Monthly digest
FDA import refusals and import alerts: June 2023
June 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023
In June 2023, FDA refused 713 imported shipment lines (up 1% vs May 2023), added 61 firm listings to import alerts and removed 0; Mexico had the most refusals and COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared) was the most common charge (as of October 26, 2026).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 713
- shipment lines refused in June 2023
- +1%
- vs May 2023
- 61
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
Countries with the most FDA refusals in June 2023
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
Most common refusal charges in June 2023
FDA records one or more charge codes on every refused line, so counts can exceed the number of lines.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines |
|---|---|---|
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 179 |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 150 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 141 |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 118 |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 115 |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 94 |
| NO PROCESS | No scheduled process filed | 55 |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 53 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 47 |
| UNAPPROVED | Unapproved new drug | 46 |
Product categories refused in June 2023
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Snack Food Items | 148 | 21% |
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 75 | 11% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 73 | 10% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 57 | 8% |
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 56 | 8% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 42 | 6% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 34 | 5% |
| Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch | 26 | 4% |
| Beverage Bases | 23 | 3% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (berries, citrus and core fruits) | 19 | 3% |
Import alert changes in June 2023
61 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 | 12 | |
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 10 | |
| 99-08 | Processed human and animal foods for pesticides | 6 | |
| 16-81 | Seafood products due to the presence of Salmonella | 5 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 4 | |
| 16-35 | Raw and cooked shrimp from India | 3 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 3 | |
| 21-17 | Papaya from Mexico | 2 | |
| 54-14 | Dietary supplement products from firms that have not met | 2 | |
| 99-22 | Foods containing undeclared major food allergens or foods | 2 | |
| 99-32 | Human and animal food products from foreign establishments | 2 | |
| 99-35 | Fresh produce that appears to have been prepared, packed | 2 | |
| 16-04 | Seafood products that appear to be misbranded | 1 | |
| 16-124 | Aquaculture seafood products due to unapproved drugs | 1 | |
| 16-129 | Seafood products due to nitrofurans | 1 | |
| 16-74 | Uneviscerated fish or partially eviscerated fish | 1 | |
| 99-37 | Low-acid canned foods and acidified foods without filed | 1 | |
| 99-42 | Foods due to heavy metal (toxic element) contamination | 1 | |
| 99-45 | Food products that are or contain an unsafe food additive | 1 | |
| 99-47 | Human food products that appear to be adulterated | 1 |
Firms with the most FDA records in June 2023
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 | 46 |
| Comercializadora Pepsico Mexico,Ciudad De Mexico | Mexico | 22 |
| Leiman Schlussel LtdYavne | Israel | 21 |
| Fabrica Pepsico Mexicali S de RL de CV Planta Mexicali IIMexicali | Mexico | 20 |
| Kashi ExportsVyara | India | 20 |
| Trade Winds CitrusSt. Catherine | Jamaica | 16 |
| Comercializadora Pepsico Mexico S de RLMexicali | Mexico | 16 |
| Cesar Reyes OchoaCuliacan | Mexico | 13 |
| Comerzializadora Pepsico S de RLSaltillo | Mexico | 13 |
| Shandong Qingguo Foods Co., LtdLinyi | China | 12 |
Questions about June 2023
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in June 2023?
- FDA refused 713 imported food shipment lines in June 2023, compared with 708 in May 2023. 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 2023?
- In June 2023, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were Mexico (206), India (94) and China (91).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in June 2023?
- 61 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in June 2023, most of them on Import Alert 45-02 (12), Import Alert 99-05 (10) and Import Alert 99-08 (6). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include COMERCIALIZADORA PEPSICO, Comercializadora Pepsico Mexico, and Leiman Schlussel Ltd. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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