Gamesa

Name: CSWH grade, method v1.0
Rating: 45

Owned by Pepsico Inc. · 35 products in USDA FoodData Central · as of Oct 28, 2026 · Report an error · Change log

CSWH grade D (45)

Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 45.1429.

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%)	F (18)	Tier A: 5 of 35 products (FD&C Red No. 3) · F (29) (25%) Tier B: 28 of 35 products (FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Yellow No. 6, Sodium aluminum sulfate, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Blue No. 2 and 4 more) · F (0) (15%) · products
FDA warning letters (20%)	B (70)	1 letter to the owner Oct 28, 2021 to Oct 28, 2026.

Shown, not graded: recall reasons (1 pathogen) · IARC notes (0 products) · FDA dye pledge: Complete.

Recalls, Oct 28, 2021 to Oct 28, 2026

Class I, Nov 7, 2022 · Pathogen · FDA event 91135
- Gamesa Arcoiris Marshmallow Cookies, Naturally and Artificially Flavored 15.5 Oz, 6 Count UPC 6 86700 10132 4
  Reason (FDA's words)
  Potential to contain Salmonella
  Code information
  Best before 28MAR23 5MY228001 and 28MAR23 6MY128101
  Recalling firm
  Comercializadora Pepsico Mexico,
  Dates
  Recall started Nov 7, 2022; classified Dec 21, 2022
  Status
  Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
  How we matched it
  matched by UPC 686700101324 (upc)
  FDA record F-0205-2023: openFDA · Report an error

2 recall events by Pepsico Inc. name no brand, so they are 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. 3 Tier A in 5 of 35 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 Yellow No. 5 Tier B in 16 of 35 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 16 of 35 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.
Sodium aluminum sulfate Tier B in 16 of 35 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(35): 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 13 of 35 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 10 of 35 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 8 of 35 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.
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) Tier B in 6 of 35 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.
Certified food colors (any FDA batch-certified color, incl. lakes) Tier B in 6 of 35 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.
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) Tier B in 1 of 35 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.
Titanium dioxide Tier B in 1 of 35 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.

Products (28)

