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Doritos
CSWH grade B (79)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 79.
| Indicator | Grade | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls (40%) | A (100) | No recalls found Oct 30, 2021 to Oct 30, 2026. For current recalls see FDA and USDA. |
| Ingredients (40%) | C (63) | Tier A: 0 of 38 products · A (100) (25%) Tier B: 34 of 38 products (FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Yellow No. 6, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Blue No. 2) · F (0) (15%) · products |
| FDA warning letters (20%) | B (70) | 1 letter to the owner Oct 30, 2021 to Oct 30, 2026. |
Shown, not graded: recall reasons (none) · IARC notes (0 products) · FDA dye pledge: Complete.
Recalls, Oct 30, 2021 to Oct 30, 2026
No FDA recall matched to this brand.
2 recall events by Pepsico Inc. 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 Red No. 40 Tier B in 32 of 38 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 29 of 38 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 26 of 38 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. 1 Tier B in 16 of 38 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 5 of 38 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 (34)
- .75OZ DORITOS NACHO · UPC 28400027540 · 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 - 1.37OZ DORITOS NACHO · UPC 28400021524 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
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 - 11.00OZ DORITOS CRA COOL RANCH · UPC 28400017107 · 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") · Report an error - 2.12OZ DORITOS SPICY NACHO · UPC 28400078825 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 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"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake", "yellow 6") · Report an error - 2.12OZ DORITOS TAPATIO · UPC 28400034876 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2 lake"); 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 - Doritos Baked Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips 8 Ounce Bag · UPC 28400183932 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
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 - Doritos Cool Ranch 8z · UPC 28400147071 · 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") · Report an error - Doritos Cool Ranch Flavored Tortilla Chips 1.125 Ounce Plastic Bag · UPC 28400162074 · 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") · Report an error - Doritos Cool Ranch Flavored Tortilla Chips 11 Ounce Plastic Bag · UPC 28400156073 · 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") · Report an error - Doritos Cool Ranch Flavored Tortilla Chips 3.375 Ounce Plastic Bag · UPC 28400028202 · 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") · Report an error - Doritos Cool Ranch Tortilla Chips 2.125 Ounces · UPC 28400078795 · 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") · Report an error - Doritos Cool Ranch Tortilla Chips 3.13 Ounce Bag · UPC 28400420716 · 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") · Report an error - Doritos Dinamita Cjile Limon Sazonado Flavored Tortilla Chips 4 Ounce Plastic Bag · UPC 28400009799 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - Doritos Dinamita Fiery Habanero Rolled Tortilla Chips 1.125 Ounces · UPC 28400235228 · 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 - Doritos Dinamita Nacho Picoso Rolled Tortilla Chips1.125 Ounce Plastic Bag · UPC 28400162135 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - Doritos Flamas Tortilla Chips 1.0 Ounce Plastic Bag · UPC 28400038492 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - Doritos Flamas Tortilla Chips 11 Ounce Bag · UPC 28400156547 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips 16 Ounce Party Size Bag · UPC 28400152976 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 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 - Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips 3.375 Ounce Plastic Bag · UPC 28400028196 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 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 - Doritos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips 1.75 Ounce Plastic Bag · UPC 28400070560 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 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 - Doritos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips 11 Ounce Bag · UPC 28400156363 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 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 - Doritos Party Size Cool Ranch Tortilla Chips 16 Ounce Bag · UPC 28400152983 · 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") · Report an error - Doritos Party Size Spicy Nacho Tortilla Chips 16 Ounce Bag · UPC 28400152969 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 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"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake", "yellow 6") · Report an error - Doritos Ranch 2.125z · UPC 28400144513 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 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 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake", "yellow 6") · Report an error - Doritos Salsa Verde 2.125z Bag · UPC 28400078801 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - Doritos Salsa Verde Tortilla Chips 3.375 Ounce Bag · UPC 28400071789 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - Doritos Spicy Nacho Flavored Tortilla Chips 3.375 Ounce Plastic Bag · UPC 28400024730 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 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"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake", "yellow 6") · Report an error - Doritos Spicy Nacho Tortilla Chips 1.0 Ounce Plastic Bag · UPC 28400069656 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 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"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake", "yellow 6") · Report an error - Doritos Spicy Nacho Tortilla Chips 1.125 Ounces · UPC 28400162098 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 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"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake", "yellow 6") · Report an error - Doritos Taco Flavor Tortilla Chips 11 Ounce Bag · UPC 28400156110 · 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", "yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake", "yellow 6") · Report an error - Doritos Tapatio Flavored Tortilla Chips 1.125 Ounce Plastic Bag · UPC 28400162111 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2 lake"); 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 - Doritos Tapatio Hot Sauce Tortilla Chips 11 Ounce Bag · UPC 28400156387 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2 lake"); 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 - Doritos Tapatio Tortilla Chips 1.0 Ounce Plastic Bag · UPC 28400045155 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2 lake"); 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 - Doritos Top N Go Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips 3.0 Ounce Plastic Bag · UPC 28400171465 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 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
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FDA warning letters to Pepsico Inc., Oct 30, 2021 to Oct 30, 2026
- PepsiCo, Inc., Jun 12, 2024: CGMP/Food/Prepared, Packed or Held Under Insanitary Conditions/Adulterated · Division of Human and Animal Food Operations East VI · Report an error
FDA notes that later events may have changed the regulatory status of what a letter discusses.
FDA dye pledge: Complete
PepsiCo, Inc. names this brand: New Cheetos® and Doritos® products
- New products made with no artificial flavors or dyes, and completely colorless
Source: FDA's tracker of food industry dye pledges
Shown, not graded: a completed pledge already shows up as fewer dyes in the ingredients.