According to reports published by Food Safety News on June 12, 2026, the FDA has allegedly intensified its enforcement

According to reports published by Food Safety News on June 12, 2026, the FDA has allegedly intensified its enforcement of import alerts for products such as cheese, juice, and canned foods. These alerts allow authorities to detain shipments at U.S. ports that fail to meet sanitary regulations without prior physical inspection. The measure reportedly follows a rise in non-compliance detected during routine checks. As of now, the FDA has not issued an official statement explicitly confirming this escalation.

Import alerts are tools the FDA uses to enforce the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and other regulations. When a product or country is placed on an alert, shipments can be automatically detained without inspection. Historically, items like soft cheeses, unpasteurized juices, and low-acid canned goods have been under scrutiny due to microbiological or toxin risks. The reported increase aligns with heightened FDA scrutiny of high-risk imported products.