Report cards › Food › General Mills, Inc.
Fruit by the Foot
CSWH grade A (85)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 85.
| Indicator | Grade | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls (40%) | A (100) | No recalls found Oct 28, 2021 to Oct 28, 2026. For current recalls see FDA and USDA. |
| Ingredients (40%) | C (63) | Tier A: 0 of 36 products · A (100) (25%) Tier B: 34 of 36 products (FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Yellow No. 5, Acetylated esters of mono- and diglycerides (acetic acid ester), FD&C Yellow No. 6, Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO)) · F (0) (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 (none) · IARC notes (0 products) · FDA dye pledge: In progress.
Recalls, Oct 28, 2021 to Oct 28, 2026
No FDA recall matched to this brand.
1 recall event by General Mills, Inc. 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 30 of 36 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 25 of 36 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 12 of 36 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.
Acetylated esters of mono- and diglycerides (acetic acid ester) Tier B in 8 of 36 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(1): 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 3 of 36 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.
Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) Tier B in 2 of 36 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.
Products (34)
- BERRY TIE-DIE FRUIT FLAVORED SNACKS ROLLS, BERRY TIE-DYE · UPC 16000165885 · FoodData Central record of Aug 31, 2023
B Acetylated esters of mono- and diglycerides (acetic acid ester) ("acetylated monoglycerides"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - Berry Tie Dye Fruit by the Foot · UPC 16000121065 · FoodData Central record of Aug 21, 2025
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - Berry Tie Dye Mini Fruit by the Foot · UPC 16000289086 · FoodData Central record of Nov 20, 2025
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - Berry Tie Dye Mini Fruit by the Foot 24 Count · UPC 16000165588 · FoodData Central record of Nov 20, 2025
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - FRUIT BY THE FOOT FRUIT FLAVORED SNACKS KING SIZE ROLLS, 1.25 OZ, 12 COUNT, CHERRY; ORANGE; RASPBERRY LEMONADE; BLUE RASPBERRY · UPC 16000164437 · FoodData Central record of Jun 29, 2023
B Acetylated esters of mono- and diglycerides (acetic acid ester) ("acetylated monoglycerides"); 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 - FRUIT BY THE FOOT, FRUIT FLAVORED SNACKS, NINJA POWER PUNCH, NINJA POWER PUNCH · UPC 16000420182 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B Acetylated esters of mono- and diglycerides (acetic acid ester) ("acetylated monoglycerides"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - FRUIT BY THE FOOT, FRUIT FLAVORED SNACKS, RAINBOW PUNCH, RAINBOW PUNCH · UPC 16000385009 · FoodData Central record of Jan 6, 2022
B Acetylated esters of mono- and diglycerides (acetic acid ester) ("acetylated monoglycerides"); 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 - FRUIT BY THE FOOT, FRUIT SNACKS, SPACE BERRY, SPACE BERRY · UPC 16000458376 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B Acetylated esters of mono- and diglycerides (acetic acid ester) ("acetylated monoglycerides"); B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - Fruit By The Foot Fruit Flavored Snacks, Berry Tie-Dye & Strawberry Tie-Dye, Family Pack, 18 Rolls · UPC 16000496156 · FoodData Central record of Feb 19, 2026
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - Fruit By the Foot Berry Tie-Dye and Strawberry Tie-Dye Fruit Flavored Snacks 30 Count · UPC 16000226593 · FoodData Central record of Aug 21, 2025
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - Fruit Roll-Ups, Fruit by the Foot, Gushers 16 Count Variety Pack · UPC 16000227880 · FoodData Central record of Jul 24, 2025
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - Fruit by the Foot Berry Tie Dye 6 Count · UPC 16000277007 · FoodData Central record of Apr 23, 2026
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - Fruit by the Foot Berry Tie Dye Fruit Flavored Snacks 4 Count · UPC 16000196131 · FoodData Central record of Aug 21, 2025
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - Fruit by the Foot Berry Tie Dye Mini Snacks 3 Count · UPC 16000194052 · FoodData Central record of Mar 12, 2026
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - Fruit by the Foot Berry and Strawberry Tie-Dye King Size Fruit Flavored Snacks 12 Count · UPC 16000220911 · FoodData Central record of Jan 22, 2026
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - Fruit by the Foot Duos Watermelon & Lemonade Fruit Flavored Snacks 6 Count · UPC 16000226937 · FoodData Central record of Mar 12, 2026
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - Fruit by the Foot Halloween Mini Fruit Flavored Snacks 26 Count · UPC 16000231740 · FoodData Central record of Sep 18, 2025
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - Fruit by the Foot Holiday Candy Cane · UPC 16000232228 · FoodData Central record of Nov 20, 2025
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1") · Report an error - Fruit by the Foot Holiday Fun Book Berry Tie-Dye 4 Count · UPC 16000211483 · FoodData Central record of Mar 12, 2026
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - Fruit by the Foot Mini Berry Tie Dye Fruit Flavored Snacks 26 Count · UPC 16000215580 · FoodData Central record of Dec 19, 2024
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - Fruit by the Foot Mini Feet Berry Tie-Dye Fruit Flavored Snacks 22 Count · UPC 16000225893 · FoodData Central record of Apr 23, 2026
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - Fruit by the Foot Raspberry Lemonade & Blue Raspberry King Size Roll · UPC 16000275911 · FoodData Central record of Feb 1, 2024
B Acetylated esters of mono- and diglycerides (acetic acid ester) ("acetylated monoglycerides"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - Fruit by the Foot Splitz Watermelon & Lemonade Fruit Flavored Snacks 48 Count · UPC 16000228665 · FoodData Central record of Nov 20, 2025
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - Fruit by the Foot Strawberry Tie Dye Fruit Flavored Snacks 4 Count · UPC 16000204324 · FoodData Central record of Mar 12, 2026
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - Fruit by the Foot Strawberry and Mixed Berry Fruit Flavored Snacks 18 Count Party Pack · UPC 16000226531 · FoodData Central record of Jun 19, 2025
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error
Labels change: each row shows the date of its FoodData Central record. A brand that has changed a recipe can report it with "Report an error".
FDA warning letters to General Mills, Inc., 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.
FDA dye pledge: In progress
General Mills, Inc.: Betty Crocker®, Bisquick®, Chex® Cereal, Cinnamon Toast Crunch®, Häagen-Dazs™, Pillsbury®, Progresso®, Trix®
- Eliminate certified color additives from all U.S. cereals and all K-12 school foods by summer 2026.
- Eliminate certified color additives from full U.S. retail portfolio by the end of 2027.
Source: FDA's tracker of food industry dye pledges
Shown, not graded: a completed pledge already shows up as fewer dyes in the ingredients.