |
| POISONOUS | Poisonous or deleterious substance | 31 |
Product categories refused in June 2022
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Snack Food Items | 95 | 17% |
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 79 | 14% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 77 | 13% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 40 | 7% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 33 | 6% |
| Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements | 31 | 5% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 29 | 5% |
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 28 | 5% |
| Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products | 25 | 4% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (root and tuber vegetables, fungi) | 23 | 4% |
Import alert changes in June 2022
49 firm listings added and 0 removed. Alerts with changes, most changes first.
| Alert | Covers | Added | Removed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45-02 | Foods containing illegal and/or undeclared colors | 9 | |
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 7 | |
| 99-08 | Processed human and animal foods for pesticides | 6 | |
| 16-81 | Seafood products due to the presence of Salmonella | 3 | |
| 23-14 | Food products due to the presence of mycotoxins | 3 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 3 | |
| 99-23 | Produce due to contamination with human pathogens | 2 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 2 | |
| 99-45 | Food products that are or contain an unsafe food additive | 2 | |
| 16-18 | Raw shrimp | 1 | |
| 16-22 | Canned shrimp from Thailand for decomposition | 1 | |
| 21-07 | Tamarind and tamarind products (fresh, frozen, dried, and/or | 1 | |
| 21-17 | Papaya from Mexico | 1 | |
| 22-01 | Cantaloupes from Mexico | 1 | |
| 36-04 | Honey and blended syrup due to unsafe drug residues | 1 | |
| 54-14 | Dietary supplement products from firms that have not met | 1 | |
| 54-16 | Products that are marketed as foods, including products | 1 | |
| 99-21 | Food products containing undeclared added sulfiting agents | 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 | |
| 99-42 | Foods due to heavy metal (toxic element) contamination | 1 |
Firms with the most FDA records in June 2022
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Comercializadora PepsicoCiudad De Mexico | Mexico | 66 |
| Laboratorios PiSA, S.A. de C.V (Planta Tlajomulco)Tlajomulco De Zuniga | Mexico | 21 |
| Pham Thi Mai ChiHo Chi Minh | Vietnam | 12 |
| Nestle Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Lagos PolvosLagos E Moreno | Mexico | 10 |
| Ql Foods Sdn. Bhd.Hutan Melintang | Malaysia | 10 |
| Nelikunnath Arya Vaidya SalaKerala | India | 9 |
| PT Bumi Menara Internusa - DampitDampit, Malang | Indonesia | 8 |
| Derby Gida Ithalat Ihracat San. Ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.Gaziantep | Turkey | 8 |
| Cantagallo Produtos AlimenticiosltdaPresidente Prudente | Brazil | 8 |
| Elite Dairy LtdToronto | Canada | 7 |
Questions about June 2022
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in June 2022?
- FDA refused 571 imported food shipment lines in June 2022, compared with 599 in May 2022. 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 2022?
- In June 2022, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were Mexico (168), India (64) and China (55).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in June 2022?
- 49 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in June 2022, most of them on Import Alert 45-02 (9), Import Alert 99-05 (7) and Import Alert 99-08 (6). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include COMERCIALIZADORA PEPSICO, Laboratorios PiSA, S.A. de C.V (Planta Tlajomulco) and PHAM THI MAI CHI. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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