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FDA import refusals and import alerts: August 2026
August 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026
In August 2026, FDA refused 843 imported shipment lines (down 28% vs July 2026), added 52 firm listings to import alerts and removed 0; India 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 .
- 843
- shipment lines refused in August 2026
- −28%
- vs July 2026
- 52
- firm listings added to import alerts
- 0
- firm listings removed
July 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.
September 2026Countries with the most FDA refusals in August 2026
Shipment lines refused, by country of origin. Each country links to its full refusal history.
| Country | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| India | 187 | 22% |
| China | 118 | 14% |
| Mexico | 103 | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | 58 | 7% |
| Nigeria | 45 | 5% |
| United Kingdom | 26 | 3% |
| Thailand | 26 | 3% |
| Canada | 20 | 2% |
| Turkey | 15 | 2% |
| Costa Rica | 14 | 2% |
Most common refusal charges in August 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 | 154 |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 152 |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 118 |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 113 |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 113 |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 100 |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 80 |
| UNAPPROVED | Unapproved new drug | 74 |
| MFR INSAN | Insanitary manufacturing, processing or packing | 62 |
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 54 |
Product categories refused in August 2026
| Category | Lines | Share of month |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 124 | 15% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 115 | 14% |
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 69 | 8% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 69 | 8% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 53 | 6% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 50 | 6% |
| Ice Cream and Related Products | 47 | 6% |
| Snack Food Items | 37 | 4% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 34 | 4% |
| Nuts and Edible Seeds | 30 | 4% |
Import alert changes in August 2026
52 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 | 7 | |
| 99-05 | Raw agricultural products for pesticides | 6 | |
| 99-08 | Processed human and animal foods for pesticides | 6 | |
| 16-120 | Fish and fishery products from foreign processors (mfrs.) | 3 | |
| 33-15 | Mini-cup gel and jelly candies of firm consistency | 3 | |
| 16-138 | Seafood products that appear to have been prepared, packed | 2 | |
| 16-74 | Uneviscerated fish or partially eviscerated fish | 2 | |
| 71-04 | Food for animals due to the presence of Salmonella | 2 | |
| 99-19 | Food products due to the presence of Salmonella | 2 | |
| 99-39 | Imported food products that appear to be misbranded | 2 | |
| 12-10 | Cheese due to microbiological contamination | 1 | |
| 16-129 | Seafood products due to nitrofurans | 1 | |
| 16-35 | Raw and cooked shrimp from India | 1 | |
| 16-81 | Seafood products due to the presence of Salmonella | 1 | |
| 21-05 | Dates from PROC and Hong Kong due to filth | 1 | |
| 22-01 | Cantaloupes from Mexico | 1 | |
| 24-11 | Dried peppers from Mexico | 1 | |
| 54-14 | Dietary supplement products from firms that have not met | 1 | |
| 54-15 | Dietary supplements and bulk dietary ingredients | 1 | |
| 54-16 | Products that are marketed as foods, including products | 1 | |
| 99-32 | Human and animal food products from foreign establishments | 1 | |
| 99-37 | Low-acid canned foods and acidified foods without filed | 1 | |
| 99-38 | Low-acid canned foods or acidified foods due to inadequate | 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 |
Firms with the most FDA records in August 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R-pure Agro Specialities (FZE)Sharjah | United Arab Emirates | 58 |
| Dasenlin Food Co., LtdJilin | China | 31 |
| Ushas Nigerian ServicesLacros | Nigeria | 27 |
| Stc India Pvt Ltd.Mumbai | India | 21 |
| Shijiazhuang Weiyanmei Food Co., Ltd.Shijiazhuang | China | 17 |
| Kendal Nutricare Ltd.Kendal | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Fujian Qingliu Shoho Eel Industry., Co., LtdSanming | China | 15 |
| Corporacion del Valle Metropolitano S.A.Moravia | Costa Rica | 14 |
| Sabritas S. de R.L. de C.V. , Planta ABCCiudad De Mexico | Mexico | 13 |
| Ocksan Trading Pty Ltd T/A AviomedCape Town | South Africa | 13 |
Questions about August 2026
- How many shipments did FDA refuse in August 2026?
- FDA refused 843 imported food shipment lines in August 2026, compared with 1,175 in July 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 August 2026?
- In August 2026, the countries with the most refused shipment lines were India (187), China (118) and Mexico (103).
- Which firms were added to FDA import alerts in August 2026?
- 52 firm listings were added to FDA import alerts in August 2026, most of them on Import Alert 45-02 (7), Import Alert 99-05 (6) and Import Alert 99-08 (6). Firms with the most FDA records among those active in the month include R-pure Agro Specialities (FZE), DASENLIN FOOD CO., LTD and Ushas Nigerian Services. The alert changes are in the table on this page.
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