Monthly digest
FDA import refusals and import alerts: July 2023
July 1, 2023 to July 31, 2023
In July 2023, FDA refused 610 imported shipment lines (down 14% vs June 2023), added 26 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 26, 2026).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 610
- shipment lines refused in July 2023
- −14%
- vs June 2023
- 26
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
June 2023
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.
August 2023Countries with the most FDA refusals in July 2023
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
Most common refusal charges in July 2023
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 | 109 |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 104 |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 93 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 84 |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 72 |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 70 |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 61 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 51 |
| NO PROCESS | No scheduled process filed | 50 |
| UNAPPROVED | Unapproved new drug | 40 |
Product categories refused in July 2023
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 78 | 13% |
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 73 | 12% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 48 | 8% |
| Snack Food Items | 44 | 7% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 37 | 6% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 31 | 5% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 30 | 5% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (berries, citrus and core fruits) | 29 | 5% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 28 | 5% |
| Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products | 28 | 5% |
Import alert changes in July 2023
26 firm listings added and 0 removed. Alerts with changes, most changes first.
| Alert | Covers | Added | Removed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16-18 | Raw shrimp | 3 | |
| 16-35 | Raw and cooked shrimp from India | 3 | |
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 3 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 3 | |
| 54-15 | Dietary supplements and bulk dietary ingredients | 2 | |
| 99-08 | Processed human and animal foods for pesticides | 2 | |
| 16-125 | Refrigerated (not frozen with proper labeling) raw fish | 1 | |
| 16-129 | Seafood products due to nitrofurans | 1 | |
| 21-17 | Papaya from Mexico | 1 | |
| 22-01 | Cantaloupes from Mexico | 1 | |
| 24-23 | Fresh cilantro from the State of Puebla, Mexico | 1 | |
| 45-02 | Foods containing illegal and/or undeclared colors | 1 | |
| 54-16 | Products that are marketed as foods, including products | 1 | |
| 99-21 | Food products containing undeclared added sulfiting agents | 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 July 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 | 18 |
| The Littleoak Company Pty CoByron Bay | Australia | 18 |
| Hekma Center Ltd.Ar'Ara | Israel | 15 |
| B.C. Frozen FoodsMission | Canada | 12 |
| Hai Son Foods Co.Cam Lam District | Vietnam | 10 |
| Sea King Foods Co LtdMuang | Thailand | 10 |
| AmulFed Dairy (Previously known as Mother Dairy) - A Unit of GCMMF LtdGandhi Nagar | India | 9 |
| Productos Alimenticios Diana S.A. de C.V.Soyapango | El Salvador | 9 |
| Marudhar ImpexAhmedabad | India | 9 |
| Diex Import Mi Honduras S. de R.L. de C.V.Comayaguela | Honduras | 9 |
Questions about July 2023
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in July 2023?
- FDA refused 610 imported food shipment lines in July 2023, compared with 713 in June 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 July 2023?
- In July 2023, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were India (119), Mexico (97) and China (45).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in July 2023?
- 26 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in July 2023, most of them on Import Alert 16-18 (3), Import Alert 16-35 (3) and Import Alert 99-05 (3). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include COMERCIALIZADORA PEPSICO, THE LITTLEOAK COMPANY PTY CO and Hekma Center Ltd.. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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