Monthly digest
FDA import refusals and import alerts: December 2023
December 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023
In December 2023, FDA refused 718 imported shipment lines (up 33% vs November 2023), added 39 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 .
- 718
- shipment lines refused in December 2023
- +33%
- vs November 2023
- 39
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
November 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.
January 2024Countries with the most FDA refusals in December 2023
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
Most common refusal charges in December 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 | 187 |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 178 |
| INCONSPICU | Required information not conspicuous | 112 |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 81 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 51 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 50 |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 49 |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 42 |
| UNAPPROVED | Unapproved new drug | 39 |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 35 |
Product categories refused in December 2023
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 143 | 20% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 81 | 11% |
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 71 | 10% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 48 | 7% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 48 | 7% |
| Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch | 46 | 6% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 33 | 5% |
| Chocolate and Cocoa Products | 32 | 4% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 30 | 4% |
| Macaroni and Noodle Products | 24 | 3% |
Import alert changes in December 2023
39 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 | 10 | |
| 99-08 | Processed human and animal foods for pesticides | 6 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 4 | |
| 12-10 | Cheese due to microbiological contamination | 1 | |
| 16-120 | Fish and fishery products from foreign processors (mfrs.) | 1 | |
| 16-74 | Uneviscerated fish or partially eviscerated fish | 1 | |
| 99-38 | Low-acid canned foods or acidified foods due to inadequate | 1 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 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 December 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Herbaland Naturals IncRichmond | Canada | 78 |
| Productos Ricolino, S.A.P.I. Dec.V.Ciudad De Mexico | Mexico | 20 |
| Aarush Food Grain Private LimitedKarnal | India | 20 |
| Bambino Agro Ind.Ltd.Secunderabad | India | 17 |
| Hershey Mexico SA de CVEl Salto | Mexico | 12 |
| Comercializadora Pepsico Mexico,Ciudad De Mexico | Mexico | 12 |
| Industrias Martec, S.A.Quepos | Costa Rica | 11 |
| Ramdev Food Products Pvt LtdChangodar | India | 11 |
| Starwave EnterpriseBari | India | 11 |
| Antonio Jose BeloAtibaia | Brazil | 11 |
Questions about December 2023
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in December 2023?
- FDA refused 718 imported food shipment lines in December 2023, compared with 541 in November 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 December 2023?
- In December 2023, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were Mexico (161), India (158) and Canada (107).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in December 2023?
- 39 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in December 2023, most of them on Import Alert 99-05 (12), Import Alert 45-02 (10) and Import Alert 99-08 (6). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include Herbaland Naturals Inc, PRODUCTOS RICOLINO, S.A.P.I. DEC.V. and AARUSH FOOD GRAIN PRIVATE LIMITED. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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