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CAP'N CRUNCH'S
CSWH grade B (77)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 76.6667.
| 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%) | D (42) | Tier A: 7 of 105 products (FD&C Red No. 3) · C (67) (25%) Tier B: 105 of 105 products (Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Yellow No. 6, FD&C Blue No. 2 and 2 more) · F (0) (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 (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.
1 recall event by The Quaker Oats Company 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
FD&C Red No. 3 Tier A in 7 of 105 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.
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) Tier B in 104 of 105 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 Blue No. 1 Tier B in 87 of 105 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 Red No. 40 Tier B in 81 of 105 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 67 of 105 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 53 of 105 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. 2 Tier B in 13 of 105 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.
Bleached flour Tier B in 2 of 105 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 1 of 105 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.
Products (105)
- COTTON CANDY SWEETENED CORN & OAT CEREAL, COTTON CANDY · UPC 30000568071 · FoodData Central record of Feb 16, 2023
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3") · Report an error - COTTON CANDY SWEETENED CORN & OAT CEREAL, COTTON CANDY · UPC 30000568088 · FoodData Central record of Sep 15, 2022
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3") · Report an error - SPRINKLED DONUT SWEETENED CORN & OAT CEREAL, SPRINKLED DONUT · UPC 3030309 · FoodData Central record of Feb 16, 2023
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); 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 - SPRINKLED DONUT SWEETENED CORN & OAT CEREAL, SPRINKLED DONUT · UPC 30000313817 · FoodData Central record of Feb 16, 2023
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); 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 - SPRINKLED DONUT SWEETENED CORN & OAT CEREAL, SPRINKLED DONUT · UPC 30000320495 · FoodData Central record of Feb 16, 2023
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); 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 - SPRINKLED DONUT SWEETENED CORN & OAT CEREAL, SPRINKLED DONUT · UPC 30000562246 · FoodData Central record of May 23, 2022
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake", "blue 1"); 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"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - SWEETENED CORN & OAT CEREAL, SWEETENED · UPC 30000003039 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); 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 - ALL BERRIES SWEETENED CORN & OAT CEREAL, ALL BERRIES · UPC 30000561195 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - ALL BERRIES SWEETENED CORN & OAT CEREAL, ALL BERRIES · UPC 30000569368 · FoodData Central record of Feb 16, 2023
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - BERRIES CRUNCH CEREAL BAR, BERRIES · UPC 3041101 · FoodData Central record of Oct 26, 2023
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - BERRYTASTIC FLAVORED PANCAKE MIX, BERRYTASTIC · UPC 30000570371 · FoodData Central record of Feb 16, 2023
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B Bleached flour ("enriched bleached flour", "bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - BERRYTASTIC PANCAKE MIX, BERRYTASTIC · UPC 30000574911 · FoodData Central record of Dec 22, 2022
B Bleached flour ("enriched bleached flour", "bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - BIRTHDAY CAKE SWEETENED CORN AND OAT CEREAL, BIRTHDAY CAKE · UPC 30000576632 · FoodData Central record of Feb 16, 2023
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - BIRTHDAY CAKE SWEETENED CORN AND OAT CEREAL, BIRTHDAY CAKE · UPC 30000576649 · FoodData Central record of Jan 26, 2023
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - BLUEBERRY PANCAKE SWEETENED CORN & OAT CEREAL, BLUEBERRY PANCAKE · UPC 30000562499 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1") · Report an error - BLUEBERRY PANCAKE SWEETENED CORN & OAT CEREAL, BLUEBERRY PANCAKE · UPC 30000562505 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1") · Report an error - BLUEBERRY PANCAKE SWEETENED CORN & OAT CEREAL, BLUEBERRY PANCAKE · UPC 30000565230 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1") · Report an error - CAP'N CRUNCH'S CHURRO BITES SWEETENED CORN & OAT CHOCOLATEY NATURALLY & ARTIFICIALLY FLAVD 0.52 OZ, CHOCOLATEY · UPC 30000573570 · FoodData Central record of Jun 29, 2023
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - CAP'N CRUNCH'S OOPS! ALL BERRIES INSTANT OATMEAL, 12 COUNT, 8.5 OZ, BERRY · UPC 30000577110 · FoodData Central record of Jun 29, 2023
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - CARAMEL POPCORN SWEETENED CORN & OAT CEREAL, CARAMEL POPCORN · UPC 30000313565 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - CHOCOLATE CARAMEL CRUNCH SWEETENED CORN & OAT CEREAL, CHOCOLATE CARAMEL CRUNCH · UPC 30000572610 · FoodData Central record of Mar 16, 2023
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2"); 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 - CHOCOLATE CARAMEL CRUNCH SWEETENED CORN & OAT CEREAL, CHOCOLATE; CARAMEL · UPC 30000572603 · FoodData Central record of Nov 16, 2023
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2"); 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 - CHOCOLATE CARAMEL FLAVORED SWEETENED CORN & OAT CEREAL, CHOCOLATE CARAMEL · UPC 30000572627 · FoodData Central record of May 23, 2022
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2"); 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 - CHOCOLATEY BERRY SWEETENED CORN & OAT CEREAL, CHOCOLATEY BERRY · UPC 30000567050 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - CHOCOLATEY BERRY SWEETENED CORN & OAT CEREAL, CHOCOLATEY BERRY · UPC 30000567067 · FoodData Central record of Feb 16, 2023
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error
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FDA warning letters to The Quaker Oats Company, 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.