Monthly digest
FDA import refusals and import alerts: January 2024
January 1, 2024 to January 31, 2024
In January 2024, FDA refused 688 imported shipment lines (down 4% vs December 2023), added 43 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 .
- 688
- shipment lines refused in January 2024
- −4%
- vs December 2023
- 43
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
December 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.
February 2024Countries with the most FDA refusals in January 2024
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
Most common refusal charges in January 2024
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 | 134 |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 134 |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 101 |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 74 |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 68 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 67 |
| MELAMINE | Melamine | 56 |
| POISONOUS | Poisonous or deleterious substance | 51 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 49 |
| NO PROCESS | No scheduled process filed | 45 |
Product categories refused in January 2024
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 76 | 11% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 67 | 10% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 60 | 9% |
| Snack Food Items | 56 | 8% |
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 49 | 7% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 48 | 7% |
| Nuts and Edible Seeds | 44 | 6% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 41 | 6% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (berries, citrus and core fruits) | 38 | 6% |
| Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties | 34 | 5% |
Import alert changes in January 2024
43 firm listings added and 0 removed. Alerts with changes, most changes first.
| Alert | Covers | Added | Removed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 16 | |
| 99-08 | Processed human and animal foods for pesticides | 8 | |
| 16-120 | Fish and fishery products from foreign processors (mfrs.) | 4 | |
| 16-35 | Raw and cooked shrimp from India | 3 | |
| 45-02 | Foods containing illegal and/or undeclared colors | 3 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 2 | |
| 16-05 | Mahimahi from Ecuador and Taiwan due to histamine | 1 | |
| 16-18 | Raw shrimp | 1 | |
| 22-01 | Cantaloupes from Mexico | 1 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 1 | |
| 99-22 | Foods containing undeclared major food allergens or foods | 1 | |
| 99-37 | Low-acid canned foods and acidified foods without filed | 1 | |
| 99-45 | Food products that are or contain an unsafe food additive | 1 |
Firms with the most FDA records in January 2024
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Globo Foods Ltd.Phra Pradaeng | Thailand | 18 |
| Hmwe Food Industry Co LtdYangon | Myanmar | 17 |
| Viral CorporationLodhika | India | 16 |
| Mi Pueblito Tierra Buena SA de CVSan Franciso De Los Romo | Mexico | 15 |
| Compagnia Mercantile D'OltremareMercato San Severino | Italy | 14 |
| Verdu Canto Saffron Spain, S.L.Novelda | Spain | 12 |
| Fujian Holeywood Food Industrial Co., Ltd.Jinjiang City | China | 12 |
| Capital Foods Private LimitedKANDLA | India | 11 |
| Abhaya Exports (Pvt) Ltd.Navi Mumbai | India | 10 |
| Weiba (Fujian) Food Co., Ltd.Quanzhou | China | 10 |
Questions about January 2024
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in January 2024?
- FDA refused 688 imported food shipment lines in January 2024, compared with 718 in December 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 January 2024?
- In January 2024, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were India (141), Mexico (96) and China (91).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in January 2024?
- 43 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in January 2024, most of them on Import Alert 99-05 (16), Import Alert 99-08 (8) and Import Alert 16-120 (4). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include Globo Foods Ltd., HMWE FOOD INDUSTRY CO LTD and Viral Corporation. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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