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GARDNERS CANDIES
CSWH grade C (67)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 67.3333.
| 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 (58) | Tier A: 3 of 30 products (FD&C Red No. 3) · D (50) (25%) Tier B: 5 of 30 products (FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO)) · B (72) (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 (0 products) · FDA dye pledge: none on FDA's tracker.
Recalls, Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026
Class I, Dec 10, 2024 · Undeclared allergen · FDA event 95972
Gardner's Candies Cappuccino Meltaway Bar 1.25 oz. (35g), Item Number: 15207/online website item number is 0015207, sold individually and; also as part of Gardner's Meltaway Treat Box 6 oz, Item Number: 50135 or online website item number is 0050135
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Product contains Undeclared Allergen Tree Nuts (Cashews)
- Code information
- Gardner's Cappuccino Meltaway Bar: dated 082725; Gardner's Meltaway Treat Box: dated either 101625 or 112525
- Recalling firm
- GARDNER'S CANDIES , INC
- Dates
- Recall started Dec 10, 2024; classified Jan 2, 2025
- Status
- Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
FDA record F-0376-2025: 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 3 of 30 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 3 of 30 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 Blue No. 1 Tier B in 1 of 30 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 1 of 30 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.
Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) Tier B in 1 of 30 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 (5)
- GARDNERS CANDIES, CASHEW MELTAWAY EGG · UPC 88671621403 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("fd and c red 3"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - GARDNERS CANDIES, SOLID CHOCOLATE NUT EGG · UPC 88671621908 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("fd and c red 3"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - TOASTED COCONUT MELTAWAY EGG · UPC 88671621953 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("fd and c red 3"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - CORDIAL LIQUID CHERRIES · UPC 88671105194 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40") · Report an error - ORIGINAL PEANUT BUTTER MELTAWAY PIE · UPC 88671108508 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated palm oil") · Report an error
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FDA warning letters to Gardners Candies 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.