GAMESA MERENGUE MARSHMALLOW 15.6Z · UPC 686700101317 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("fd and c blue 2"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("fd and c red 3"); B Sodium aluminum sulfate ("aluminum sodium sulfate"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("fd and c yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("fd and c yellow 6") · Report an error
Gamesa Arcoiris Marshmallow Cookies (6-2.6 Oz) 15.5 Ounce 6 Pack Box · UPC 686700101324 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("fd and c blue 1"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("fd and c red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40"); B Sodium aluminum sulfate ("aluminum sodium sulfate"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("fd and c yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("fd and c yellow 6") · Report an error
Gamesa Arcoiris Marshmallow Cookies 1.2 Ounce Bag · UPC 28400190619 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("fd and c blue 1"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("fd and c red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40"); B Sodium aluminum sulfate ("aluminum sodium sulfate"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("fd and c yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("fd and c yellow 6") · Report an error
Gamesa Lonchera Assorted Cookies 14.3 Ounce 5 Pack Box · UPC 686700056815 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 aluminum lake", "fd and c blue 1"); B Certified food colors (any FDA batch-certified color, incl. lakes) ("fd and c"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("fd and c red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40"); B Sodium aluminum sulfate ("aluminum sodium sulfate"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 aluminum lake", "fd and c yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("fd and c yellow 6") · Report an error
Gamesa Pekepakes Variety Pack Cookies 15.4 Ounce Paper Box · UPC 686700023039 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("fd and c blue 1"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("fd and c red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40"); B Sodium aluminum sulfate ("aluminum sodium sulfate"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("fd and c yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("fd and c yellow 6") · Report an error
GAMESA CHOKIS CHOCOLATE CHIP LARGE 12/4PK · UPC 686700020816 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error
GAMESA SUGAR WAFER STRAWBERRY 6.7 /12 · UPC 686700101263 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("fd and c blue 1"); B Certified food colors (any FDA batch-certified color, incl. lakes) ("fd and c"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 aluminum lake", "fd and c red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("fd and c yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("fd and c yellow 6") · Report an error
Gamesa Barra De Coco Coconut Cookies 14.3 Ounce Paper Box · UPC 686700101300 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("fd and c blue 2"); B Sodium aluminum sulfate ("aluminum sodium sulfate"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("fd and c yellow 5") · Report an error
Gamesa Chocolatines Marshmellow Cookies (8 - 1.4 Ounce) 11.7 Ounce 8 Count Paper Box · UPC 686700101119 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("fd and c blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40"); B Sodium aluminum sulfate ("aluminum sodium sulfate"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("fd and c yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("fd and c yellow 6") · Report an error
Gamesa Delux By Marias Vanilla Cookies (6 - 2.89 Ounce) 17.3 Ounce 6 Pack Plastic Bags · UPC 686700045659 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B Sodium aluminum sulfate ("aluminum sodium sulfate") · Report an error
Gamesa Emperador Lime Cookie (6 - 2.1Oz) 12.5 Ounce 6Pk Plastic Bags · UPC 686700101348 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B Sodium aluminum sulfate ("aluminum sodium sulfate"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("fd and c yellow 5") · Report an error
Gamesa Emperador Vanilla Cookies (6-2.3 Oz) 14.3 Ounce 6 Pack Box · UPC 686700039382 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("fd and c blue 2"); B Certified food colors (any FDA batch-certified color, incl. lakes) ("fd and c"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("fd and c yellow 5", "yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error
Gamesa Florentinas Strawberry Tart Cookies {5 - 2.42 Ounce) 12.3 Ounce 5 Count Paper Box · UPC 686700001174 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40"); B Sodium aluminum sulfate ("aluminum sodium sulfate") · Report an error
Gamesa Fruts Marshmallow Cookie with Straberry Flavored Filling 13.4 Ounce 5 Pack Box · UPC 686700032543 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("fd and c blue 2"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40"); B Sodium aluminum sulfate ("aluminum sodium sulfate"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("fd and c yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("fd and c yellow 6") · Report an error
Gamesa Giro Chocolate Sandwich Cookies 10.6 Ounce Plastic Bag · UPC 686700007671 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("fd and c blue 2"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("fd and c yellow 6") · Report an error
Gamesa Hawaianas Coconut Flavored Cookies (5-3 Oz) 15 Ounce 5 Pack Box · UPC 686700101294 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("fd and c blue 2"); B Sodium aluminum sulfate ("aluminum sodium sulfate"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("fd and c yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("fd and c yellow 6") · Report an error
Gamesa Mamut Marshmallow Cookie With Chocolate Coating (8-1 Oz) 8.1 Ounce 8 Pack Box · UPC 686700101508 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error
Gamesa Marias Cookies (6-4.9 Oz) 29.6 Ounce 6 Pack Box · UPC 686700056952 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error
Gamesa Marias Vanilla Cookies 19.7 Ounce 12 Pack Paper Box · UPC 686700101232 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error
Gamesa Mini Mamut Marshmallow filled Cookies 1 Ounce Bag · UPC 28400190626 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error
Gamesa Populares Cookies 31.7 Ounce Paper Box · UPC 686700101515 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B Sodium aluminum sulfate ("aluminum sodium sulfate") · Report an error
Gamesa Ricanelas Cinnamon Cookies 17.2 Ounce Box · UPC 686700101393 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("fd and c blue 1"); B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("fd and c blue 2"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40"); B Sodium aluminum sulfate ("aluminum sodium sulfate"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("fd and c yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("fd and c yellow 6") · Report an error
Gamesa Sabrosas Buttery Cracker (5-2.5 Oz) 12.6 Ounce 5 Pack Box · UPC 686700101409 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B Sodium aluminum sulfate ("aluminum sodium sulfate") · Report an error
Gamesa Sabrosas Cookies 3.45 Ounce Bag · UPC 686700020373 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B Sodium aluminum sulfate ("aluminum sodium sulfate") · Report an error
Gamesa Sugar Wafer Vanilla Cookies 6.7 Ounce Plastic Bag · UPC 686700101287 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("fd and c blue 1"); B Certified food colors (any FDA batch-certified color, incl. lakes) ("fd and c"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 aluminum lake", "fd and c yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("fd and c yellow 6") · Report an error

Show all 28 products

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FDA warning letters to Pepsico Inc., Oct 28, 2021 to Oct 28, 2026

PepsiCo, Inc., Jun 12, 2024: CGMP/Food/Prepared, Packed or Held Under Insanitary Conditions/Adulterated · Division of Human and Animal Food Operations East VI · Report an error

FDA notes that later events may have changed the regulatory status of what a letter discusses.

FDA dye pledge: Complete

PepsiCo, Inc.: New Cheetos® and Doritos® products

New products made with no artificial flavors or dyes, and completely colorless

Source: FDA's tracker of food industry dye pledges

Shown, not graded: a completed pledge already shows up as fewer dyes in the ingredients.