CBP Reports FDA Status Message Problems

CBP said the Food and Drug Administration deployed software modifications on Aug. 10-11 and has received reports that ABI messages were not sent for some entries transmitted during the installation. FDA is investigating the situation and will resend the messages as soon as possible, said CBP in a CSMS message. Unless perishable lines are pending review, don't contact the FDA District office on the issue, said CBP. CBP said in a follow-up CSMS message that all FDA “May Proceed” messages have been resent for entries transmitted on the weekend of August 11 that were issued a system “May Proceed." Entries not receiving such notification may still be under “FDA Review.” The follow-up CSMS message is (here).