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AUGASON FARMS
CSWH grade A (93)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 92.9204.
| Indicator | Grade | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls (40%) | A (100) | No recalls found Oct 28, 2021 to Oct 28, 2026. For current recalls see FDA and USDA. |
| Ingredients (40%) | B (82) | Tier A: 2 of 113 products (FD&C Red No. 3) · A (91) (25%) Tier B: 22 of 113 products (Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO), Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), Bleached flour, FD&C Yellow No. 6, FD&C Yellow No. 5, Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and 3 more) · C (68) (15%) · products |
| FDA warning letters (20%) | A (100) | None found to the owner Oct 28, 2021 to Oct 28, 2026. |
Shown, not graded: recall reasons (none) · IARC notes (0 products) · FDA dye pledge: none on FDA's tracker.
Recalls, Oct 28, 2021 to Oct 28, 2026
No FDA recall matched to this brand.
Store-brand and co-packer recalls count on a brand only when a UPC in the recall matches one of its products.
Ingredients on our watch list
FD&C Red No. 3 Tier A in 2 of 113 products
- FDA order revoking the listing of FD&C Red No. 3 for food (90 FR 4628, 2025-01-16; stay lifted and dates confirmed, 91 FR 50475, 2026-08-05): revoked for food by FDA, effective Jan 15, 2027.
- California AB 418 (2023), the California Food Safety Act, Stats. 2023 ch. 328, Health and Safety Code § 109025: banned in food by state law (CA), effective Jan 1, 2027.
- West Virginia HB 2354 (2025), W. Va. Code § 16-7-2(b)(7): banned in food by state law (WV), effective Jan 1, 2028. Under court challenge (enforcement blocked for now): International Association of Color Manufacturers v. Singh.
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(32): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) Tier B in 11 of 113 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(26): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) Tier B in 5 of 113 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(5): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
Bleached flour Tier B in 4 of 113 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(6): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
FD&C Yellow No. 6 Tier B in 4 of 113 products
- HHS/FDA phase-out of petroleum-based food dyes (announced 2025-04-22; voluntary industry pledges, no rule): FDA phase-out target, effective Dec 31, 2027.
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(44): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
- West Virginia HB 2354 (2025), W. Va. Code § 16-7-2(b)(7): banned in food by state law (WV), effective Jan 1, 2028. Under court challenge (enforcement blocked for now): International Association of Color Manufacturers v. Singh.
FD&C Yellow No. 5 Tier B in 3 of 113 products
- HHS/FDA phase-out of petroleum-based food dyes (announced 2025-04-22; voluntary industry pledges, no rule): FDA phase-out target, effective Dec 31, 2027.
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(43): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
- West Virginia HB 2354 (2025), W. Va. Code § 16-7-2(b)(7): banned in food by state law (WV), effective Jan 1, 2028. Under court challenge (enforcement blocked for now): International Association of Color Manufacturers v. Singh.
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) Tier B in 2 of 113 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(4): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
- West Virginia HB 2354 (2025), W. Va. Code § 16-7-2(b)(7): banned in food by state law (WV), effective Jan 1, 2028. Under court challenge (enforcement blocked for now): International Association of Color Manufacturers v. Singh.
Acetylated esters of mono- and diglycerides (acetic acid ester) Tier B in 1 of 113 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(1): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
FD&C Red No. 40 Tier B in 1 of 113 products
- HHS/FDA phase-out of petroleum-based food dyes (announced 2025-04-22; voluntary industry pledges, no rule): FDA phase-out target, effective Dec 31, 2027.
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(34): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
- West Virginia HB 2354 (2025), W. Va. Code § 16-7-2(b)(7): banned in food by state law (WV), effective Jan 1, 2028. Under court challenge (enforcement blocked for now): International Association of Color Manufacturers v. Singh.
Sodium lauryl sulfate Tier B in 1 of 113 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(36): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
Products (24)
- VEGETARIAN MEAT SUBSTITUTE BITS, BACON · UPC 946701504 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("fd and c red 3") · Report an error - VEGETARIAN MEAT SUBSTITUTE, BEEF · UPC 946701306 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3") · Report an error - ASIAN STYLE TERIYAKI KIT · UPC 78716002700 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil") · Report an error - AUGASON FARMS, SPIFF-E-WHIP DESSERT TOPPING · UPC 78716007514 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Acetylated esters of mono- and diglycerides (acetic acid ester) ("acetylated monoglycerides") · Report an error - BISCUIT MIX, BUTTERMILK · UPC 946804106 · FoodData Central record of May 23, 2022
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil") · Report an error - BREAD, SCONE & ROLL MIX · UPC 946803116 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - BROWNIE MIX, CHOCOLATE FUDGE · UPC 946400247 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil"); B Sodium lauryl sulfate ("sodium lauryl sulfate") · Report an error - BUTTERMILK PANCAKE MIX · UPC 78716001505 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - CHEESE BLEND POWDER · UPC 946003127 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("fd and c yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("fd and c yellow 6") · Report an error - CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO KIT · UPC 78716002717 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil") · Report an error - CHILI MACARONI KIT WITH FREEZE DRIED BEEF · UPC 78716002731 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil") · Report an error - CREAMY POTATO SOUP MIX · UPC 946002120 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Bleached flour ("bleached enriched flour") · Report an error - DEHYDRATED POTATO FLAKES · UPC 946111136 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha") · Report an error - DEHYDRATED POTATO SHREDS · UPC 78716111242 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - DRINK MIX, ORANGE DELIGHT · UPC 946500572 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("fd and c yellow 6") · Report an error - FREEZE DRIED BEEF STROGANOFF KIT · UPC 78716002724 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil") · Report an error - HEARTY VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP MIX · UPC 78716908354 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil") · Report an error - HONEY CORNBREAD MUFFIN MIX, HONEY CORNBREAD · UPC 946800504 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Bleached flour ("bleached all purpose flour") · Report an error - INSTANT CHEESY BROCCOLI AND RICE · UPC 78716268502 · FoodData Central record of May 23, 2022
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated coconut oil", "partially hydrogenated soybean oil"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - INSTANT CREAMY STROGANOFF · UPC 78716268601 · FoodData Central record of May 25, 2023
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil") · Report an error - INSTANT PASTA ALFREDO · UPC 78716268809 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil") · Report an error - POTATO GEMS · UPC 78716111181 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - SOUP MIX, CHEESY BROCCOLI · UPC 946906466 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("fd and c yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("fd and c yellow 6") · Report an error - SOUTHWEST CHILI MIX · UPC 78716003080 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil") · Report an error
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FDA warning letters to Blue Chip Group Inc., Oct 28, 2021 to Oct 28, 2026
None found from FDA food offices.
FDA notes that later events may have changed the regulatory status of what a letter discusses.