The FDA uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations on food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed.
Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed here. Click on the URLs to view the actual alerts.
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Import Alert number |
Description |
URL |
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IA-16-13 |
Detention Without Physical Examination of Anchovy or Bagoong Products from the Philippines |
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_32.html |
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IA-16-35 |
Detention Without Physical Examination of Raw And Cooked Shrimp from India |
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_43.html |
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IA-16-39 |
Detention Without Physical Examination of Processed Seafood and Analogue Seafood (Surimi) Products for Listeria Monocytogenes |
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_44.html |
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IA-16-74 |
Detention without physical Examination of *** Uneviscerated Fish Or Partially Eviscerated Fish that are either Sat-Cured, Dried, Smoked Acidified, Pickled, Fermented or Brined |
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_48.html |
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IA-16-81 |
Detention Without Physical Examination of Seafood Products Due to the Presence of Salmonella |
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_49.html |
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IA-20-07 |
Detention Without Physical Examination of Juice Processors Not in Compliance with Juice HACCP Regulations |
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_761.html |
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IA-21-07 |
Detention Without Physical Examination of Tamarind Products (Fresh and/or Processed) from All Shippers from All Countries Due to Filth |
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_63.html |
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IA-28-13 |
Detention Without Physical Examination of ***Spices and Spice Products*** Due to Lead Contamination |
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_1143.html |
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IA-33-10 |
Detention Without Physical Examination of Candy Due to Lead |
http://cms.fda.gov/vts/imports_publish/private/importalert_102.html |
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IA-45-02 |
Detention Without Physical Examination and Guidance of Foods Containing Illegal and/or Undeclared Colors |
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_118.html |
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IA-45-07 |
Detention Without Physical Examination of Food Products Containing Illegal Undeclared Sweeteners |
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_120.html |
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IA-53-06 |
Detention Without Physical Examination Of Cosmetics That are Adulterated and/or Misbranded Due to Color Additive Violations |
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_130.html |
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IA-54-15 |
DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS AND BULK DIETARY INGREDIENTS THAT ARE OR CONTAIN MITRAGYNA SPECIOSA OR KRATOM |
None |
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IA-66-40 |
Detention Without Physical Examination of Drugs From Firms Which Have Not Met Drug GMPs |
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_189.html |
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IA-66-41 |
Detention Without Physical Examination of Unapproved New Drugs Promoted In The U.S. |
http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_190.html |
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IA-72-03 |
Detention Without Physical Examination and Intensified Coverage of Pig Ears And Other Pet Treats Due To The Presence Of Salmonella |
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_218.html |
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IA-76-01 |
Detention Without Physical Examination Of Medical Instruments from Pakistan 2 |
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_224.html |
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IA-80-04 |
Surveillance and Detention Without Physical Examination of Surgeon’s and Patient Examination Gloves |
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_229.html |
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IA-89-04 |
Detention Without Physical Examination of Devices from firms that have not met Device Quality System Requirements |
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_241.html |
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IA-99-05 |
Detention Without Physical Examination of Raw Agricultural Products for Pesticides |
http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_258.html |
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IA-99-08 |
Detention Without Physical Examination Of Processed Human and Animal Foods for Pesticides |
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_259.html |
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IA-99-12 |
Detention Without Physical Examination Of Canned Foods Due To Contamination From Lead Soldered Cans |
None |
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IA-99-19 |
Detention Without Physical Examination Of Food Products Due To The Presence Of Salmonella |
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_263.html |
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IA-99-22 |
Detention Without Physical Examination Of Foods Containing Undeclared Major Food Allergens Or Foods That Fail To Properly Label Major Food Allergens |
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_561.html |
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IA-99-23 |
Detention Without Physical Examination of ***Produce Due to Contamination With Human Pathogens*** |
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_266.html |
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IA-99-32 |
DETENTION WITHOUT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OF PRODUCTS FROM FIRMS REFUSING FDA FOREIGN ESTABLISHMENT INSPECTION |
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_521.html |
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IA-99-35 |
DWPE OF PRODUCE THAT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN PREPARED, PACKED OR HELD UNDER INSANITARY CONDITIONS WHEREBY IT MAY HAVE BEEN RENDERED INJURIOUS TO HEALTH |
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_1128.html |
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IA-99-38 |
DETENTION WITHOUT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OF LOW-ACID CANNED FOODS OR ACIDIFIED FOODS DUE TO INADEQUATE PROCESS CONTROL |
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_1132.html |
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IA-99-39 |
DETENTION WITHOUT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OF IMPORTED FOOD PRODUCTS THAT APPEAR TO BE MISBRANDED |
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_1144.html |
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