FOODHOLD

Name: CSWH grade, method v1.0
Rating: 75

Owned by Ahold USA, Inc. · 41 products in USDA FoodData Central · as of Oct 29, 2026 · Report an error · Change log

CSWH grade B (75)

Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 75.4634.

Grade by indicator
Indicator	Grade	What we found
Recalls (40%)	C (60)	1 Class I (10 points) · 1 event For current recalls see FDA and USDA.
Ingredients (40%)	B (79)	Tier A: 1 of 41 products (FD&C Red No. 3) · A (88) (25%) Tier B: 9 of 41 products (Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Yellow No. 6, Azodicarbonamide (ADA) and 1 more) · C (63) (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 pathogen) · IARC notes (2 products) · FDA dye pledge: none on FDA's tracker.

Recalls, Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026

Class I, Nov 7, 2022 · Pathogen · FDA event 91133
- Wild caught Alaskan Sockeye Smoked Salmon NET WT 4 OZ (113g) EXPIRATION DATE 7-11-2024 UPC: 68826715832 Origin: USA, smoked and cured in The Netherlands
  Reason (FDA's words)
  Possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination in smoked salmon
  Code information
  R4132
  Recalling firm
  Seven Seas International USA LLC
  Dates
  Recall started Nov 7, 2022; classified Nov 22, 2022
  Status
  Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
  How we matched it
  matched by UPC 688267158322 (upc)
  FDA record F-0173-2023: 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 41 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.
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) Tier B in 4 of 41 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.
FD&C Blue No. 1 Tier B in 4 of 41 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 Red No. 40 Tier B in 4 of 41 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 4 of 41 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 4 of 41 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.
Azodicarbonamide (ADA) Tier B in 1 of 41 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(3): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
Titanium dioxide Tier B in 1 of 41 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 2 of 41 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 (10)

FOODHOLD, PEPPERMINT BARK · UPC 688267161773 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error
FOODHOLD, CHEF SALAD WITH RANCH DRESSING · UPC 688267048968 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Azodicarbonamide (ADA) ("azodicarbonamide"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error
FOODHOLD, FRUIT SWIRLS, SWEETENED MULTIGRAIN CEREAL NATURAL FRUIT FLAVOR WITH OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS · UPC 688267090974 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); 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
FOODHOLD, FRUIT SWIRLS, SWEETENED MULTIGRAIN CEREAL NATURAL FRUIT FLAVOR WITH OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS · UPC 688267132674 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error
FOODHOLD, GOURMET FRUIT SLICES, LIMONCELLO, LIMONCELLO · UPC 688267153457 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("tartrazine", "yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error
FOODHOLD, HONEY CRUNCHIN' OATS, ALMOND, HONEY ROASTED CLUSTERS OF OATS WITH ALMONDS AND TOASTED FLAKES OF CORN, WHEAT & RICE, ALMOND · UPC 688267091001 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error
FOODHOLD, HONEY CRUNCHIN' OATS, TOASTED MULTI-GRAIN FLAKES WITH HONEY OAT CLUSTERS · UPC 688267090998 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error
FOODHOLD, PEPPERMINT CANDY CANES · UPC 688267175893 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40") · Report an error
GUM DROPS, SWEET & GUMMY CANDY · UPC 688267140792 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 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"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error
CHEF SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING · UPC 688267136528 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error

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FDA warning letters to Ahold USA, 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.