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BOB EVANS

Owned by Bob Evans Farms Inc · 140 products in USDA FoodData Central · as of Oct 29, 2026 · Report an error · Change log

CSWH grade B (75)

Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 75.25.

Grade by indicator
IndicatorGradeWhat we found
Recalls (40%)C (60)2 Class II (8 points) · 2 events For current recalls see FDA and USDA.
Ingredients (40%)B (78)Tier A: 0 of 140 products · A (100) (25%)
Tier B: 49 of 140 products (Bleached flour, Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), DATEM, Diacetyl, Azodicarbonamide (ADA) and 3 more) · D (42) (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 undeclared allergen, 1 foreign material) · IARC notes (17 products) · FDA dye pledge: none on FDA's tracker.

Recalls, Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026

  1. Class II, Mar 4, 2024 · Foreign material · FDA event 94177

    • Bob Evan's Original Mash Potato 2lbs (32 oz) packaged in black plastic tray with clear film and corrugate sleeve overwrap. 6 units per case

      Reason (FDA's words)
      Potential for foreign material - Red Plastic
      Code information
      Batch No. 2392939 Lot No KCL1 4-18-2024 Product No 10000534 UPC 75900005349 Packer No KCL1 Best By 4/18/24
      Recalling firm
      Bob Evans Farms (BEF)
      Dates
      Recall started Mar 4, 2024; classified Mar 19, 2024
      Status
      Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
      How we matched it
      matched by recalling firm (name prefix) and brand name

      FDA record F-1085-2024: openFDA · Report an error

  2. Class II, Feb 23, 2022 · Undeclared allergen · FDA event 89649

    • Bob Evan's Sour Cream & Chive Mashed Potatoes 24oz plastic trays with clear film and sleeve over wrap sold as singles to consumers

      Reason (FDA's words)
      Incorrect packaging for product resulting in an undeclared wheat allergen
      Code information
      UPC: 07590000524 Line Code Stamp KCL2 Use By 02/28/2022
      Recalling firm
      RON DAVIES JR
      Dates
      Recall started Feb 23, 2022; classified Mar 17, 2022
      Status
      Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
      How we matched it
      matched by UPC 75900005240 (upc)

      FDA record F-0874-2022: openFDA · Report an error

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FDA warning letters to Bob Evans Farms 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.