FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: berries and citrus from Mexico
FDA category: Fruit and Fruit Products (berries, citrus and core fruits) · October 2016 to October 6, 2026
FDA refused 529 berries and citrus shipment lines from Mexico between October 2016 and October 6, 2026, 61 of them in 2026; the most refused products were prickle pear and raisins, most often for PESTICIDE (pesticide chemical residue).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 529
- berries and citrus lines refused since October 2016
- 61
- refused so far in 2026
- 10
- firms with the most records, listed below
Berries and citrus refusals from Mexico by year
Shipment lines FDA refused each year. The table has the same numbers as the chart.
| Year | Refusal lines | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | 61 | |
| 2025 | 63 | -31% |
| 2024 | 91 | +98% |
| 2023 | 46 | +53% |
| 2022 | 30 | +20% |
| 2021 | 25 | -22% |
| 2020 | 32 | -43% |
| 2019 | 56 | +17% |
| 2018 | 48 | -31% |
| 2017 | 70 | |
| 2016 (from Oct) | 7 |
Prickle pear refusals from Mexico
FDA refused 102 prickle pear lines from Mexico between October 2016 and October 6, 2026, 19% of the berries and citrus lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of berries and citrus |
|---|---|---|
| Prickle pear (core fruit) | 102 | 19.3% |
Recent prickle pear refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe Romero FloresAcatzingo, Mexico | Prickle pear (core fruit) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Daniel Luna NeponucenoPueblo Acatzingo De Hidalgo, Mexico | Prickle pear (core fruit) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Olivarria Roman, Wendy JimenaLeon, Mexico | Prickle pear (core fruit) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Juan FloresAcatzingo, Mexico | Prickle pear (core fruit) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Rodolfo Jimenez AbundioPalmar De Bravo, Mexico | Prickle pear (core fruit) | PESTICIDE | Source |
Raisins refusals from Mexico
FDA refused 98 raisins lines from Mexico between October 2016 and October 6, 2026, 19% of the berries and citrus lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of berries and citrus |
|---|---|---|
| Raisins (dried grapes) (berry) | 98 | 18.5% |
Lime refusals from Mexico
FDA refused 84 lime lines from Mexico between October 2016 and October 6, 2026, 16% of the berries and citrus lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of berries and citrus |
|---|---|---|
| Lime (citrus) | 84 | 15.9% |
Recent lime refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan David Trujeque TrujequePueblo Oxkutzcab, Mexico | Lime (citrus) | FSVP VIO | Source |
Other berries and citrus products refused from Mexico
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberries | 50 | 9.5% |
| Prickle pear cactus - edible stems or pads | 44 | 8.3% |
| Raspberries | 36 | 6.8% |
| Blackberries | 18 | 3.4% |
| Apple | 12 | 2.3% |
| Blueberries | 9 | 1.7% |
| Haw | 9 | 1.7% |
Why FDA refused berries and citrus from Mexico
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 348 | 62% |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 104 | 18% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 23 | 4% |
| FSVP VIO | Importer not in compliance with FSVP | 17 | 3% |
| UNSAFE ADD | Food additive unsafe under section 409 | 16 | 3% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 13 | 2% |
| JUICE % | Juice percentage not declared | 12 | 2% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 11 | 2% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 10 | 2% |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 10 | 2% |
Mexico berries and citrus firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Minerva | Caborca | 45 |
| Santa Minerva Spr de Ri | Heroica Caborca | 35 |
| 2014 Mangos | Jocotepec | 25 |
| Yesica Yaneth Aleman Monrreal | Tijuana | 18 |
| Francisco Gaspar Corona Hernandez | Tijuana | 16 |
| Limones Citros de Tecoman SA de CV | Tecoman | 11 |
| Belticos, S.A. de C.V. | Zapopan | 9 |
| Jose Guadalupe Chavarria Garcia | Tecoman | 9 |
| Jose Benigno Osorio Oropeza | Quecholac | 9 |
| Promociones Nortesol, S.A.S. de C.V. | Heroica Caborca | 8 |
Latest berries and citrus refusals from Mexico
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe Romero FloresAcatzingo, Mexico | Prickle pear (core fruit) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Daniel Luna NeponucenoPueblo Acatzingo De Hidalgo, Mexico | Prickle pear (core fruit) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Olivarria Roman, Wendy JimenaLeon, Mexico | Prickle pear (core fruit) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Jugomex, S.A de C.VEcatepec de Mexico, Mexico | Grape juice, berry juice or concentrates | LABELINGNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Juan Francisco Jimenez IniguezCosio, Mexico | Grapes (berry) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Juan FloresAcatzingo, Mexico | Prickle pear (core fruit) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Rodolfo Jimenez AbundioPalmar De Bravo, Mexico | Prickle pear (core fruit) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Juan FloresAcatzingo, Mexico | Prickle pear (core fruit) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Juan FloresAcatzingo, Mexico | Prickle pear (core fruit) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Juan FloresAcatzingo, Mexico | Prickle pear (core fruit) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Juan FloresAcatzingo, Mexico | Prickle pear (core fruit) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Juan FloresAcatzingo, Mexico | Prickle pear (core fruit) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Villanueva Produce S de RL MiSan Sebastian Villanueva, Mexico | Prickle pear (core fruit) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Modesta Salazar AlejandroAcatzingo, Mexico | Prickle pear (core fruit) | PESTICIDE | Source | |
| Jose Benigno Osorio OropezaQuecholac, Mexico | Prickle pear (core fruit) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Jose Benigno Osorio OropezaQuecholac, Mexico | Prickle pear (core fruit) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Jose Benigno Osorio OropezaQuecholac, Mexico | Prickle pear (core fruit) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Jose Benigno Osorio OropezaQuecholac, Mexico | Prickle pear (core fruit) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Jose Benigno Osorio OropezaQuecholac, Mexico | Prickle pear (core fruit) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Juan David Trujeque TrujequePueblo Oxkutzcab, Mexico | Lime (citrus) | FSVP VIO | Source |
Questions about berries and citrus refusals from Mexico
- How many berries and citrus shipments from Mexico did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 61 shipment lines of berries and citrus from Mexico in 2026 through October 6, 2026, compared with 63 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse berries and citrus from Mexico?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For berries and citrus from Mexico the most frequent are PESTICIDE (pesticide chemical residue, 348 lines), FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 104 lines) and NO ENGLISH (required label information not in English, 23 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover berries and citrus from Mexico?
- As of October 25, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Mexico in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Mexico firms; see the country page.
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