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BIMBO
CSWH grade B (79)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 79.
| Indicator | Grade | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls (40%) | A (100) | No recalls found Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026. For current recalls see FDA and USDA. |
| Ingredients (40%) | C (63) | Tier A: 0 of 99 products · A (100) (25%) Tier B: 78 of 99 products (DATEM, Sodium aluminum sulfate, Potassium iodate, FD&C Yellow No. 5, Titanium dioxide, FD&C Red No. 40 and 5 more) · F (0) (15%) · products |
| FDA warning letters (20%) | B (70) | 1 letter to the owner Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026. |
Shown, not graded: recall reasons (none) · IARC notes (0 products) · FDA dye pledge: none on FDA's tracker.
Recalls, Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 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
DATEM Tier B in 41 of 99 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(15): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
Sodium aluminum sulfate Tier B in 27 of 99 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(35): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
Potassium iodate Tier B in 8 of 99 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(29): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
FD&C Yellow No. 5 Tier B in 7 of 99 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.
Titanium dioxide Tier B in 7 of 99 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.
FD&C Red No. 40 Tier B in 6 of 99 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.
Bleached flour Tier B in 5 of 99 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.
Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) Tier B in 5 of 99 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 Yellow No. 6 Tier B in 4 of 99 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 Blue No. 1 Tier B in 3 of 99 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.
Interesterified soybean oil Tier B in 3 of 99 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(21): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
Products (78)
- 100% WHOLE WHEAT BREAD, 100% WHOLE WHEAT · UPC 74323071290 · FoodData Central record of Dec 1, 2021
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - 100% WHOLE WHEAT BREAD, 100% WHOLE WHEAT · UPC 74323092301 · FoodData Central record of Dec 1, 2021
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - BERRY & CHEESE DANISH, BERRY & CHEESE · UPC 74323737714 · FoodData Central record of Nov 16, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - BIMBO, GLAZED CINNAMON ROLLS · UPC 74323091632 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - BIMBO, MINI POUND CAKE PANQUECITOS · UPC 74323081299 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B Sodium aluminum sulfate ("sodium aluminum sulfate"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - BIMBO, PAN DOBLE FRIBRA, DOUBLE FIBER BREAD · UPC 74323086560 · FoodData Central record of Dec 22, 2022
B Bleached flour ("enriched bleached flour"); B DATEM ("datem"); B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil") · Report an error - BIMBO, PANETTONE SWEET BREAD · UPC 74323080735 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B DATEM ("datem"); 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 - BIMBO, SMALL SOFT WHITE BREAD · UPC 74323092318 · FoodData Central record of Dec 22, 2022
B DATEM ("datem"); B Potassium iodate ("potassium iodate") · Report an error - BIMBO, WHOLE GRAIN WHITE BREAD · UPC 74323017960 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B DATEM ("datem"); B Potassium iodate ("potassium iodate") · Report an error - BREAD WITH FLAXSEED, FLAXSEED · UPC 74323086607 · FoodData Central record of Feb 16, 2023
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - CARAMEL SWEET BREAD, CARAMEL · UPC 74323080742 · FoodData Central record of Dec 22, 2022
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - CERO BREAD, CERO · UPC 74323736625 · FoodData Central record of May 23, 2022
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - CHOCOLATE CREME-FILLED LUXE CAKES · UPC 74323731002 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Sodium aluminum sulfate ("sodium aluminum sulfate") · Report an error - CHOCOLATE CREME-FILLED LUXE CAKES · UPC 74323731019 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Sodium aluminum sulfate ("sodium aluminum sulfate") · Report an error - CHOCOLATE CREME-FILLED SWEET BAKED GOOD DUO, CHOCOLATE · UPC 74323099713 · FoodData Central record of Feb 16, 2023
B DATEM ("datem"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - CHOCOLATE CREME-FILLED SWEET BAKED GOOD DUO, CHOCOLATE · UPC 74323099751 · FoodData Central record of Feb 16, 2023
B DATEM ("datem"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - CHOCOLATE CREME-FILLED SWEET BAKED GOOD, CHOCOLATE · UPC 74323091199 · FoodData Central record of Nov 16, 2023
B DATEM ("datem"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - CHOCOLATE HOMESTYLE RECIPE POUND CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS DULCE DE LECHE FILLING, CHOCOLATE · UPC 74323736311 · FoodData Central record of Dec 22, 2022
B Interesterified soybean oil ("interesterified soybean oil") · Report an error - CHOCOLATE MUFFINS WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS, CHOCOLATE · UPC 74323028133 · FoodData Central record of Feb 16, 2023
B Sodium aluminum sulfate ("aluminum sodium sulfate") · Report an error - CHOCOLATE MUFFINS WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS, CHOCOLATE · UPC 74323091380 · FoodData Central record of Feb 16, 2023
B Sodium aluminum sulfate ("aluminum sodium sulfate") · Report an error - CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE CHUNKS, CHOCOLATE CHUNKS · UPC 74323736052 · FoodData Central record of Feb 16, 2023
B Sodium aluminum sulfate ("sodium aluminum sulfate") · Report an error - CINNAMON ROLLS WITH RAISINS, CINNAMON WITH RAISINS · UPC 74323091649 · FoodData Central record of Nov 16, 2023
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - CINNAMON ROLLS WITH RAISINS, CINNAMON WITH RAISINS · UPC 74323091656 · FoodData Central record of Jun 17, 2021
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - DOUBLE FIBER TOASTED BREAD, DOUBLE FIBER TOASTED · UPC 74323047042 · FoodData Central record of Nov 16, 2023
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - EMPANIZADOR TIPO MEXICANO SEASONED BREAD CRUMBS, EMPANIZADOR TIPO MEXICANO · UPC 74323736632 · FoodData Central record of Oct 26, 2023
B Bleached flour ("enriched bleached flour"); B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error
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FDA warning letters to Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc., Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026
- Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc., Jun 17, 2024: Food Labeling/Misbranded/False and Misleading · Division of Human and Animal Food Operations West IV · Report an error
FDA notes that later events may have changed the regulatory status of what a letter discusses.