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GOURMET SELECT

Name: CSWH grade, method v1.0
Rating: 61

Owned by Hickory Farms, LLC · 36 products in USDA FoodData Central · as of Oct 28, 2026 · Report an error · Change log

CSWH grade C (61)

Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 61.1111.

Grade by indicator
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%)	F (3)	Tier A: 7 of 36 products (FD&C Red No. 3) · F (3) (25%) Tier B: 21 of 36 products (FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Yellow No. 6, Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, Bleached flour and 4 more) · F (3) (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: none on FDA's tracker.

Recalls, Oct 28, 2021 to Oct 28, 2026

No FDA recall matched to this brand.

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 7 of 36 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 17 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.
FD&C Yellow No. 6 Tier B in 17 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.
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) Tier B in 8 of 36 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.
FD&C Blue No. 1 Tier B in 7 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 Red No. 40 Tier B in 7 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.
Bleached flour Tier B in 6 of 36 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.
FD&C Blue No. 2 Tier B in 6 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)(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 2 of 36 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 2 of 36 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.
Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) Tier B in 1 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 (21)

GOURMET SELECT, HOLIDAY SUGAR COOKIES · UPC 811627021190 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("fd and c blue 1"); B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("fd and c blue 2"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("fd and c red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("fd and c yellow 5") · Report an error
HOLIDAY COOKIE TIN · UPC 811627023972 · FoodData Central record of May 23, 2022
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2"); 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
HOLIDAY SHAPED SUGAR COOKIES TIN · UPC 811627023965 · FoodData Central record of Jan 6, 2022
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); 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
HOLIDAY SUGAR COOKIE TIN, HOLIDAY SUGAR · UPC 811627021183 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Bleached flour ("bleached enriched flour", "bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("fd and c blue 1"); B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("fd and c blue 2"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("fd and c red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("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
HOLIDAY SUGAR COOKIES TIN · UPC 811627021640 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Bleached flour ("bleached enriched flour", "bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("fd and c blue 1"); B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("fd and c blue 2"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("fd and c red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("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
HOLIDAY SUGAR COOKIES, HOLIDAY SUGAR · UPC 811627024702 · FoodData Central record of Dec 7, 2022
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2"); 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
HOLIDAY SUGAR COOKIES, HOLIDAY SUGAR · UPC 811627024719 · FoodData Central record of Dec 22, 2022
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2"); 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
DELICIOUS AIR POPPED POPCORN, CHEDDAR CHEESE · UPC 811627020476 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake", "yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error
GOURMET SELECT, FLAVORED PUFFCORN, CHEESE, CHEESE · UPC 811627021022 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake", "yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error
GOURMET SELECT, HOLIDAY POPCORN TIN · UPC 811627020094 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake", "yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error
GOURMET SELECT, HOLIDAY POPCORN TIN · UPC 811627021466 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake", "yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error
GOURMET SELECT, HOLIDAY POPCORN TIN, CARAMEL, CARAMEL · UPC 811627020933 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake", "yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error
GOURMET SELECT, HOLIDAY POPCORN TIN, CARAMEL, CHEESE & BUTTER, CARAMEL, CHEESE & BUTTER · UPC 811627020919 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake", "yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error
GOURMET SELECT, HOLIDAY POPCORN, CARAMEL, CHEESE & BUTTER, CARAMEL, CHEESE & BUTTER · UPC 811627020117 · FoodData Central record of Jun 17, 2021
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake", "yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error
GOURMET SELECT, PUFFCORN, BUTTER, BUTTER · UPC 811627021046 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Certified food colors (any FDA batch-certified color, incl. lakes) ("fd and c") · Report an error
GOURMET SELECT, PUFFCORN, WHITE CHEDDAR, WHITE CHEDDAR · UPC 811627021039 · FoodData Central record of Jun 17, 2021
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("fd and c yellow 6") · Report an error
HOLIDAY POPCORN TIN · UPC 811627020926 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake", "yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error
HOLIDAY SNACK TIN · UPC 811627020179 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake", "yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error
HOLIDAY SNACK TIN · UPC 811627020193 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake", "yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error
PUFFS, CHEESE · UPC 811627020506 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Certified food colors (any FDA batch-certified color, incl. lakes) ("fd and c") · Report an error
WHITE CHEDDAR SNOWBALL · UPC 811627021251 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error

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FDA warning letters to Hickory Farms, LLC, 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.