Monthly digest
FDA import refusals and import alerts: November 2023
November 1, 2023 to November 30, 2023
In November 2023, FDA refused 541 imported shipment lines (down 1% vs October 2023), added 51 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 .
- 541
- shipment lines refused in November 2023
- −1%
- vs October 2023
- 51
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
October 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.
December 2023Countries with the most FDA refusals in November 2023
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
Most common refusal charges in November 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 | 108 |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 85 |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 71 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 62 |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 54 |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 49 |
| FSVP VIO | Importer not in compliance with FSVP | 41 |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 36 |
| UNAPPROVED | Unapproved new drug | 30 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 29 |
Product categories refused in November 2023
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 74 | 14% |
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 44 | 8% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 38 | 7% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (root and tuber vegetables, fungi) | 34 | 6% |
| Nuts and Edible Seeds | 32 | 6% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 32 | 6% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 31 | 6% |
| Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch | 30 | 6% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 30 | 6% |
| Chocolate and Cocoa Products | 28 | 5% |
Import alert changes in November 2023
51 firm listings added and 0 removed. Alerts with changes, most changes first.
| Alert | Covers | Added | Removed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 12 | |
| 45-02 | Foods containing illegal and/or undeclared colors | 9 | |
| 99-08 | Processed human and animal foods for pesticides | 3 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 3 | |
| 99-37 | Low-acid canned foods and acidified foods without filed | 3 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 3 | |
| 16-18 | Raw shrimp | 2 | |
| 22-01 | Cantaloupes from Mexico | 2 | |
| 12-03 | Imported soft cheese and soft ripened cheese from France | 1 | |
| 12-10 | Cheese due to microbiological contamination | 1 | |
| 16-129 | Seafood products due to nitrofurans | 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 | |
| 23-12 | Coconut due to the presence of microbiological contamination | 1 | |
| 23-14 | Food products due to the presence of mycotoxins | 1 | |
| 40-05 | Adulterated and misbranded infant formula | 1 | |
| 54-14 | Dietary supplement products from firms that have not met | 1 | |
| 99-23 | Produce due to contamination with human pathogens | 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 November 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Td Akkond, OOOCheboksary | Russia | 36 |
| Starwave EnterpriseBari | India | 19 |
| Herbaland Naturals IncRichmond | Canada | 14 |
| Neogenesis Health ManufacturingStrydompark | South Africa | 11 |
| Dhara Foods Pvt .LtdAnand | India | 9 |
| Laboratorios PiSA, S.A. de C.V (Planta Tlajomulco)Tlajomulco De Zuniga | Mexico | 9 |
| Fruselva America SPAMaule | Chile | 9 |
| PT Karunia Penyembuhan AlamiBandung | Indonesia | 9 |
| Ganesh IndustriesMumbai | India | 8 |
| Bumble Bee Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.Tapachula | Mexico | 8 |
Questions about November 2023
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in November 2023?
- FDA refused 541 imported food shipment lines in November 2023, compared with 547 in October 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 November 2023?
- In November 2023, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were India (119), Mexico (76) and Canada (38).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in November 2023?
- 51 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in November 2023, most of them on Import Alert 99-05 (12), Import Alert 45-02 (9) and Import Alert 99-08 (3). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include TD AKKOND, OOO, Starwave Enterprise and Herbaland Naturals Inc. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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