Import Alert 99-46: Detention without physical examination of imported human foods due to filth
As of October 26, 2026, FDA Import Alert 99-46 (Imported human foods: filth) lists 33 firms on its red list in 10 countries, covering food/food products; 0 firms were added and 0 removed in the last 90 days.
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- 33
- firms on the red list
- 10
- countries
- 0
- added in the last 90 days
- 0
- removed in the last 90 days
What changed in the last 90 days
Removed from Import Alert 99-46
SupplierRadar has recorded no removals from Import Alert 99-46 in the last 90 days, as of October 26, 2026. A removal is shown at the top of this page, and on the firm's own page, the day it is found.
Added to Import Alert 99-46
No firm was added to Import Alert 99-46 in the last 90 days, as of October 26, 2026.
Firms on Import Alert 99-46, by country
Listings by country
Mexico (9)
FDA refusals from Mexico| Firm | List | Products | Date published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candy Pop S.A. de C.V.Guadalajara | Red | All candy w/chili including Rebanaditos & Bolitochas | |
| El Azteca De MexicoZapopan | Red | Hot Candy Spoon | |
| El Azteca Dulces Y Golosinas De MexicoMatamoros | Red | Tamalindo Tamarind flavor candy; Chileta Sandia Watermelon Lollipop with Chili | |
| El Azteca Dulces y Golosinas de Mexico SA de CVGuadalajara | Red | Tamalindo Tamarind flavor candy; Chileta Sandia Watermelon Lollipop with Chili; El Azteca Olla Chili Candy | |
| Procesadora de Dulces Tipicos, S.A. de C.V.Guadalajara | Red | Rie-lazo botanero | |
| Productos Chamoyada S.A. De C.V.Reynosa | Red | hard and soft candies containing chili pepper | |
| Productos Karla, S.A. de C.V.Col. Tabasco | Red | Mango Tabasquenos caramel lollipops with Chili; Mango Mangopers caramel lollipops with Chili; Mangopers w/Chili Hard Can | |
| Ramos Hnos. InternacionalCamargo | Red | Puya Peppers Dried | |
| Seradco S.A. De C.V.Mexico | Red | Honey |
China (6)
FDA refusals from China| Firm | List | Products | Date published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central China International Economic And Trading CorpZhengzhou | Red | White garlic bulbs | |
| China National Medicine & Health Products Import & Export CoQingdao | Red | White garlic bulbs | |
| Henan Cereals Oils & FoodstuffsZhengzhou | Red | White garlic bulbs | |
| Shandong Medicines & Health Products Imp & Exp Co.Qingdao | Red | White garlic bulbs | |
| Weifang Import & Export CorporationWeifang | Red | White garlic bulbs | |
| Weifang Yibao Foodstuff Co., Ltd.Anqiu City | Red | Ginger |
India (5)
FDA refusals from India| Firm | List | Products | Date published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bajrangbali Vanijya Pvt LtdHooghly | Red | TeddyBear Chocochip Grahams | |
| Bambino Agro Ind.Ltd.Secunderabad | Red | Vermicelli | |
| Capital Foods Private LimitedBhilad | Red | Whole Grains/Milled Grain Products/Starches; Bakery Products/Dough/Mixes/Icings; CHING'S CHOWMEIN NOODLES; CHING'S CHOWM | |
| Capital Foods Private LimitedKANDLA | Red | Ching's chowmein noodles (masala); ching's chowmein noodles | |
| M/S. Capital Foods LimitedNashik | Red | Whole Grains/Milled Grain Products/Starches; Bakery Products/Dough/Mixes/Icings; Macaroni/Noodle Products; Cereal Prepar |
Canada (4)
FDA refusals from Canada| Firm | List | Products | Date published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbaland NaturalsRichmond | Red | All Gummy Products | |
| Herbaland Naturals IncRichmond | Red | All Gummy Products | |
| Pan Pacific Specialties LtdVancouver | Red | Peeled garlic in 5 lb jar | |
| Sun Pacific Food ProcessorVancouver | Red | Peeled garlic in 5 lb jar |
Argentina (3)
FDA refusals from Argentina| Firm | List | Products | Date published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digta, S.A.Mendoza | Red | Fresh Garlic | |
| Digta, S.A.Santa Fe | Red | Fresh Garlic | |
| Digta, S.A.Buenos Aries | Red | Fresh Garlic |
Greece (2)
FDA refusals from Greece| Firm | List | Products | Date published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Products S.A.Skidra | Red | Peaches; canned | |
| Union Of AgriculturalGiannitsa | Red | Peaches; canned |
Egypt (1)
FDA refusals from Egypt| Firm | List | Products | Date published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jiang's Fish Processor LLCObour | Red | Crawfish |
Italy (1)
FDA refusals from Italy| Firm | List | Products | Date published |
|---|---|---|---|
| GiaguaroSarno | Red | Canned Tomatoes |
Nigeria (1)
FDA refusals from Nigeria| Firm | List | Products | Date published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayus EnterprisesLagos | Red | Elubo/Amala Yam Flour; Plantain Fufu (Plantain Flour); Beans Flour |
Philippines (1)
FDA refusals from Philippines| Firm | List | Products | Date published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeverps Manufacturing CorporationMetro Manila | Red | Rice Stick Noodles (Bihon) |
Refusal charges named on this alert
| Charge code | Meaning | Refusal lines since 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 12,348 |
What the alert covers and why FDA issued it
- Official title
- Detention Without Physical Examination of Imported Human Foods Due to Filth
- Product scope
- Food/Food Products
- Last published
The FDA has found various food products that appear to be adulterated because they contain filth (including but not limited to insect, rodent, other animal filth, and/or mold, (i.e., visually moldy product or microscopic count of mold hyphae also known as Howard Mold Count (HMC) method).
This alert covers specific firms/products. Countrywide Detention Without Physical Examination (DWPE) recommendations due to filth are covered in other applicable import alerts (IA).
Listing on an import alert is FDA's notice to the firm and a fact an importer must consider in its supplier evaluation under 21 CFR 1.505. What the red, green and yellow lists mean.
Questions about Import Alert 99-46
- What is Import Alert 99-46?
- Import Alert 99-46, “Detention without physical examination of imported human foods due to filth”, is an FDA import alert. FDA may detain food/food products from the firms on its red list without physical examination; FDA last published the alert on July 31, 2026.
- Which firms are on Import Alert 99-46?
- As of October 26, 2026, 33 firms are listed on Import Alert 99-46 in 10 countries; the most listings are in Mexico (9), China (6) and India (5). The full table, grouped by country, is below on this page and every firm links to its record.
- How do firms get off Import Alert 99-46?
- A firm asks FDA to remove it by submitting evidence that the cause of the listing has been corrected. The Guidance section of the alert on FDA's website gives the procedure and the contact for 99-46; our guide explains the steps and the evidence FDA usually asks for.
- What charge does FDA use under Import Alert 99-46?
- The charge section of Import Alert 99-46 names FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance). Each code is a refusal charge in FDA's reference table; the linked pages give FDA's official statement and refusal counts.
- Which firms were added to Import Alert 99-46 recently?
- No firm was added to Import Alert 99-46 in the last 90 days, as of October 26, 2026.
- Which firms were removed from Import Alert 99-46 recently?
- SupplierRadar has recorded no removals from Import Alert 99-46 in the last 90 days, as of October 26, 2026. A removal is shown at the top of this page and on the firm's page the day it is found.
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