Monthly digest
FDA import refusals and import alerts: January 2026
January 1, 2026 to January 31, 2026
In January 2026, FDA refused 1,125 imported shipment lines (up 14% vs December 2025), added 52 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 .
- 1,125
- shipment lines refused in January 2026
- +14%
- vs December 2025
- 52
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
December 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.
February 2026Countries with the most FDA refusals in January 2026
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
Most common refusal charges in January 2026
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 | 152 |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 120 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 99 |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 87 |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 85 |
| FSVP VIO | Importer not in compliance with FSVP | 83 |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 82 |
| MFR INJ | Insanitary conditions, may be injurious | 80 |
| UNAPPROVED | Unapproved new drug | 77 |
| MELAMINE | Melamine | 70 |
Product categories refused in January 2026
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 156 | 14% |
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 119 | 11% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 113 | 10% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 103 | 9% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 83 | 7% |
| Snack Food Items | 78 | 7% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 61 | 5% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 61 | 5% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (root and tuber vegetables, fungi) | 56 | 5% |
| Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties | 55 | 5% |
Import alert changes in January 2026
52 firm listings added and 0 removed. Alerts with changes, most changes first.
| Alert | Covers | Added | Removed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 16 | |
| 21-17 | Papaya from Mexico | 6 | |
| 45-02 | Foods containing illegal and/or undeclared colors | 6 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 4 | |
| 23-14 | Food products due to the presence of mycotoxins | 3 | |
| 99-08 | Processed human and animal foods for pesticides | 3 | |
| 99-38 | Low-acid canned foods or acidified foods due to inadequate | 3 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 2 | |
| 99-47 | Human food products that appear to be adulterated | 2 | |
| 16-120 | Fish and fishery products from foreign processors (mfrs.) | 1 | |
| 16-138 | Seafood products that appear to have been prepared, packed | 1 | |
| 16-35 | Raw and cooked shrimp from India | 1 | |
| 16-81 | Seafood products due to the presence of Salmonella | 1 | |
| 99-42 | Foods due to heavy metal (toxic element) contamination | 1 | |
| 99-43 | Ready-to-eat human food products that appear to have been | 1 | |
| 99-45 | Food products that are or contain an unsafe food additive | 1 |
Firms with the most FDA records in January 2026
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Croppe Foods and Beverage Ltd.Dhaka | Bangladesh | 56 |
| Maritime FisheriesKarachi | Pakistan | 28 |
| Intesup International LimitedLagos | Nigeria | 24 |
| R-pure Agro Specialities (FZE)Sharjah | United Arab Emirates | 22 |
| Haldiram Snacks Pvt. Ltd.Noida | India | 20 |
| Leyuan Health Technology Huzhoucompany LimitedZhejiang | China | 19 |
| Haldiram Snacks Pvt. Ltd.Noida | India | 18 |
| Mae Khem Co LtdMae Sot | Thailand | 18 |
| True HerbsMichoacan | Mexico | 16 |
| Bueno Alimentos, S.A. de C.V.Santa Catarina | Mexico | 13 |
Questions about January 2026
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in January 2026?
- FDA refused 1,125 imported food shipment lines in January 2026, compared with 984 in December 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 January 2026?
- In January 2026, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were India (224), China (154) and Mexico (122).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in January 2026?
- 52 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in January 2026, most of them on Import Alert 99-05 (16), Import Alert 21-17 (6) and Import Alert 45-02 (6). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include CROPPE FOODS AND BEVERAGE LTD., Maritime Fisheries and INTESUP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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