FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: grains and starch from Mexico
FDA category: Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch · October 2016 to March 30, 2026
FDA refused 33 grains and starch shipment lines from Mexico between October 2016 and March 30, 2026, 3 of them in 2026; the most refused products were corn and corn starch, most often for SALMONELLA (Salmonella).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 33
- grains and starch lines refused since October 2016
- 3
- refused so far in 2026
- 5
- firms with the most records, listed below
Grains and starch 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) | 3 | |
| 2025 | 6 | +200% |
| 2024 | 2 | +100% |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 2 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2 | -33% |
| 2019 | 3 | -40% |
| 2018 | 5 | +25% |
| 2017 | 4 | |
| 2016 (from Oct) | 5 |
Corn refusals from Mexico
FDA refused 8 corn lines from Mexico between October 2016 and March 30, 2026, 24% of the grains and starch lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of grains and starch |
|---|---|---|
| Corn, bolted meal or flour | 8 | 24.2% |
Recent corn refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grupo Industrial Maseca S.A.B. De C.V.San Pedro Garza Garcia, Mexico | Corn, bolted meal or flour | NO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Harinas Omalli SAPI de CVCuautitlan Izcalli, Mexico | Corn, bolted meal or flour | NO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Productos Paley de Chihuahua S.A de C.V.Chihuahua, Mexico | Corn, bolted meal or flour | FILTHYUSUAL NAMENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Molinera de Mexico SA de CVGuadalupe, Mexico | Corn, bolted meal or flour | FILTHY | Source | |
| Gimsa Molinos Azteca SA de CVCiudad Rio Bravo, Mexico | Corn, bolted meal or flour | FILTHY | Source |
Corn starch refusals from Mexico
FDA refused 5 corn starch lines from Mexico between October 2016 and March 30, 2026, 15% of the grains and starch lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of grains and starch |
|---|---|---|
| Corn starch | 5 | 15.2% |
Recent corn starch refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tresmontes Lucchetti Mexico, S.A. de C.V.Mexico, Mexico | Corn starch | UNSAFE ADD | Source | |
| Tresmontes Lucchetti Mexico, S.A. de C.V.Mexico, Mexico | Corn starch | UNSAFE ADD | Source | |
| Tresmontes Lucchetti Mexico, S.A. de C.V.Mexico, Mexico | Corn starch | UNSAFE ADD | Source | |
| Tresmontes Lucchetti Mexico, S.A. de C.V.Mexico, Mexico | Corn starch | UNSAFE ADD | Source | |
| Tresmontes Lucchetti Mexico, S.A. de C.V.Mexico, Mexico | Corn starch | UNSAFE ADD | Source |
Soybean flour refusals from Mexico
FDA refused 5 soybean flour lines from Mexico between October 2016 and March 30, 2026, 15% of the grains and starch lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of grains and starch |
|---|---|---|
| Soybean flour, meal, or powder | 5 | 15.2% |
Recent soybean flour refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial de Oleaginosas SA de CVGuadalajara, Mexico | Soybean flour, meal, or powder | SALMONELLA | Source |
Other grains and starch products refused from Mexico
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Barley flour | 3 | 9.1% |
| Sesame flour | 3 | 9.1% |
| Wheat flour | 3 | 9.1% |
| Rice | 3 | 9.1% |
| Grain | 1 | 3.0% |
| Rice flour | 1 | 3.0% |
Why FDA refused grains and starch from Mexico
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 11 | 26% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 8 | 19% |
| FILTHY | Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance | 7 | 17% |
| UNSAFE ADD | Food additive unsafe under section 409 | 5 | 12% |
| FALSE | False or misleading labeling | 3 | 7% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 3 | 7% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 2 | 5% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 1 | 2% |
| OFF ODOR | The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be… | 1 | 2% |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 1 | 2% |
Mexico grains and starch firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Grupo Agroalimentario Don Villa S.A. de C.V. | Ahome | 6 |
| Tresmontes Lucchetti Mexico, S.A. de C.V. | Mexico | 5 |
| Industrial de Oleaginosas SA de CV | Guadalajara | 4 |
| Good Foods Sma SAPI de CV | San Miguel De Allende | 2 |
| Hufica Foods S.A. de C.V. | Zapopan | 1 |
Latest grains and starch refusals from Mexico
Questions about grains and starch refusals from Mexico
- How many grains and starch shipments from Mexico did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 3 shipment lines of grains and starch from Mexico in 2026 through March 30, 2026, compared with 6 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse grains and starch from Mexico?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For grains and starch from Mexico the most frequent are SALMONELLA (Salmonella, 11 lines), NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 8 lines) and FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, 7 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover grains and starch from Mexico?
- As of October 26, 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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