# Import Alert 23-15: ***Detention Without Physical Examination of Food Products Including Finished Dietary Supplements and Bulk Dietary Ingredients, That Are, or That Contain, Areca (Betel) Nuts, and Foodware Made From Areca catechu Palm Lea

**Compliance Urgency Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Alert number | 23-15 |
| Name | ***Detention Without Physical Examination of Food Products Including Finished Dietary Supplements and Bulk Dietary Ingredients, That Are, or That Contain, Areca (Betel) Nuts, and Foodware Made From Areca catechu Palm Leaves�*** |
| Industry | Fruits, vegetables & spices |
| Type | DWPE |
| Last published | 2026-03-23 |

## Why this score
- Detention without physical examination.

Source: U.S. FDA Import Alerts (accessdata.fda.gov) (https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_1139.html). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T19:38:30.901Z.
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.