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BETTY CROCKER
CSWH grade C (60)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 60.
| 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%) | F (0) | Tier A: 66 of 120 products (FD&C Red No. 3, Propylparaben) · F (0) (25%) Tier B: 112 of 120 products (FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, Titanium dioxide, Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) and 1 more) · F (0) (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 66 of 120 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.
Propylparaben Tier A in 4 of 120 products
- 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)(31): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
FD&C Blue No. 1 Tier B in 78 of 120 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)(7): 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 69 of 120 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.
FD&C Red No. 40 Tier B in 66 of 120 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.
FD&C Yellow No. 6 Tier B in 50 of 120 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.
Titanium dioxide Tier B in 48 of 120 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(41): 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 13 of 120 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.
FD&C Blue No. 2 Tier B in 7 of 120 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)(8): 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.
Products (113)
- BETTY CROCKER, DECORATING COOKIE ICING, LEVENDER, LEVENDER · UPC 71169700100 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - BLUE DECORATING ICING · UPC 71169273864 · FoodData Central record of Jun 29, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - CAKE ICING, BLUE · UPC 71169770028 · FoodData Central record of Jan 6, 2022
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - CAKE ICING, PINK · UPC 71169770011 · FoodData Central record of Jan 6, 2022
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - CAKE ICING, RED · UPC 71169770035 · FoodData Central record of May 25, 2023
A Propylparaben ("propyl paraben"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - CANDY CAKE DECORATIONS · UPC 71169227621 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - CANDY CAKE DECORATIONS · UPC 71169402035 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - CANDY CAKE DECORATIONS · UPC 71169402042 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - CANDY CAKE DECORATIONS · UPC 71169819635 · FoodData Central record of Jan 6, 2022
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - CANDY CAKE DECORATIONS · UPC 71169821737 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - CANDY CAKE DECORATIONS · UPC 71169821935 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - CANDY SHOP DECORS, PINK ROCK CANDY · UPC 71169824509 · FoodData Central record of Jan 6, 2022
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3") · Report an error - CANDY SHOP DECORS, RAINBOW CHIPS · UPC 71169824523 · FoodData Central record of Jan 6, 2022
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake"); B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2 lake"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake", "red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - CHOCOLATE FLAVORED CANDIES CANDY SHOP DECORS, CHOCOLATE · UPC 71169231413 · FoodData Central record of Jan 6, 2022
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2 lake"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error - CHRISTMAS DESSERT DECORATIONS, CANDY ORNAMENTS · UPC 71169243522 · FoodData Central record of Jan 6, 2022
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - CHRISTMAS DESSERT DECORATIONS, CANDY SNOWMEN · UPC 71169243515 · FoodData Central record of Jan 6, 2022
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - CLASSIC COLORS WRITING ICING, BLUE, GREEN, YELLOW, RED · UPC 71169810588 · FoodData Central record of Jan 6, 2022
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - CONFETTI GEL, PINK · UPC 71169814586 · FoodData Central record of Jan 6, 2022
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error - COOL IN BLUE DESSERT DECORATIONS, CANDY LETTERS · UPC 71169231529 · FoodData Central record of Jan 6, 2022
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - CRITTER CRUNCH PARLOR PERFECT SPRINKLES, CRITTER CRUNCH · UPC 71169714046 · FoodData Central record of Jan 6, 2022
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - DECORATING COOKIE ICING, BLUE · UPC 71169700025 · FoodData Central record of Jan 6, 2022
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3") · Report an error - DECORATING COOKIE ICING, PINK · UPC 71169700018 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - DECORATING CUPCAKE ICING, SUNSET ORANGE · UPC 71169778086 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated vegetable oil"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - DECORATING DECORS, NONPAREILS · UPC 71169711021 · FoodData Central record of Jan 6, 2022
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - DECORATING DECORS, RED SUGAR · UPC 71169711038 · FoodData Central record of Jan 6, 2022
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake", "red 40") · Report an error
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FDA warning letters to Signature Brands LLC, 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.