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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 221 products · A (100) (25%) Tier B: 172 of 221 products (FD&C Yellow No. 6, FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Blue No. 2) · 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: none on FDA's tracker.
Recalls, Oct 28, 2021 to Oct 28, 2026
No FDA recall matched to this brand.
5 recall events by Frito-Lay Company name no brand, so they are 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 Yellow No. 6 Tier B in 159 of 221 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 Yellow No. 5 Tier B in 107 of 221 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 Red No. 40 Tier B in 104 of 221 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 Blue No. 1 Tier B in 19 of 221 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 Blue No. 2 Tier B in 6 of 221 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.
Products (172)
- BAKED FLAMIN' HOT LIMON CHEESE FLAVORED SNACKS, LIMON · UPC 28400528887 · FoodData Central record of Jun 29, 2023
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 lake", "yellow 6") · Report an error - BOLITAS CHILE & CHEESE FLAVORED CORN SNACK, BOLITAS CHILE & CHEESE · UPC 28400706230 · FoodData Central record of May 25, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake"); 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", "yellow 6") · Report an error - CARAMEL EGGS SHAPED PUFFS FLAVORED SNACKS, CARAMEL · UPC 28400639538 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - CARAMEL FLAVORED SNACKS SHAPED PUFFS EGGS, CARAMEL · UPC 28400639545 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - CHEDDAR FLAVORED POPCORN, CHEDDAR · UPC 28400322546 · FoodData Central record of Nov 16, 2023
B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - CHEDDAR FLAVORED POPCORN, CHEDDAR · UPC 28400337977 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - CHEDDAR FLAVORED POPCORN, CHEDDAR · UPC 28400509015 · FoodData Central record of Apr 27, 2023
B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - CHEDDAR FLAVORED POPCORN, CHEDDAR · UPC 28400517898 · FoodData Central record of Mar 16, 2023
B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - CHEDDAR FLAVORED POPCORN, CHEDDAR · UPC 28400679275 · FoodData Central record of Mar 16, 2023
B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - CHEDDAR JALAPENO CRUNCHY CHEESE FLAVORED SNACKS, CHEDDAR JALAPENO · UPC 28400062114 · FoodData Central record of May 25, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); 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 - CHEDDAR JALAPENO CRUNCHY CHEESE FLAVORED SNACKS, CHEDDAR JALAPENO · UPC 28400300315 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); 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 - CHEDDAR JALAPENO CRUNCHY CHEESE SNACKS, CHEDDAR JALAPENO CRUNCHY · UPC 28400589888 · FoodData Central record of Nov 16, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); 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 - CHEDDAR JALAPENO POPCORN, CHEDDAR JALAPENO · UPC 28400688932 · FoodData Central record of Nov 16, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - CHEDDAR JALAPENO POPCORN, CHEDDAR JALAPENO · UPC 28400688949 · FoodData Central record of Nov 16, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - CHEDDAR JALAPEO CRUNCHY CHEESE FLAVORED SNACKS, CHEDDAR; JALAPEO · UPC 28400735278 · FoodData Central record of Oct 26, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); 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 - CHEDDAR WHEAT PRETZELS, CHEDDAR · UPC 28400712613 · FoodData Central record of Nov 16, 2023
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - CHEDDAR WHEAT PRETZELS, CHEDDAR WHEAT · UPC 28400709781 · FoodData Central record of Jun 29, 2023
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - CHEDDRA CHEESE FLAVORED SNACKS MINIS, CHEDDAR CHEESE · UPC 28400700085 · FoodData Central record of Nov 16, 2023
B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - CHEESE FLAVORED CRUNCHY SNACKS, CHEESE · UPC 28400081498 · FoodData Central record of Oct 26, 2023
B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - CHEESE FLAVORED CRUNCHY SNACKS, FLAMIN' HOT LIMON, CHEESE · UPC 28400112000 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
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 lake", "yellow 6") · Report an error - CHEESE FLAVORED PUFFS SNACKS, CHEESE · UPC 28400179409 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - CHEESE FLAVORED PUFFS SNACKS, CHEESE · UPC 28400435031 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - CHEESE FLAVORED PUFFS SNACKS, CHEESE · UPC 28400613699 · FoodData Central record of Jun 29, 2023
B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - CHEESE FLAVORED SNACKS · UPC 28400002844 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - CHEESE FLAVORED SNACKS · UPC 28400345279 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error
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FDA warning letters to Frito-Lay Company, 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.