FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: pet food from Mexico
FDA category: Pet and Laboratory Animal Foods · October 2016 to June 26, 2026
FDA refused 61 pet food shipment lines from Mexico between October 2016 and June 26, 2026, 4 of them in 2026; the most refused products were rawhide and pizzles, most often for SALMONELLA (Salmonella).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 61
- pet food lines refused since October 2016
- 4
- refused so far in 2026
- 6
- firms with the most records, listed below
Pet food 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) | 4 | |
| 2025 | 1 | -92% |
| 2024 | 13 | |
| 2022 | 7 | -22% |
| 2021 | 9 | -62% |
| 2020 | 24 | +1100% |
| 2019 | 2 | +100% |
| 2018 | 1 |
Rawhide refusals from Mexico
FDA refused 21 rawhide lines from Mexico between October 2016 and June 26, 2026, 34% of the pet food lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of pet food |
|---|---|---|
| Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | 21 | 34.4% |
Recent rawhide refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abastecedores Pecuarios Lozano S.A. de C.V.Soledad De Graciano Sanchez, Mexico | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Alimentos Procesados de Carnaza S.A de C.VPurisima Del Rincon, Mexico | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Alimentos Procesados de Carnaza S.A de C.VPurisima Del Rincon, Mexico | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Alimentos Procesados de Carnaza S.A de C.VPurisima Del Rincon, Mexico | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Alimentos Procesados de Carnaza S.A de C.VPurisima Del Rincon, Mexico | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source |
Pizzles refusals from Mexico
FDA refused 19 pizzles lines from Mexico between October 2016 and June 26, 2026, 31% of the pet food lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of pet food |
|---|---|---|
| Pizzles, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | 19 | 31.1% |
Recent pizzles refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maya Pet Toy S.A. de C.V.Leon, Mexico | Pizzles, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Maya Pet Toy S.A. de C.V.Leon, Mexico | Pizzles, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Maya Pet Toy S.A. de C.V.Leon, Mexico | Pizzles, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Maya Pet Toy S.A. de C.V.Leon, Mexico | Pizzles, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source |
Ears refusals from Mexico
FDA refused 15 ears lines from Mexico between October 2016 and June 26, 2026, 25% of the pet food lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of pet food |
|---|---|---|
| Ears, combination products, pet chews (non-nutritive) | 14 | 23.0% |
| Ears, pork, pet chews (non-nutritive) | 1 | 1.6% |
Other pet food products refused from Mexico
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pet bird food n.e.c. | 2 | 3.3% |
| Pet treats | 2 | 3.3% |
| Fish-seafood prod pet cat food | 1 | 1.6% |
| Meat prod pet dog food | 1 | 1.6% |
Why FDA refused pet food from Mexico
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALMONELLA | Salmonella | 57 | 89% |
| NO ENGLISH | Required label information not in English | 2 | 3% |
| AFLATOXIN | The article appears to contain a mycotoxin, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it… | 1 | 2% |
| LACKS FIRM | Manufacturer name and address missing | 1 | 2% |
| NO PROCESS | No scheduled process filed | 1 | 2% |
| PESTICIDE | Pesticide chemical residue | 1 | 2% |
| UNDER PRC | The article appears to have inadequate processing in having been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary… | 1 | 2% |
Mexico pet food firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentos Procesados de Carnaza S.A de C.V | Purisima Del Rincon | 34 |
| Expando America S. de R.L. | Leon | 13 |
| Maya Pet Toy S.A. de C.V. | Leon | 4 |
| Galdisa SA de CV (P3) | Ciudad De Mexico | 2 |
| Mexco Bullysticks S.A. de C.V. | Cuautitlan Izcalli | 2 |
| Distribuidora Campoglz | Queretaro | 1 |
Latest pet food refusals from Mexico
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maya Pet Toy S.A. de C.V.Leon, Mexico | Pizzles, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Maya Pet Toy S.A. de C.V.Leon, Mexico | Pizzles, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Maya Pet Toy S.A. de C.V.Leon, Mexico | Pizzles, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Maya Pet Toy S.A. de C.V.Leon, Mexico | Pizzles, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Abastecedores Pecuarios Lozano S.A. de C.V.Soledad De Graciano Sanchez, Mexico | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Alimentos Procesados de Carnaza S.A de C.VPurisima Del Rincon, Mexico | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Alimentos Procesados de Carnaza S.A de C.VPurisima Del Rincon, Mexico | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Alimentos Procesados de Carnaza S.A de C.VPurisima Del Rincon, Mexico | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Alimentos Procesados de Carnaza S.A de C.VPurisima Del Rincon, Mexico | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Alimentos Procesados de Carnaza S.A de C.VPurisima Del Rincon, Mexico | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Alimentos Procesados de Carnaza S.A de C.VPurisima Del Rincon, Mexico | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Alimentos Procesados de Carnaza S.A de C.VPurisima Del Rincon, Mexico | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Alimentos Procesados de Carnaza S.A de C.VPurisima Del Rincon, Mexico | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Alimentos Procesados de Carnaza S.A de C.VPurisima Del Rincon, Mexico | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Alimentos Procesados de Carnaza S.A de C.VPurisima Del Rincon, Mexico | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Alimentos Procesados de Carnaza S.A de C.VPurisima Del Rincon, Mexico | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Alimentos Procesados de Carnaza S.A de C.VPurisima Del Rincon, Mexico | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Alimentos Procesados de Carnaza S.A de C.VPurisima Del Rincon, Mexico | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Alimentos Procesados de Carnaza S.A de C.VPurisima Del Rincon, Mexico | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source | |
| Alimentos Procesados de Carnaza S.A de C.VPurisima Del Rincon, Mexico | Rawhide, beef, pet chews (non-nutritive) | SALMONELLA | Source |
Questions about pet food refusals from Mexico
- How many pet food shipments from Mexico did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 4 shipment lines of pet food from Mexico in 2026 through June 26, 2026, compared with 1 in 2025.
- Why does FDA refuse pet food from Mexico?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For pet food from Mexico the most frequent are SALMONELLA (Salmonella, 57 lines), NO ENGLISH (required label information not in English, 2 lines) and AFLATOXIN (AFLATOXIN, 1 line). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover pet food 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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