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Bugles
CSWH grade A (85)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 85.
| 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%) | C (63) | Tier A: 0 of 42 products · A (100) (25%) Tier B: 42 of 42 products (Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Yellow No. 6) · 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: In progress.
Recalls, Oct 28, 2021 to Oct 28, 2026
No FDA recall matched to this brand.
1 recall event by General Mills, Inc. name no brand, so it is on the owner's page, not counted here.
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 hydroxytoluene (BHT) Tier B in 42 of 42 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.
FD&C Red No. 40 Tier B in 7 of 42 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. 5 Tier B in 7 of 42 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 Yellow No. 6 Tier B in 7 of 42 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.
Products (42)
- Bugles Bold BBQ Crispy Corn Snacks · UPC 16000137394 · FoodData Central record of Apr 27, 2023
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - Bugles Bold BBQ Crispy Corn Snacks · UPC 16000497443 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2022
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - Bugles Boogles Crispy Corn Snacks · UPC 16000232174 · FoodData Central record of Sep 18, 2025
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - Bugles Boogles Crispy Corn Snacks 18 Count · UPC 16000230651 · FoodData Central record of Sep 18, 2025
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - Bugles Chili Cheese Crispy Corn Snacks · UPC 16000172715 · FoodData Central record of Feb 19, 2026
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - Bugles Churro Crispy Corn Snacks · UPC 16000136090 · FoodData Central record of Feb 19, 2026
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - Bugles Churro Crispy Corn Snacks · UPC 16000148291 · FoodData Central record of Apr 27, 2023
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - Bugles Cinnamon Toast Crunch Crispy Corn Snacks · UPC 16000222137 · FoodData Central record of Feb 1, 2024
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - Bugles Cinnamon Toast Crunch Crispy Corn Snacks · UPC 16000222151 · FoodData Central record of Aug 21, 2025
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - Bugles Cinnamon Toast Crunch Crispy Corn Snacks Family Size · UPC 16000222144 · FoodData Central record of Feb 1, 2024
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - Bugles Hidden Valley Ranch Crispy Corn Snacks · UPC 16000189096 · FoodData Central record of Feb 19, 2026
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - Bugles Hidden Valley Ranch Crispy Corn Snacks · UPC 16000512580 · FoodData Central record of Feb 19, 2026
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - Bugles Hot & Spicy Crispy Corn Snack · UPC 16000143777 · FoodData Central record of Apr 27, 2023
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - Bugles Hot & Spicy Crispy Corn Snack · UPC 16000144514 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2022
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - Bugles Hot Buffalo Crispy Corn Snacks · UPC 16000451667 · FoodData Central record of Apr 27, 2023
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - Bugles Hot Buffalo Crispy Corn Snacks · UPC 16000503311 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2022
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - Bugles Nacho Cheese Crispy Corn Snacks · UPC 16000113329 · FoodData Central record of Jan 22, 2026
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - Bugles Nacho Cheese Crispy Corn Snacks · UPC 16000211155 · FoodData Central record of Jan 22, 2026
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - Bugles Nacho Cheese Crispy Corn Snacks · UPC 16000283206 · FoodData Central record of Dec 18, 2025
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - Bugles Nacho Cheese Crispy Corn Snacks · UPC 16000451285 · FoodData Central record of Jun 29, 2023
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - Bugles Nacho Cheese Crispy Corn Snacks · UPC 16000513792 · FoodData Central record of Feb 19, 2026
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - Bugles Nacho Cheese Crispy Corn Snacks · UPC 16000614604 · FoodData Central record of Feb 19, 2026
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - Bugles Nacho Cheese Crispy Corn Snacks Value Size · UPC 16000462946 · FoodData Central record of Feb 19, 2026
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - Bugles Original Crispy Corn Snacks · UPC 16000171992 · FoodData Central record of Feb 19, 2026
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - Bugles Original Crispy Corn Snacks · UPC 16000211162 · FoodData Central record of Jan 22, 2026
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error
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FDA warning letters to General Mills, 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.
FDA dye pledge: In progress
General Mills, Inc.: Betty Crocker®, Bisquick®, Chex® Cereal, Cinnamon Toast Crunch®, Häagen-Dazs™, Pillsbury®, Progresso®, Trix®
- Eliminate certified color additives from all U.S. cereals and all K-12 school foods by summer 2026.
- Eliminate certified color additives from full U.S. retail portfolio by the end of 2027.
Source: FDA's tracker of food industry dye pledges
Shown, not graded: a completed pledge already shows up as fewer dyes in the ingredients.