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BOAR'S HEAD
CSWH grade B (83)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 82.8411.
| Indicator | Grade | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls (40%) | C (60) | 1 Class II, 1 Class III (5 points) · 2 events For current recalls see FDA and USDA. |
| Ingredients (40%) | A (97) | Tier A: 0 of 151 products · A (100) (25%) Tier B: 7 of 151 products (Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)) · A (92) (15%) · products |
| FDA warning letters (20%) | A (100) | None found to the owner Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026. |
Shown, not graded: recall reasons (1 foreign material, 1 other reasons) · IARC notes (25 products) · FDA dye pledge: none on FDA's tracker.
Recalls, Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026
Class III, Jul 2, 2025 · Other reasons · FDA event 97189
Boar's Head Smoked Gouda, Net Wt 8 oz (226g). UPC 0 42421-50006 6. Keep Refrigerated. Distributed by Brunckhorst Co., NY,NY 11206.
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Mislabeling
- Code information
- 03 SEP 25 F
- Recalling firm
- Alpine Slicing and Cheese Conversion Company
- Dates
- Recall started Jul 2, 2025; classified Jul 22, 2025
- Status
- Ongoing (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by UPC 42421500066 (upc)
FDA record H-0321-2025: openFDA · Report an error
Class II, Jun 3, 2022 · Foreign material · FDA event 90380
Boar's Head Brand Spinach Greek Yogurt Dip. packaged in plastic container with lid. Net Wt. 12oz. UPC 42421-16282. Keep Refrigerated. Distributed by: Brunckhorst Co., NY, NY 11206-3886.
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Foreign Object - plastic
- Code information
- Lot Numbers: 221117501 through 221117526 with the sell by date of 6/20/2022. 221187515 through 221187519 with the sell by date of 6/27/2022. 221257517 through 221257544 with the sell by date of 7/4/2022. 221337501 through 221337516 with the sell by date of 7/12/2022. 221397520 through 221397542 with the sell by date of 7/18/2022.
- Recalling firm
- Klondike Cheese Company
- Dates
- Recall started Jun 3, 2022; classified Jun 29, 2022
- Status
- Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by UPC 42421162820 (upc_core)
FDA record F-1383-2022: openFDA · Report an error
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
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) Tier B in 7 of 151 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.
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) Tier B in 7 of 151 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.
Sodium nitrite Tier C in 24 of 151 products
IARC classifies "Nitrate or nitrite (ingested) under conditions that result in endogenous nitrosation" in Group 2A (IARC Monographs Vol. 94 (2010): Ingested Nitrate and Nitrite). Shown only; not part of the grade.
Sodium nitrate Tier C in 5 of 151 products
IARC classifies "Nitrate or nitrite (ingested) under conditions that result in endogenous nitrosation" in Group 2A (IARC Monographs Vol. 94 (2010): Ingested Nitrate and Nitrite). Shown only; not part of the grade.
Products (25)
- BOAR'S HEAD, HARD SALAMI · UPC 42421500028 · FoodData Central record of Nov 16, 2023
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - BOAR'S HEAD, SANDWICH STYLE PEPPERONI · UPC 42421500172 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - BRUNCKHORST'S BOARS HEAD GENOA SALAMI, 4 OZ · UPC 42421500158 · FoodData Central record of Aug 31, 2023
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - HARD SALAMI & SMOKED GOUDA CHEESE CHARCUTERIE DUET · UPC 42421162752 · FoodData Central record of Aug 31, 2023
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - NATURAL CASING TRADITIONAL PEPPERONI · UPC 42421160789 · FoodData Central record of Jun 29, 2023
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - PEPPERONI · UPC 42421005950 · FoodData Central record of Jan 26, 2023
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - TURKEY PEPPERONI · UPC 42421161540 · FoodData Central record of Jun 29, 2023
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - BACON · UPC 42421110593 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - BEEF FRANKFURTERS · UPC 42421004120 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - BOAR'S HEAD CHARCUTERIE & CHEESE, 12 OZ · UPC 42421162455 · FoodData Central record of Aug 31, 2023
C Sodium nitrate ("sodium nitrate"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - BOAR'S HEAD, BEEF BOLOGNA · UPC 42421500400 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - BOAR'S HEAD, BOLOGNA · UPC 42421500301 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - BOAR'S HEAD, LITE BEEF FRANKFURTERS · UPC 42421140040 · FoodData Central record of Jan 26, 2023
C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - BOAR'S HEAD, OLD FASHIONED CANADIAN STYLE BACON WITH NATURAL JUICES · UPC 42421500288 · FoodData Central record of Jan 26, 2023
C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - BOAR'S HEAD, OLIVE LOAF · UPC 42421500431 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - BOAR'S HEAD, SOPRESSATA DRY SAUSAGE PICCANTE · UPC 42421162073 · FoodData Central record of Jan 26, 2023
C Sodium nitrate ("sodium nitrate") · Report an error - CHARCUTERIE PEPPERED SALAME · UPC 42421162448 · FoodData Central record of Aug 31, 2023
C Sodium nitrate ("sodium nitrate"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - GENOA SALAME · UPC 42421162080 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
C Sodium nitrate ("sodium nitrate"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - NATURALLY SMOKED BUTCHER CRAFT THICK CUT BACON · UPC 42421110784 · FoodData Central record of May 23, 2022
C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - NATURALLY SMOKED TRADITIONAL BACON · UPC 42421225792 · FoodData Central record of Jun 29, 2023
C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - PICCANTE SUPERIORE ITALIAN DRY SAUSAGE, PICCANTE SUPERIORE ITALIAN · UPC 42421161885 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - SOPRESSATA DRY SAUSAGE · UPC 42421162066 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
C Sodium nitrate ("sodium nitrate"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - SUPERIORE ITALIAN DRY SAUSAGE, SUPERIORE ITALIAN · UPC 42421161892 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - THICK CUT BACON · UPC 42421110463 · FoodData Central record of Jun 29, 2023
C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - TRADITIONAL FULLY COOKED BACON · UPC 42421014808 · FoodData Central record of Sep 14, 2023
C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error
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FDA warning letters to Boar's Head Provision Co., Inc., Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026
None found from FDA food offices.
FDA notes that later events may have changed the regulatory status of what a letter discusses.