# Import Alert 54-16: DETENTION WITHOUT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OF PRODUCTS THAT ARE MARKETED AS FOODS, INCLUDING PRODUCTS MARKETED AS DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS, THAT CONTAIN AN ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENT

**Compliance Urgency Score:** 75/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Alert number | 54-16 |
| Name | DETENTION WITHOUT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OF PRODUCTS THAT ARE MARKETED AS FOODS, INCLUDING PRODUCTS MARKETED AS DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS, THAT CONTAIN AN ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENT |
| Industry | Dietary supplements |
| Type | DWPE |
| Last published | 2026-10-15 |

## Why this score
- Published or updated in the last 30 days.
- Detention without physical examination.

Source: U.S. FDA Import Alerts (accessdata.fda.gov) (https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cms_ia/importalert_1141.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.