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GOYA
CSWH grade A (94)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 94.4952.
| 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%) | A (86) | Tier A: 23 of 1149 products (FD&C Red No. 3, Brominated vegetable oil (BVO), Potassium bromate, Propylparaben) · A (90) (25%) Tier B: 138 of 1149 products (FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), Bleached flour and 9 more) · B (80) (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 (30 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 15 of 1149 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.
Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) Tier A in 5 of 1149 products
- FDA final rule revoking the authorization of brominated vegetable oil in food (89 FR 55040, 2024-07-03): revoked for food by FDA, effective Aug 2, 2024.
- 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.
Potassium bromate Tier A in 2 of 1149 products
- 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.
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(28), § 431.0815(a)(9): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
Propylparaben Tier A in 1 of 1149 products
- 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)(31): 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 62 of 1149 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 Red No. 40 Tier B in 34 of 1149 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 Yellow No. 6 Tier B in 30 of 1149 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 21 of 1149 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.
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) Tier B in 19 of 1149 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.
Bleached flour Tier B in 17 of 1149 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.
Interesterified soybean oil Tier B in 16 of 1149 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(21): 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 11 of 1149 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.
FD&C Blue No. 1 Tier B in 5 of 1149 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.
Sodium aluminum sulfate Tier B in 3 of 1149 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.
Azodicarbonamide (ADA) Tier B in 1 of 1149 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(3): 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 1 of 1149 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.
DATEM Tier B in 1 of 1149 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(15): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
Potassium iodate Tier B in 1 of 1149 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(29): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
Titanium dioxide Tier B in 1 of 1149 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.
Sodium nitrite Tier C in 29 of 1149 products
IARC classifies "Nitrate or nitrite (ingested) under conditions that result in endogenous nitrosation" in Group 2A (IARC Monographs Vol. 94 (2010): Ingested Nitrate and Nitrite). Shown only; not part of the grade.
Sodium nitrate Tier C in 1 of 1149 products
IARC classifies "Nitrate or nitrite (ingested) under conditions that result in endogenous nitrosation" in Group 2A (IARC Monographs Vol. 94 (2010): Ingested Nitrate and Nitrite). Shown only; not part of the grade.
Products (169)
- CHORIZO CROQUETTES · UPC 41331091169 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); A Potassium bromate ("potassium bromate"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - DIET NECTAR, GUAVA · UPC 41331027267 · FoodData Central record of May 23, 2022
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3") · Report an error - DIET SODA, PINEAPPLE · UPC 41331042215 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
A Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) ("brominated vegetable oil"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - GINGER BEER · UPC 41331041041 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
A Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) ("brominated vegetable oil") · Report an error - GOYA CORN TORTILLAS, 30 COUNT, 30 OZ · UPC 41331090414 · FoodData Central record of Jul 13, 2023
A Propylparaben ("propylparaben") · Report an error - GOYA, DIET NECTAR, GUAYABA, GUAYABA · UPC 41331027397 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3") · Report an error - GOYA, FRUIT PUNCH SODA · UPC 41331041058 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
A Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) ("brominated vegetable oil"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - GOYA, NECTAR, GUAYABA · UPC 41331027496 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3") · Report an error - GUAVA AND CREAM CHEESE PASTRIES, GUAVA & CREAM CHEESE · UPC 41331092913 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - GUAVA FROZEN CONCENTRATE NECTAR, GUAVA · UPC 41331092258 · FoodData Central record of Mar 16, 2023
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3") · Report an error - GUAVA NECTAR, GUAVA · UPC 41331027137 · FoodData Central record of Jun 29, 2023
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3") · Report an error - GUAVA PASTE · UPC 41331030793 · FoodData Central record of Dec 22, 2022
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. 6 ("fd and c yellow 6") · Report an error - GUAVA PASTE · UPC 41331030823 · FoodData Central record of Sep 15, 2022
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. 6 ("fd and c yellow 6") · Report an error - GUAVA PASTRIES, GUAVA · UPC 41331092906 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - HAM CROQUETTES · UPC 41331090681 · FoodData Central record of Nov 16, 2023
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated vegetable oil"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - HAM CROQUETTES · UPC 41331093835 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - HAM CROQUETTES · UPC 41331093859 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated vegetable oil"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - MORCILLA BLOOD SAUSAGE · UPC 41331091510 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Azodicarbonamide (ADA) ("azodicarbonamide"); B Bleached flour ("enriched bleached flour"); A Potassium bromate ("potassium bromate") · Report an error - NECTAR, GUAVA · UPC 41331127455 · FoodData Central record of Nov 16, 2023
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3") · Report an error - NECTAR, PINEAPPLE & GUAVA · UPC 41331127387 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3") · Report an error - PINEAPPLE, PINEAPPLE · UPC 41331041225 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
A Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) ("brominated vegetable oil"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - REFRESCO SODA, PINEAPPLE · UPC 41331041065 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
A Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) ("brominated vegetable oil"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - TROPICAL FRUIT PUNCH NECTAR · UPC 41331127950 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3") · Report an error - ALL PURPOSE FLOUR · UPC 41331051989 · FoodData Central record of Feb 16, 2023
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - BANANA FLAVORED OAT SMOOTHIE, BANANA · UPC 41331059381 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow no 5") · Report an error
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FDA warning letters to Goya Foods, 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.