Monthly digest
FDA import refusals and import alerts: May 2026
May 1, 2026 to May 31, 2026
In May 2026, FDA refused 916 imported shipment lines (down 2% vs April 2026), added 73 firm listings to import alerts and removed 0; China had the most refusals and NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label) was the most common charge (as of October 26, 2026).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 916
- shipment lines refused in May 2026
- −2%
- vs April 2026
- 73
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
April 2026
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.
June 2026Countries with the most FDA refusals in May 2026
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
Most common refusal charges in May 2026
FDA records one or more charge codes on every refused line, so counts can exceed the number of lines.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines |
|---|---|---|
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 138 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 135 |
| FSVP VIO | Importer not in compliance with FSVP | 115 |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 111 |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 94 |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 93 |
| POISONOUS | Poisonous or deleterious substance | 82 |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 77 |
| MFR INSAN | Insanitary manufacturing, processing or packing | 75 |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 75 |
Product categories refused in May 2026
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 98 | 11% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 94 | 10% |
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 93 | 10% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 90 | 10% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 77 | 8% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 63 | 7% |
| Chocolate and Cocoa Products | 63 | 7% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 52 | 6% |
| Ice Cream and Related Products | 35 | 4% |
| Snack Food Items | 33 | 4% |
Import alert changes in May 2026
73 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 | 15 | |
| 99-08 | Processed human and animal foods for pesticides | 9 | |
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 8 | |
| 99-42 | Foods due to heavy metal (toxic element) contamination | 7 | |
| 99-32 | Human and animal food products from foreign establishments | 4 | |
| 16-120 | Fish and fishery products from foreign processors (mfrs.) | 3 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 3 | |
| 99-37 | Low-acid canned foods and acidified foods without filed | 3 | |
| 99-51 | Human food products that appear to have been prepared | 3 | |
| 16-124 | Aquaculture seafood products due to unapproved drugs | 2 | |
| 16-125 | Refrigerated (not frozen with proper labeling) raw fish | 2 | |
| 24-11 | Dried peppers from Mexico | 2 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 2 | |
| 99-43 | Ready-to-eat human food products that appear to have been | 2 | |
| 12-10 | Cheese due to microbiological contamination | 1 | |
| 16-39 | Ready-to-eat seafood for Listeria monocytogenes | 1 | |
| 16-74 | Uneviscerated fish or partially eviscerated fish | 1 | |
| 16-81 | Seafood products due to the presence of Salmonella | 1 | |
| 25-05 | Dried fungus (mushrooms) from Hong Kong and PROC for filth | 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 | |
| 99-47 | Human food products that appear to be adulterated | 1 |
Firms with the most FDA records in May 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Big Brands GroupZabia Wola | Poland | 74 |
| R-pure Agro Specialities (FZE)Sharjah | United Arab Emirates | 52 |
| Wonder FoodsSindrilita | Romania | 31 |
| Dasenlin Food Co., LtdJilin | China | 25 |
| Er-T Godis AktiebolagVaxjo | Sweden | 21 |
| Quoc Toan PteLong an | Vietnam | 16 |
| PT. Sukses Lautan IndonesiaProbolinggo | Indonesia | 13 |
| Nestle Portugal SaAvanca | Portugal | 13 |
| ACE BAKERY.Co., LtdKomaki | Japan | 12 |
| El Angel de Tu Salud TulancingoHidalgo | Mexico | 12 |
Questions about May 2026
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in May 2026?
- FDA refused 916 imported food shipment lines in May 2026, compared with 934 in April 2026. 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 May 2026?
- In May 2026, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were China (105), Mexico (101) and India (79).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in May 2026?
- 73 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in May 2026, most of them on Import Alert 45-02 (15), Import Alert 99-08 (9) and Import Alert 99-05 (8). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include BIG BRANDS GROUP, R-pure Agro Specialities (FZE) and Wonder Foods. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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