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DIERBERGS MARKETS
CSWH grade B (76)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 76.3793.
| 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 (41) | Tier A: 2 of 29 products (FD&C Red No. 3) · C (66) (25%) Tier B: 21 of 29 products (FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Blue No. 1, Certified food colors (any FDA batch-certified color, incl. lakes), FD&C Blue No. 2, FD&C Yellow No. 6 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.
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 29 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.
FD&C Red No. 40 Tier B in 16 of 29 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 12 of 29 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 10 of 29 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.
Certified food colors (any FDA batch-certified color, incl. lakes) Tier B in 4 of 29 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(12): 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 4 of 29 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.
FD&C Yellow No. 6 Tier B in 4 of 29 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.
Titanium dioxide Tier B in 3 of 29 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.
Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) Tier B in 2 of 29 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 (21)
- DIERBERGS MARKETS, SPICE DROPS CANDY · UPC 829364100344 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B Certified food colors (any FDA batch-certified color, incl. lakes) ("fd and c"); 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 - TAFFY, STRAWBERRY, BANANA · UPC 829364291790 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - BOSTON BAKED BEANS · UPC 829364102867 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
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 - BUTTERSCOTCH BUTTONS · UPC 829364101198 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
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 CHERRIES, CHOCOLATE · UPC 829364302830 · FoodData Central record of Jan 6, 2022
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2 lake"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error - DIERBERGS MARKET, SUNSHINE ENERGY MIX · UPC 829364102225 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("fd and c yellow 5") · Report an error - DIERBERGS MARKETS, BLUEBERRY YOGURT PRETZELS · UPC 829364101792 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2 lake"); B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated vegetable oil"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - DIERBERGS MARKETS, CHERRY SLICES CANDY · UPC 829364100016 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Certified food colors (any FDA batch-certified color, incl. lakes) ("fd and c"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - DIERBERGS MARKETS, FRUITS SOURS · UPC 829364111180 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1") · Report an error - DIERBERGS MARKETS, RED SWEDISH FISH · UPC 829364102928 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - DIERBERGS MARKETS, RED, WHITE AND BLUE GUMMY BEARS · UPC 829364101389 · FoodData Central record of Jan 26, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40") · Report an error - DIERBERGS MARKETS, ROOTBEER BARRELS · UPC 829364101181 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
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 - DIERBERGS MARKETS, SOFT CHERRY CANDY BALLS · UPC 829364111197 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake", "red 40") · Report an error - FREEDOM RINGS · UPC 829364102904 · FoodData Central record of May 23, 2022
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("fd and c blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - GUMMY WORMS · UPC 829364100108 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 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") · Report an error - HOLIDAY MELLOWCREMES · UPC 829364121264 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B Certified food colors (any FDA batch-certified color, incl. lakes) ("fd and c"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - LEMONHEADS WRAPPED · UPC 829364102911 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - MULTI-COLORED SKULLS · UPC 829364127006 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake", "blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake", "red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - RED & GREEN JELLY BELLS · UPC 829364121271 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - ROOTBEER BARRELS, ROOTBEER · UPC 829364401182 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake", "red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - STRAWBERRY YOGURT PRETZELS · UPC 829364102669 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Certified food colors (any FDA batch-certified color, incl. lakes) ("fd and c"); B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated vegetable oil"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error
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FDA warning letters to RB. Confections, Lc., 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.