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EL SUPER LEON
CSWH grade C (67)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 66.5833.
| Indicator | Grade | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls (40%) | B (80) | 1 Class II (4 points) · 1 event For current recalls see FDA and USDA. |
| Ingredients (40%) | F (36) | Tier A: 1 of 12 products (FD&C Red No. 3) · C (58) (25%) Tier B: 8 of 12 products (FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Yellow No. 5, Titanium dioxide, FD&C Yellow No. 6) · 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 (1 other reasons) · IARC notes (0 products) · FDA dye pledge: none on FDA's tracker.
Recalls, Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026
Class II, Feb 2, 2022 · Other reasons · FDA event 89532, 2 products (counted once)
EL Leoncito brand Dry Salted Plum, Shelf Stable, packaged in plastic bag, Net Wt 1.4oz, UPC 8-52605-00024. 12 packs with 12 units per case - 144 total units El Super Leon brand Dry Salted Plum, Shelf Stable, packaged in plastic bag, Net Wt 1.4oz, UPC 8-52605-00407. The label is read in parts: "Manufactured by: El Super Leon Ponchin Snacks, Inc. 2545 Britannia Blvd. San Diego, CA 92154***PRODUCT OF CHINA***".
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Potential to be contaminated with lead.
- Code information
- all lot codes
- Recalling firm
- El Super Leon Ponchin Snacks, Inc.
- Dates
- Recall started Feb 2, 2022; classified Mar 10, 2022
- Status
- Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by UPC 852605000240 (upc)
FDA record F-0855-2022: openFDA · Report an error
El Super Leon brand, Dry Salted Plum with Chili, Shelf Stable, packaged in plastic bag, Net Wt 1.05oz, UPC 8-52605-00408. With 12 packs of 12 units per case, for a total of 144 units per case. El Leoncito brand, Dry Salted Plum with Chili, Shelf Stable, packaged in plastic bag, Net Wt 1.05oz, UPC 8-52605-00024. The label is read in parts: "Manufactured by: El Super Leon Ponchin Snacks, Inc. 2545 Britannia Blvd. San Diego, CA 92154***PRODUCT OF CHINA***".
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Potential to be contaminated with lead.
- Code information
- all lot codes
- Recalling firm
- El Super Leon Ponchin Snacks, Inc.
- Dates
- Recall started Feb 2, 2022; classified Mar 10, 2022
- Status
- Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by UPC 852605000240 (upc)
FDA record F-0856-2022: openFDA · Report an error
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 1 of 12 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 7 of 12 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 2 of 12 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. 5 Tier B in 2 of 12 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.
Titanium dioxide Tier B in 2 of 12 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.
FD&C Yellow No. 6 Tier B in 1 of 12 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.
Products (8)
- EL SUPER LEON, COCONUT CANDY · UPC 852605001025 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("fd and c red 3"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - COCONUT CANDY, COCONUT · UPC 852605000240 · FoodData Central record of Nov 16, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("fd and c blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("fd and c yellow 5") · Report an error - DRY SALTED PLUMS WITH CHILI & CHAMOY SALADITOS, CHILI & CHAMOY · UPC 852605000219 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - EL SUPER LEON, AMER PULP CHINKY'S WITH CHILI MIX TROCITOS · UPC 852605000936 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - EL SUPER LEON, HARD CANDY LOLLIPOPS, SWEET AND SPICY WATERMELON, SWEET AND SPICY WATERMELON · UPC 852605004323 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("fd and c blue no 1"); 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 - JABALINAS XTREME HOT AND SALTED TAMARIND FLAVOR CANDY, JABALINAS XTREME · UPC 852605001186 · FoodData Central record of May 25, 2023
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40") · Report an error - NATURAL FRUIT CANDY ROLL · UPC 852605004002 · FoodData Central record of Jan 26, 2023
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - SUPER CHILI MANGO CHAMOY · UPC 852605000882 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error
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FDA warning letters to El Leoncito G.S. Com, 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.