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Fruit Roll-Ups
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 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026. For current recalls see FDA and USDA. |
| Ingredients (40%) | C (63) | Tier A: 0 of 45 products · A (100) (25%) Tier B: 27 of 45 products (FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, Acetylated esters of mono- and diglycerides (acetic acid ester), FD&C Yellow No. 5, Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO)) · 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 (none) · IARC notes (0 products) · FDA dye pledge: In progress.
Recalls, Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 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 Blue No. 1 Tier B in 27 of 45 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 27 of 45 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.
Acetylated esters of mono- and diglycerides (acetic acid ester) Tier B in 13 of 45 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. 5 Tier B in 5 of 45 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.
Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) Tier B in 3 of 45 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 (27)
- Boo Berry Razzle Boo Blitz Fruit Roll-Ups · UPC 16000508378 · 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 Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - FRUIT FLAVORED SNACKS, BLASTIN' BERRY HOT COLORS · UPC 16000468665 · 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 Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - FRUIT ROLL-UPS PEEL 'N BUILD FRUIT FLAVORED SNACKS VALUE PACK, 0.5 OZ, 20 COUNT, ORANGE PUNCH; GREEN APPLE; RED BERRY · UPC 16000164741 · 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") · Report an error - FRUIT ROLL-UPS, FRUIT FLAVORED SNACKS, TROPICAL PUNCH, TROPICAL PUNCH · UPC 16000419162 · 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 Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - FRUIT ROLL-UPS, FRUIT ROLL SNACKS, MINIONS STRAWBERRY SENSATION, MINIONS STRAWBERRY SENSATION · UPC 16000465732 · 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 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 ROLL-UPS, GALACTIC FRUIT SNACKS, PLANETARY PUNCH, PLANETARY PUNCH · UPC 16000460942 · 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 Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - FRUIT ROLL-UPS, MINI ROLLS, FRUIT FLAVORED SNACKS, STRAWBERRY SENSATION, STRAWBERRY SENSATION · UPC 16000413610 · 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 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 ROLL-UPS, MINI ROLLS, FRUIT FLAVORED SNACKS, WILDBERRY PUNCH, WILDBERRY PUNCH · UPC 16000173149 · 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 Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - FRUIT ROLL-UPS, QUIZ ROLLS FRUIT FLAVORED SNACKS, STRAWBERRY TWIST, PUNCH BERRY, STRAWBERRY TWIST, PUNCH BERRY · UPC 16000443525 · 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 Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - Fruit Roll- Ups Space Theme 10 Count · UPC 16000200883 · FoodData Central record of Feb 1, 2024
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - Fruit Roll-Ups Blastin' Berry Hot Colors 10 Count · UPC 16000355101 · FoodData Central record of Jul 24, 2025
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - Fruit Roll-Ups Flavor Mixers 10 Count · UPC 16000454729 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 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 Roll-Ups Halloween Mini Roll · UPC 16000167513 · FoodData Central record of Aug 21, 2025
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 - Fruit Roll-Ups Mini Rolls Punch · UPC 16000167520 · 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 Mini Rolls Punch 36 Count · UPC 16000457225 · 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 Roll-Ups Space Theme 30 Count · UPC 16000200890 · 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 - Fruit Roll-Ups Strawberry Sensation 4 Count · UPC 16000398405 · FoodData Central record of Apr 27, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - Fruit Roll-Ups Strawberry/Berry Berry Variety Pack 20 Count · UPC 16000127098 · FoodData Central record of Jul 24, 2025
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - Fruit Roll-Ups Tropical Tie-Dye Strawberry 72 Count · UPC 16000177758 · FoodData Central record of Jul 24, 2025
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - Fruit Roll-Ups Variety Pack 30 Count · UPC 16000179967 · FoodData Central record of Jul 24, 2025
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - Fruit Roll-Ups Variety Pack 72 Count · UPC 16000495821 · FoodData Central record of Jul 24, 2025
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - Jolly Rancher Green Apple and Watermelon Fruit Roll-Ups 10 Count · UPC 16000152434 · FoodData Central record of Jul 24, 2025
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - Jolly Rancher Green Apple and Watermelon Fruit Roll-Ups 20 Count · UPC 16000152427 · FoodData Central record of Jul 24, 2025
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - Mott's Animals Assorted Fruit Flavored Snacks 40 Count · UPC 16000189102 · 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 - Sour Blue Raspberry and Sour Berry Punch Fruit Roll-Ups Variety Pack 10 Count · UPC 16000151086 · FoodData Central record of Apr 27, 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
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FDA warning letters to General Mills, 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.
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.