Monthly digest
FDA import refusals and import alerts: September 2024
September 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024
In September 2024, FDA refused 859 imported shipment lines (up 2% vs August 2024), added 49 firm listings to import alerts and removed 0; India had the most refusals and PESTICIDE (pesticide chemical residue) was the most common charge (as of October 25, 2026).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 859
- shipment lines refused in September 2024
- +2%
- vs August 2024
- 49
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
August 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.
October 2024Countries with the most FDA refusals in September 2024
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
Most common refusal charges in September 2024
FDA records one or more charge codes on every refused line, so counts can exceed the number of lines.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines |
|---|---|---|
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 142 |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 117 |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 101 |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 93 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 91 |
| UNSAFE ADD | Food additive unsafe under section 409 | 91 |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 88 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 81 |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 75 |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 45 |
Product categories refused in September 2024
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 81 | 9% |
| Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties | 76 | 9% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 69 | 8% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 69 | 8% |
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 68 | 8% |
| Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch | 56 | 7% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 53 | 6% |
| Soft Drinks and Waters | 47 | 5% |
| Nuts and Edible Seeds | 44 | 5% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 41 | 5% |
Import alert changes in September 2024
49 firm listings added and 0 removed. Alerts with changes, most changes first.
| Alert | Covers | Added | Removed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45-02 | Foods containing illegal and/or undeclared colors | 18 | |
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 10 | |
| 99-08 | Processed human and animal foods for pesticides | 4 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 4 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 4 | |
| 16-74 | Uneviscerated fish or partially eviscerated fish | 2 | |
| 16-129 | Seafood products due to nitrofurans | 1 | |
| 24-11 | Dried peppers from Mexico | 1 | |
| 28-04 | Black and white pepper from Brazil | 1 | |
| 54-14 | Dietary supplement products from firms that have not met | 1 | |
| 99-23 | Produce due to contamination with human pathogens | 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 September 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adani Food Products Pvt LtdRajkot | India | 39 |
| Nutri-Asia, IncorporatedCabuyao | Philippines | 35 |
| Nutri-AsiaBulacan | Philippines | 27 |
| Herbaland Naturals IncRichmond | Canada | 21 |
| Kohinoor Foods LimitedFaridabad | India | 21 |
| Ferme M & M LandoSherrington | Canada | 20 |
| Central Seafoods Inc.Cebu | Philippines | 14 |
| Supreme WorldwideShapur, Dust,-Thane | India | 14 |
| vitOrgan Arzneimittel GmbHOstfildern | Germany | 12 |
| unknownunknown | India | 12 |
Questions about September 2024
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in September 2024?
- FDA refused 859 imported food shipment lines in September 2024, compared with 843 in August 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 September 2024?
- In September 2024, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were India (266), Mexico (113) and Philippines (89).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in September 2024?
- 49 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in September 2024, most of them on Import Alert 45-02 (18), Import Alert 99-05 (10) and Import Alert 99-08 (4). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include ADANI FOOD PRODUCTS PVT LTD, Nutri-Asia, Incorporated and Nutri-Asia. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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