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FDA import refusals and import alerts: November 2022
November 1, 2022 to November 30, 2022
In November 2022, FDA refused 702 imported shipment lines (up 25% vs October 2022), added 47 firm listings to import alerts and removed 0; Mexico had the most refusals and FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance) was the most common charge (as of October 26, 2026).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 702
- shipment lines refused in November 2022
- +25%
- vs October 2022
- 47
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
October 2022
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 2022Countries with the most FDA refusals in November 2022
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
Most common refusal charges in November 2022
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 | 119 |
| FSVP VIO | Importer not in compliance with FSVP | 109 |
| UNAPPROVED | Unapproved new drug | 108 |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 84 |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 64 |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 49 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 44 |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 42 |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 35 |
| POISONOUS | Poisonous or deleterious substance | 32 |
Product categories refused in November 2022
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 111 | 16% |
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 87 | 12% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 75 | 11% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 48 | 7% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 44 | 6% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (root and tuber vegetables, fungi) | 43 | 6% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 35 | 5% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 34 | 5% |
| Nuts and Edible Seeds | 29 | 4% |
| Snack Food Items | 27 | 4% |
Import alert changes in November 2022
47 firm listings added and 0 removed. Alerts with changes, most changes first.
| Alert | Covers | Added | Removed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 9 | |
| 99-08 | Processed human and animal foods for pesticides | 9 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 5 | |
| 45-02 | Foods containing illegal and/or undeclared colors | 4 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 4 | |
| 99-22 | Foods containing undeclared major food allergens or foods | 3 | |
| 99-35 | Fresh produce that appears to have been prepared, packed | 3 | |
| 16-129 | Seafood products due to nitrofurans | 2 | |
| 12-03 | Imported soft cheese and soft ripened cheese from France | 1 | |
| 16-35 | Raw and cooked shrimp from India | 1 | |
| 16-39 | Ready-to-eat seafood for Listeria monocytogenes | 1 | |
| 16-81 | Seafood products due to the presence of Salmonella | 1 | |
| 54-14 | Dietary supplement products from firms that have not met | 1 | |
| 54-15 | Dietary supplements and bulk dietary ingredients | 1 | |
| 99-23 | Produce due to contamination with human pathogens | 1 | |
| 99-43 | Ready-to-eat human food products that appear to have been | 1 |
Firms with the most FDA records in November 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsi FoodsAjarpura | India | 91 |
| Plantas Medicinales de MexicoDELEGACION XOCHIMILCO C.P | Mexico | 36 |
| Natural ProvidaGuadalajara | Mexico | 19 |
| Brow Code Pty LtdMolendinar | Australia | 18 |
| Agro Pacayales S.A.C.Canete | Peru | 15 |
| Jiangsu Kang Sheng Agriculture Development Co., Ltd.Xuzhou | China | 15 |
| Tianjin Hengpinyimei FoodJingbin Avenue | China | 15 |
| Coprimar Comercio de Pescados e Frutos do Mar LTDACuruca | Brazil | 14 |
| Pesquera Frisko Seafood Ltda.Santiago | Chile | 13 |
| Tohfa EnterpriseDhaka | Bangladesh | 11 |
Questions about November 2022
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in November 2022?
- FDA refused 702 imported food shipment lines in November 2022, compared with 562 in October 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 November 2022?
- In November 2022, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were Mexico (143), India (126) and China (66).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in November 2022?
- 47 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in November 2022, most of them on Import Alert 99-05 (9), Import Alert 99-08 (9) and Import Alert 99-39 (5). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include Tulsi Foods, PLANTAS MEDICINALES DE MEXICO and NATURAL PROVIDA. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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