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FDA import refusals and import alerts: April 2024
April 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024
In April 2024, FDA refused 694 imported shipment lines (down 1% vs March 2024), added 42 firm listings to import alerts and removed 0; Lebanon had the most refusals and FSVP VIO (importer not in compliance with FSVP) was the most common charge (as of October 26, 2026).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 694
- shipment lines refused in April 2024
- −1%
- vs March 2024
- 42
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
March 2024
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.
May 2024Countries with the most FDA refusals in April 2024
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
Most common refusal charges in April 2024
FDA records one or more charge codes on every refused line, so counts can exceed the number of lines.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines |
|---|---|---|
| FSVP VIO | Importer not in compliance with FSVP | 148 |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 88 |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 84 |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 84 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 56 |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 55 |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 46 |
| UNSAFE ADD | Food additive unsafe under section 409 | 43 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 39 |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 32 |
Product categories refused in April 2024
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 94 | 14% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 78 | 11% |
| Nuts and Edible Seeds | 62 | 9% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 54 | 8% |
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 52 | 7% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 51 | 7% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 48 | 7% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 39 | 6% |
| Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch | 28 | 4% |
| Snack Food Items | 26 | 4% |
Import alert changes in April 2024
42 firm listings added and 0 removed. Alerts with changes, most changes first.
| Alert | Covers | Added | Removed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 12 | |
| 99-08 | Processed human and animal foods for pesticides | 10 | |
| 45-02 | Foods containing illegal and/or undeclared colors | 4 | |
| 99-45 | Food products that are or contain an unsafe food additive | 3 | |
| 16-81 | Seafood products due to the presence of Salmonella | 2 | |
| 23-14 | Food products due to the presence of mycotoxins | 2 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 2 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 2 | |
| 16-124 | Aquaculture seafood products due to unapproved drugs | 1 | |
| 16-35 | Raw and cooked shrimp from India | 1 | |
| 24-23 | Fresh cilantro from the State of Puebla, Mexico | 1 | |
| 99-37 | Low-acid canned foods and acidified foods without filed | 1 | |
| 99-47 | Human food products that appear to be adulterated | 1 |
Firms with the most FDA records in April 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Green HillSaida | Lebanon | 104 |
| Al Kanater S.A.L.Mkalles, Beirut | Lebanon | 20 |
| Fai Natur SLBarcelona | Spain | 20 |
| Fukusui Shoji Ltd.Fukuoka | Japan | 15 |
| Al Samir RoasteryZahle | Lebanon | 15 |
| Ahmad M.S. Al Dirani & BrosBekaa | Lebanon | 14 |
| Shandong Tongxing Foodstuffs Co., Ltd.Weihai | China | 10 |
| Indaco S.p.A.Caivano | Italy | 9 |
| Alnost Guatemala S.AGuatemala | Guatemala | 9 |
| Laboratorios PiSA, S.A. de C.V (Planta Tlajomulco)Tlajomulco De Zuniga | Mexico | 8 |
Questions about April 2024
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in April 2024?
- FDA refused 694 imported food shipment lines in April 2024, compared with 698 in March 2024. 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 April 2024?
- In April 2024, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were Lebanon (154), Mexico (95) and India (91).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in April 2024?
- 42 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in April 2024, most of them on Import Alert 99-05 (12), Import Alert 99-08 (10) and Import Alert 45-02 (4). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include Green Hill, Al Kanater S.A.L. and FAI NATUR SL. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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