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Chex Mix
CSWH grade B (83)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 82.741.
| 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%) | C (57) | Tier A: 3 of 166 products (FD&C Red No. 3) · A (91) (25%) Tier B: 124 of 166 products (Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Yellow No. 6, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Blue No. 1, Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) and 1 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: In progress.
Recalls, Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 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
FD&C Red No. 3 Tier A in 3 of 166 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 119 of 166 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 Yellow No. 5 Tier B in 57 of 166 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 41 of 166 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 Red No. 40 Tier B in 34 of 166 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 16 of 166 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.
Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) Tier B in 7 of 166 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.
FD&C Blue No. 2 Tier B in 6 of 166 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 (124)
- BIRTHDAY CAKE BARS · UPC 16000184671 · FoodData Central record of Jun 29, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake", "blue 1"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake", "red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - BIRTHDAY CAKE BARS · UPC 16000184749 · FoodData Central record of Jun 29, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake", "blue 1"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake", "red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - Chex Mix Birthday Cake Bar · UPC 16000308145 · FoodData Central record of Feb 1, 2024
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake", "blue 1"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake", "red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - BOLD PARTY BLEND SNACK MIX · UPC 16000462953 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil") · Report an error - Buffalo Ranch Max'd Chex Mix · UPC 16000150843 · FoodData Central record of Feb 15, 2024
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error - Buffalo Ranch Max'd Chex Mix · UPC 16000150980 · FoodData Central record of Jun 29, 2023
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error - CHEX MIX INDULGENT SNCK MIX TURTLE · UPC 16000409361 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
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 - CHEX MIX SAVORY SNCK MX PNT LOVERS · UPC 16000158108 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - CHEX MIX SWT SLTY SNCK MX CARAMEL CRNCH · UPC 16000196391 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - CHEX MIX, MUDDY BUDDIES, COATED CHEX PIECES, PEPPERMINT BARK, PEPPERMINT BARK · UPC 16000414556 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - CHEX MIX, MUDDY BUDDIES, PEANUT BUTTER & CHOCOLATE, PEANUT BUTTER & CHOCOLATE · UPC 16000401259 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - CHEX MIX, SNACK MIX · UPC 16000483026 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake", "yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake", "yellow 6") · Report an error - Chex Mix Bold Party Blend Savory Snack Mix Family Size · UPC 16000136809 · FoodData Central record of Feb 1, 2024
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - Chex Mix Bold Party Blend Snack Mix · UPC 16000124073 · FoodData Central record of Feb 19, 2026
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake") · Report an error - Chex Mix Bold Party Blend Snack Mix · UPC 16000126077 · FoodData Central record of Dec 19, 2024
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - Chex Mix Bold Party Blend Snack Mix · UPC 16000138704 · FoodData Central record of Feb 19, 2026
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake") · Report an error - Chex Mix Bold Party Blend Snack Mix · UPC 16000159402 · FoodData Central record of Dec 19, 2024
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - Chex Mix Bold Party Blend Snack Mix · UPC 16000220737 · FoodData Central record of Sep 18, 2025
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake") · Report an error - Chex Mix Bold Snack Mix · UPC 16000229716 · FoodData Central record of Mar 12, 2026
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake") · Report an error - Chex Mix Brownie Supreme Muddy Buddies · UPC 16000424456 · FoodData Central record of Apr 27, 2023
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - Chex Mix Cheddar Savory Snacks Mix Family Size · UPC 16000159501 · FoodData Central record of Feb 1, 2024
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake", "yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake", "yellow 6") · Report an error - Chex Mix Cheddar Snack Mix · UPC 16000126060 · FoodData Central record of Dec 19, 2024
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - Chex Mix Cheddar Snack Mix · UPC 16000138803 · FoodData Central record of Sep 18, 2025
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - Chex Mix Cheddar Snack Mix · UPC 16000158405 · FoodData Central record of Dec 19, 2024
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - Chex Mix Cheddar Snack Mix · UPC 16000220720 · FoodData Central record of Sep 18, 2025
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error
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FDA warning letters to General Mills, 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.
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.