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DRAGONFLY
CSWH grade B (73)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 72.9697.
| Indicator | Grade | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls (40%) | D (40) | 1 Class I, 1 Class II (14 points) · 2 events For current recalls see FDA and USDA. |
| Ingredients (40%) | A (92) | Tier A: 0 of 33 products · A (100) (25%) Tier B: 4 of 33 products (FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Yellow No. 6, Titanium dioxide) · B (80) (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 (2 other reasons) · IARC notes (0 products) · FDA dye pledge: none on FDA's tracker.
Recalls, Oct 28, 2021 to Oct 28, 2026
Class II, May 15, 2026 · Other reasons · FDA event 99017
DRAGONFLY Thai Ginger Powder Net Weight: 4.37 oz (125 g) PRODUCT OF THAILAND Packed for: U.S. Trading Company Hayward, CA 94545-1130 UPC: 721557533567
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Potential contamination with lead.
- Code information
- 349MCF
- Recalling firm
- U.S. Tov, Inc. dba U.S. Trading Company
- Dates
- Recall started May 15, 2026; classified Jun 10, 2026
- Status
- Ongoing (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
FDA record H-0943-2026: openFDA · Report an error
Class I, Jan 4, 2024 · Other reasons · FDA event 93784
Dragonfly Jelly Bar Handbag 11.64oz, 17.63oz UPC Code 721557357156, 721557357163 Dragonfly Jelly Bar Backpack 7.93oz, 28.22oz UPC Code 721557357170, 721557357187
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Potential choking hazard; product contains konjac.
- Code information
- UPC Code 721557357156, 721557357163, 721557357170, 721557357187
- Recalling firm
- U.S. Tov, Inc.
- Dates
- Recall started Jan 4, 2024; classified Feb 9, 2024
- Status
- Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by UPC 721557357156 (upc)
FDA record F-0865-2024: openFDA · Report an error
1 recall event by U. S. Trading Company 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. 40 Tier B in 3 of 33 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 3 of 33 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 33 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 Yellow No. 6 Tier B in 1 of 33 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 1 of 33 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.
Products (4)
- CUTTLEFISH CRACKERS · UPC 721557371060 · FoodData Central record of May 23, 2022
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red no 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("fd and c yellow no 5") · Report an error - DRAGONFLY, KAYA COCONUT JAM · UPC 721557321782 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("fd and c yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - JELLY BAR · UPC 721557357156 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide", "e171"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("fd and c yellow 5") · Report an error - PICKLED GINGER · UPC 721557150009 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red no 40") · Report an error
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FDA warning letters to U. S. Trading 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.