# Import Alert 16-05: Detention Without Physical Examination of Mahimahi from Ecuador and Taiwan Due to Histamine and Decomposition

**Compliance Urgency Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Alert number | 16-05 |
| Name | Detention Without Physical Examination of Mahimahi from Ecuador and Taiwan Due to Histamine and Decomposition |
| Industry | Seafood |
| Type | DWPE |
| Last published | 2025-07-28 |

## Why this score
- Detention without physical examination.

Source: U.S. FDA Import Alerts (accessdata.fda.gov) (https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_14.html). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:41:37.385Z.
From FDA's published import alert list; the FDA alert page (linked) is authoritative and lists the firms and products covered. Informational only, not regulatory advice.