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Name: CSWH grade, method v1.0
Rating: 68

Owned by Coborn's Incorporated · 145 products in USDA FoodData Central · as of Oct 29, 2026 · Report an error · Change log

CSWH grade C (68)

Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 68.4828.

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%)	C (61)	Tier A: 11 of 145 products (FD&C Red No. 3, Potassium bromate) · C (62) (25%) Tier B: 35 of 145 products (FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Yellow No. 6, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Blue No. 2, Titanium dioxide and 4 more) · C (60) (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 undeclared allergen) · IARC notes (8 products) · FDA dye pledge: none on FDA's tracker.

Recalls, Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026

Class I, Apr 13, 2023 · Undeclared allergen · FDA event 92127
- 1. Hy-Vee Honey Mustard Braided Pretzels, 10oz poly bags, UPC: 75450-24309, 12 pack; 2. Dakota Style Honey Mustard Pretzel Kravings, 10oz poly bags, UPC 84872-60031, 12 pack and 6 pack; 3. Four Brothers Honey Mustard Pretzels, 10oz poly bags, UPC: 33147-89145, 12 pack; 4. Schnucks Honey Mustard Pretzels Schticks, 10oz poly bag, UPC: 41318-25266, 12 pack; 5. Best Choice Honey Mustard Pretzel Twists, 10oz poly bags, UPC: 70038-66479, 12 pack; 6. Gelson's Honey Mustard Pretzels, 4.5oz poly bags, UPC: 23621-11186, 12 pack; 7. PICS / Price Chopper Honey Mustard Pretzel Twists, 10oz poly bag, UPC: 41735-05739, 12 pack; 8. Stadium Honey Mustard Pretzels, 2oz. poly bags, UPC: 60003-51999, 80 pack
  Reason (FDA's words)
  May contain undeclared milk
  Code information
  1. D2022022 Best By 07/26/2023; D2222022 Best By 08/23/2023; D2582022 Best By 09/20/2023; D2692022 Best By 10/06/2023; D2882022 Best By 10/17/2023; D3332022 Best By 11/29/2023; D3542022 Best By 12/27/2023; D0102023 Best By 01/10/2024; D0192023 Best By 01/23/2024; D0302023 Best By 02/06/2024; D0382023 Best By 02/09/2024; D0392023 Best By 02/13/2024; D0512023 Best By 03/07/2024 2. D2212022 Best By 05/21/2023; D1332022 Best By 05/24/2023; D1462022 Best By 05/27/2023; D1382022 Best By 06/01/2023; D1392022 Best By 06/01/2023; D1422022 Best By 06/01/2023; D1432022 Best By 06/01/2023; D1652022 Best By 06/27/2023; D1752022 Best By 06/27/2023; D1782022 Best By 06/27/2023; D1952022 Best By 07/20/2023; D1962022 Best By 07/20/2023; D1992022 Best By 07/21/2023; D2002022 Best By 07/26/2023; D2012022 Best By 07/26/2023; D2212022 Best By 08/12/2023; D2222022 Best By 08/23/2023; D2562022 Best By 09/14/2023; D2632022 Best By 09/21/2023; D2932022 Best By 10/24/2023; D2982022 Best By 10/26/2023; D2992022 Best By 10/27/2023; D3042022 Best By 11/01/2023; D3052022 Best By 11/01/2023; D3142022 Best By 11/14/2023; D3402022 Best By 12/05/2023; D3402022 Best By 12/07/2023; D3412022 Best By 12/12/2023; D3552022 Best By 12/21/2023; D2352022 Best By 12/27/2023; D0302023 Best By 01/16/2024; D0192023 Best By 01/23/2024; D0262023 Best By 01/30/2024; D0342023 Best By 01/31/2024; D0372023 Best By 02/07/2024; D0382023 Best By 02/09/2024; D0392023 Best By 02/09/2024; D0732023 Best By 04/03/2024; D0872023 Best By 04/03/2024 3. D2162022 Best By 08/09/2023; D2582022 Best By 09/21/2023; D3402022 Best By 12/07/2023; D0182023 Best By 01/19/2024; D0512023 Best By 03/07/2024; D0662023 Best By 03/14/2024 4. D1582022 Best By 06/13/2023; D1932022 Best By 07/12/2023; D1942022 Best By 07/14/2023; D1952022 Best By 07/14/2023; D2882022 Best By 10/17/2023; D0112023 Best By 01/18/2024; D0172023 Best By 01/23/2024; D0182023 Best By 01/23/2024 5. D2432022 Best By 09/01/2023; D2242022 Best By 09/02/2023; D2442022 Best By 09/02/2023; D2452022 Best By 09/02/2023; D2542022 Best By 09/02/2023; D2532022 Best By 09/13/2023; D2552022 Best By 09/13/2023; D2562022 Best By 09/14/2023; D3132022 Best By 11/14/2023; D3142022 Best By 11/14/2023; D3462022 Best By 12/20/2023; D0142023 Best By 01/23/2024; D0192023 Best By 01/23/2024; D0592023 Best By 03/03/2024 6. D2212022 Best By 08/11/2023; D2482022 Best By 09/22/2023; D2482022 Best By 09/23/2023; D2692022 Best By 09/28/2023; D3552022 Best By 01/10/2024; D0392023 Best By 03/03/2024; D1012023 Best By 04/13/2024 7. D0592023 Best By 03/08/2024; D0602023 Best By 03/08/2024; D0662023 Best By 03/09/2024 8. D3152022 Best By 11/15/2023
  Recalling firm
  Dakota Style, Inc
  Dates
  Recall started Apr 13, 2023; classified Jul 10, 2023
  Status
  Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
  How we matched it
  matched by UPC 733147891452 (upc_core)
  FDA record F-1242-2023: 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 10 of 145 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.
Potassium bromate Tier A in 1 of 145 products
- 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.
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(28), § 431.0815(a)(9): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
FD&C Yellow No. 5 Tier B in 20 of 145 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 19 of 145 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 Red No. 40 Tier B in 16 of 145 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 15 of 145 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 7 of 145 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.
Titanium dioxide Tier B in 6 of 145 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.
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) Tier B in 3 of 145 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(4): 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.
Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) Tier B in 2 of 145 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.
Bleached flour Tier B in 1 of 145 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(6): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
Certified food colors (any FDA batch-certified color, incl. lakes) Tier B in 1 of 145 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.
Sodium nitrite Tier C in 8 of 145 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 (42)

ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE, ANDOUILLE · UPC 733147117026 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error
BLUEBERRY FRITTER BREAD · UPC 733147218631 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2"); B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated vegetable oil"); A Potassium bromate ("potassium bromate"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error
FINE GROUND WIENERS · UPC 733147771365 · FoodData Central record of Nov 16, 2023
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error
HICKORY SMOKED BACON · UPC 733147110843 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error
MANGO HABANERO MEAT STICKS, MANGO HABANERO · UPC 733147802410 · FoodData Central record of Apr 27, 2023
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("fd and c yellow 6") · Report an error
PASTEL MINT MILTIES, PASTEL MINT · UPC 733147892541 · FoodData Central record of Mar 16, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake") · Report an error
SALT WATER TAFFY, SALT WATER · UPC 733147891865 · FoodData Central record of May 23, 2022
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("fd and c blue 1"); 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
SKINLESS WIENERS · UPC 733147117286 · FoodData Central record of Jun 21, 2022
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error
SMOKED MAPLE SAUSAGE, SMOKED MAPLE · UPC 733147891216 · FoodData Central record of May 23, 2022
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error
SMOKEHOUSE SKINLESS WIENERS, SMOKEHOUSE · UPC 733147892183 · FoodData Central record of Aug 31, 2023
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error
SPICE FLAVORED DROPS, SPICE · UPC 733147891827 · FoodData Central record of Dec 22, 2022
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); 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
APPLE FRITTER BREAD · UPC 733147218655 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated vegetable oil"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error
BAATWURST PATTIES · UPC 733147117330 · FoodData Central record of May 23, 2022
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha") · Report an error
BEARS GUMMI CANDY · UPC 733147891780 · FoodData Central record of May 23, 2022
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
CHERRY FLAVORED CANDY BITES, CHERRY · UPC 733147890721 · FoodData Central record of Dec 22, 2022
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error
CHOCOLATE BRIDGE MIX, CHOCOLATE · UPC 733147891926 · FoodData Central record of Dec 22, 2022
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") · Report an error
CHOCOLATE CARAMEL TRAIL MIX, CHOCOLATE CARAMEL · UPC 733147804087 · FoodData Central record of Feb 16, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake"); 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 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake", "yellow 6") · Report an error
CINNAMON BEARS FLAVORED CANDY, CINNAMON BEARS · UPC 733147891803 · FoodData Central record of Dec 1, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error
COUNTRY TRAIL MIX · UPC 733147804100 · FoodData Central record of Feb 16, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake"); 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 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake", "yellow 6") · Report an error
COUNTRY TRAIL MIX, COUNTRY · UPC 733147804049 · FoodData Central record of Feb 16, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake"); 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 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake", "yellow 6") · Report an error
COUNTRY TRAIL MIX, COUNTRY · UPC 733147892008 · FoodData Central record of Feb 16, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake"); 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 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake", "yellow 6") · Report an error
DARK CHOCOLATE CREAMY ORANGE SORBET RETREATS, DARK CHOCOLATE CREAMY ORANGE · UPC 733147803608 · FoodData Central record of Jan 6, 2022
B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error
DILL PICKLE BRATWURST · UPC 733147117392 · FoodData Central record of Jan 6, 2022
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error
FROSTED PRETZELS, FROSTED · UPC 733147891933 · FoodData Central record of May 25, 2023
B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error
FRUIT SLICES FLAVORED CANDY, FRUIT SLICES · UPC 733147891841 · FoodData Central record of May 23, 2022
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

Show all 42 products

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FDA warning letters to Coborn's Incorporated, 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.