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FDA import refusals and import alerts: February 2025
February 1, 2025 to February 28, 2025
In February 2025, FDA refused 830 imported shipment lines (down 31% vs January 2025), added 55 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 .
- 830
- shipment lines refused in February 2025
- −31%
- vs January 2025
- 55
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
January 2025
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.
March 2025Countries with the most FDA refusals in February 2025
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
Most common refusal charges in February 2025
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 | 115 |
| UNSAFE ADD | Food additive unsafe under section 409 | 105 |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 97 |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 84 |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 82 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 81 |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 56 |
| UNAPPROVED | Unapproved new drug | 53 |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 51 |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 39 |
Product categories refused in February 2025
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties | 110 | 13% |
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 97 | 12% |
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 93 | 11% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 60 | 7% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 59 | 7% |
| Snack Food Items | 51 | 6% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 45 | 5% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 44 | 5% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 41 | 5% |
| Nuts and Edible Seeds | 38 | 5% |
Import alert changes in February 2025
55 firm listings added and 0 removed. Alerts with changes, most changes first.
| Alert | Covers | Added | Removed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 13 | |
| 99-08 | Processed human and animal foods for pesticides | 8 | |
| 99-48 | Foods due to chemical contamination | 8 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 5 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 4 | |
| 99-42 | Foods due to heavy metal (toxic element) contamination | 4 | |
| 99-32 | Human and animal food products from foreign establishments | 3 | |
| 16-35 | Raw and cooked shrimp from India | 2 | |
| 45-02 | Foods containing illegal and/or undeclared colors | 2 | |
| 99-37 | Low-acid canned foods and acidified foods without filed | 2 | |
| 99-22 | Foods containing undeclared major food allergens or foods | 1 | |
| 99-38 | Low-acid canned foods or acidified foods due to inadequate | 1 | |
| 99-45 | Food products that are or contain an unsafe food additive | 1 | |
| 99-46 | Imported human foods due to filth | 1 |
Firms with the most FDA records in February 2025
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Asia, IncorporatedCabuyao | Philippines | 60 |
| Nutri-AsiaBulacan | Philippines | 29 |
| The Prince Tahina Manufacture LtdEilabun | Israel | 22 |
| Haldiram Snacks Pvt. Ltd.Noida | India | 21 |
| Kogta Import Export Pvt LtdJalgaon | India | 16 |
| Alcides Marques Pereira Lopes LdaSilvalde Ap 304 | Portugal | 15 |
| Mega Marine PridePasuruan | Indonesia | 14 |
| Doganlar Gida Tur. Ins. Iml. San. ve Tic. Ltd. StiNevsehir | Turkey | 13 |
| Suzhou renren jia food co.,ltdSuzhou | China | 12 |
| Laticinios Bela VistaBela Vista De Goias | Brazil | 11 |
Questions about February 2025
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in February 2025?
- FDA refused 830 imported food shipment lines in February 2025, compared with 1,200 in January 2025. 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 February 2025?
- In February 2025, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were India (205), Philippines (105) and China (93).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in February 2025?
- 55 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in February 2025, most of them on Import Alert 99-05 (13), Import Alert 99-08 (8) and Import Alert 99-48 (8). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include Nutri-Asia, Incorporated, Nutri-Asia and The Prince Tahina Manufacture Ltd. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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