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CULINARY CIRCLE
CSWH grade A (96)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 95.5993.
| 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%) | A (89) | Tier A: 2 of 267 products (FD&C Red No. 3, Propylparaben) · A (96) (25%) Tier B: 37 of 267 products (Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), DATEM, Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO), Bleached flour, FD&C Red No. 40 and 5 more) · B (77) (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 (32 products) · FDA dye pledge: none on FDA's tracker.
Recalls, Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026
No FDA recall matched to this brand.
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 2 of 267 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.
Propylparaben Tier A in 2 of 267 products
- 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)(31): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) Tier B in 17 of 267 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(4): 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.
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) Tier B in 17 of 267 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.
DATEM Tier B in 16 of 267 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(15): 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 4 of 267 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.
Bleached flour Tier B in 3 of 267 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.
FD&C Red No. 40 Tier B in 3 of 267 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. 6 Tier B in 3 of 267 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 2 of 267 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 Blue No. 1 Tier B in 1 of 267 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 1 of 267 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.
Titanium dioxide Tier B in 1 of 267 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(41): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
Sodium nitrite Tier C in 30 of 267 products
IARC classifies "Nitrate or nitrite (ingested) under conditions that result in endogenous nitrosation" in Group 2A (IARC Monographs Vol. 94 (2010): Ingested Nitrate and Nitrite). Shown only; not part of the grade.
Sodium nitrate Tier C in 14 of 267 products
IARC classifies "Nitrate or nitrite (ingested) under conditions that result in endogenous nitrosation" in Group 2A (IARC Monographs Vol. 94 (2010): Ingested Nitrate and Nitrite). Shown only; not part of the grade.
Products (51)
- A BLEND OF BROCCOLI FLORETS IN A RICH, CREAMY CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUP, BROCCOLI & CHEDDAR · UPC 41130380334 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
A Propylparaben ("propylparaben"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - BUTTERNUT SQUASH BISQUE, BUTTERNUT SQUASH · UPC 41130382802 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B DATEM ("datem"); A Propylparaben ("propylparaben"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - BAKED POTATO SOUP, POTATO · UPC 41130382147 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - CARAMEL BROWNIE ESCAPE ICE CREAM, CHOCOLATE · UPC 41130613906 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil") · Report an error - CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE, MACARONI, A BLEND OF MOZZARELLA & CHEDDAR CHEESES AND BACON CRUMBLES ON A CRUST RISING CRUST PIZZA, MACARONI AND CHEESE · UPC 41130388408 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B DATEM ("datem"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - CHEESE STUFFED CRUST · UPC 41130389863 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B DATEM ("diacetyl tartaric acid ester") · Report an error - CHEESE STUFFED CRUST PIZZA, PEPPERONI · UPC 41130389177 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B DATEM ("diacetyl tartaric acid ester"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - CHEESE STUFFED CRUST PIZZA, THREE MEAT · UPC 41130389184 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B DATEM ("diacetyl tartaric acid ester"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - CREAMY ALFREDO WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES PASTA SAUCE · UPC 41130387456 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - CULINARY CIRCLE, GELATO, RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE, RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE · UPC 41130389016 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - CULINARY CIRCLE, RISING CRUST FIVE CHEESE PIZZA · UPC 41130386336 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B DATEM ("datem"); B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil") · Report an error - CULINARY CIRCLE, SPINACH DIP · UPC 41130380617 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil") · Report an error - DOUBLE PEPPERONI RICH TOMATO SAUCE TOPPED WITH A BLEND OF CHEESES AND TWO LAYERS OF ZESTY PEPPERONI FLATBREAD CRUST PIZZA, DOUBLE PEPPERONI · UPC 41130387401 · FoodData Central record of Oct 26, 2023
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B DATEM ("diacetyl tartaric acid ester"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - FLATBREAD PIZZA, PEPPERONI AND ROASTED GARLIC · UPC 41130387821 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - FOUR MEAT FLATBREAD PIZZA · UPC 41130382734 · FoodData Central record of Dec 1, 2021
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - GARLIC CHICKEN ALFREDO PIZZA · UPC 41130386503 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - GOURMET CRAB CAKES · UPC 41130388453 · FoodData Central record of May 23, 2022
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - ICE CREAM, SWEET 'N NUTTY CARAMEL CONE · UPC 41130613937 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated coconut oil") · Report an error - MAPLE PEANUT CLUSTERS, MAPLE PEANUT · UPC 41130383168 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 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 - MOZZARELLA, PROVOLONE, WHITE CHEDDAR, SMOKED GOUDA, PARMESAN & ROMANO CHEESES PIZZA, SIX CHEESE · UPC 41130389498 · FoodData Central record of Dec 22, 2022
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - PASTA SAUCE, CREAMY ROASTED GARLIC PEPPERCORN ALFREDO · UPC 41130388583 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - PEPPERONI PIZZA · UPC 41130387883 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); C Sodium nitrate ("sodium nitrate") · Report an error - PEPPERONI RICH TRADITIONAL TOMATO SAUCE TOPPED WITH MOZZARELLA, PROVOLONE CHEESE AND ZESTY SLICED AND DICED PEPPERONI ULTRA THIN CRUST PIZZA, PEPPERONI · UPC 41130386367 · FoodData Central record of Oct 26, 2023
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - PEPPERONI WITH RANCH SAUCE PIZZA · UPC 41130388415 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B DATEM ("datem"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - PUB STYLE PIZZA, ITALIAN SAUSAGE, PEPPERONI, AND GENOA SALAMI · UPC 41130389504 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error
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FDA warning letters to Supervalu, 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.