FDA Adds Eight Firms to Import Alert Over PFAS Contamination in Clams​

On February 18, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) added eight firms to Import Alert 99-48, titled "Detention without Physical Examination of Foods Due to Chemical Contamination." This action aims to prevent the entry of processed clams contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), notably perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), into the U.S. market. The affected firms, all based in China, include Donggang Hongxing Food Co., Ltd; Donggang Yixing Food Co., Ltd; Donggang City Tianhong Aquatic Foodstuff Co., Ltd; Dandong Zhengrun Food Co., Ltd; Nantong Changhua Aquatic Food Co., Ltd; Liaoning Baichen Food Co., Ltd; Dandong Jiamei Food Co., Ltd; and Donggang City Gangzhu Foodstuff Co., Ltd. The FDA's decision follows the detection of elevated PFAS levels in clam samples from these companies, leading to their products being subject to refusal of admission under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. This measure underscores the FDA's commitment to reducing harmful chemical contaminants in the food supply.