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Healthy Choice
CSWH grade A (97)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 96.6738.
| 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 (92) | Tier A: 0 of 233 products · A (100) (25%) Tier B: 31 of 233 products (Acetylated esters of mono- and diglycerides (acetic acid ester), Bleached flour, Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO), DATEM, Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and 5 more) · B (78) (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 (2 products) · FDA dye pledge: In progress.
Recalls, Oct 28, 2021 to Oct 28, 2026
No FDA recall matched to this brand.
2 recall events by Conagra Brands, 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
Acetylated esters of mono- and diglycerides (acetic acid ester) Tier B in 17 of 233 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.
Bleached flour Tier B in 9 of 233 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.
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) Tier B in 6 of 233 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.
Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) Tier B in 5 of 233 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.
DATEM Tier B in 4 of 233 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.
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) Tier B in 1 of 233 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 1 of 233 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 233 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. 5 Tier B in 1 of 233 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 1 of 233 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.
Titanium dioxide Tier B in 1 of 233 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 2 of 233 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 (32)
- BEEF & BROCCOLI TENDER BEEF STRIPS WITH ONION, RED PEPPER AND BROCCOLI OVER A BED OF RICE WITH SWEET AND SPICY TERIYAKI SAUCE, BEEF & BROCCOLI · UPC 50100210335 · FoodData Central record of Dec 22, 2022
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - BEEF STRIPS PORTABELLA TENDER BEEF STRIPS IN A BABY PORTABELLA MUSHROOM SAUCE, CREAMY MASHED POTATOES, VEGETABLES, AND CARAMEL APPLE DESSERT COMPLETE MEALS, BEEF STRIPS PORTABELLA · UPC 50100459567 · FoodData Central record of Dec 22, 2022
B Acetylated esters of mono- and diglycerides (acetic acid ester) ("acetylated monoglycerides"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - FETTUCCINI ALFREDO BAKE FRESHLY-MADE FETTUCCINI PASTA AND BROCCOLI IN A PARMESAN ALFREDO SAUCE BAKED TASTE, FETTUCCINI ALFREDO BAKE · UPC 72655460072 · FoodData Central record of Dec 22, 2022
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil") · Report an error - HEALTHY CHOICE Beef Pot Roast Complete Meal, 11 OZ · UPC 50100459628 · FoodData Central record of Apr 27, 2023
B Acetylated esters of mono- and diglycerides (acetic acid ester) ("acetylated monoglycerides") · Report an error - HEALTHY CHOICE Cafe Steamers Sweet And Sour Chicken, 10 OZ · UPC 72655454415 · FoodData Central record of Apr 27, 2023
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - HEALTHY CHOICE Chicken Parmigianino Complete Meal, 11.6 OZ · UPC 50100459543 · FoodData Central record of Apr 27, 2023
B Acetylated esters of mono- and diglycerides (acetic acid ester) ("acetylated monoglycerides") · Report an error - HEALTHY CHOICE Country Fried Chicken Dinner, 11.5 OZ · UPC 72655458468 · FoodData Central record of Apr 27, 2023
B Acetylated esters of mono- and diglycerides (acetic acid ester) ("acetylated monoglycerides"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - HEALTHY CHOICE Country Herb Chicken Complete Meal, 11.35 OZ · UPC 50100459659 · FoodData Central record of Apr 27, 2023
B Acetylated esters of mono- and diglycerides (acetic acid ester) ("acetylated monoglycerides") · Report an error - HEALTHY CHOICE Golden Roasted Turkey Breast Complete Meals · UPC 50100459512 · FoodData Central record of Jan 23, 2025
B Acetylated esters of mono- and diglycerides (acetic acid ester) ("acetylated monoglycerides") · Report an error - HEALTHY CHOICE Home Style Salisbury Steak Dinner, 11.5 OZ · UPC 72655458444 · FoodData Central record of Apr 27, 2023
B Acetylated esters of mono- and diglycerides (acetic acid ester) ("acetylated monoglycerides") · Report an error - HEALTHY CHOICE Sweet And Sour Chicken Complete Meals, 12 OZ · UPC 50100459536 · FoodData Central record of Apr 27, 2023
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - HEALTHY CHOICE, HONEY ROASTED TURKEY · UPC 50100408039 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Acetylated esters of mono- and diglycerides (acetic acid ester) ("acetylated monoglycerides"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - HEALTHY CHOICE, LUNCH EXPRESS, CREAMY TOMATO BASIL PENNE, CREAMY TOMATO BASIL PENNE · UPC 50100600143 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Acetylated esters of mono- and diglycerides (acetic acid ester) ("acetylated monoglycerides") · Report an error - HEALTHY CHOICE, LUNCH EXPRESS, PASTA MARGHERITA, PASTA MARGHERITA · UPC 50100600181 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Acetylated esters of mono- and diglycerides (acetic acid ester) ("acetylated monoglycerides") · Report an error - HEALTHY CHOICE, LUNCH EXPRESS, SESAME TERIYAKI · UPC 50100600105 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Acetylated esters of mono- and diglycerides (acetic acid ester) ("acetylated monoglycerides"); B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - HEALTHY CHOICE, LUNCH EXPRESS, SWEET & SOUR · UPC 50100600112 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Acetylated esters of mono- and diglycerides (acetic acid ester) ("acetylated monoglycerides") · Report an error - HEALTHY CHOICE, MODERN CLASSICS, LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN · UPC 50100210328 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - HEALTHY CHOICE, MODERN CLASSICS, SWEET & SPICY ASIAN STYLE CHICKEN BREAST FRITTER CHUNKS IN A SWEET & SPICY SAUCE, WHOLE GRAIN RICE WITH RED PEPPERS & ONIONS AND BROCCOLI, SWEET & SPICY ASIAN STYLE CHICKEN, SWEET & SPICY ASIAN STYLE CHICKEN · UPC 50100210311 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - Healthy Choice Classics Complete Meals Frozen Dinner, Classic Meat Loaf, 12 Ounce, 12 OZ · UPC 50100459741 · FoodData Central record of Apr 27, 2023
B Acetylated esters of mono- and diglycerides (acetic acid ester) ("acetylated monoglycerides"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - Healthy Choice Classics Lemon Pepper Fish, Frozen Meal, 10.7 oz. · UPC 50100459871 · FoodData Central record of Apr 23, 2026
B Acetylated esters of mono- and diglycerides (acetic acid ester) ("acetylated monoglycerides") · Report an error - ICE CREAM SANDIWHCES, PREMIUM VANILLA · UPC 72655410084 · FoodData Central record of Sep 15, 2022
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil") · Report an error - ICE CREAM SANDWICHES, PREMIUM CARAMEL SWIRL · UPC 72655410091 · FoodData Central record of May 23, 2022
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil") · Report an error - ITALIAN STYLE PENNE SAVORY MEAT SAUCE WITH ITALIAN STYLE HERBS AND RED PEPPER & PENNE PASTA LUNCH EXPRESS, ITALIAN STYLE PENNE · UPC 50100600518 · FoodData Central record of Aug 31, 2023
B Acetylated esters of mono- and diglycerides (acetic acid ester) ("acetylated monoglycerides") · Report an error - NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER SOUP, NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER · UPC 50100402792 · FoodData Central record of Dec 22, 2022
B DATEM ("datem"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - PREMIUM ICE CREAM SANDWICHES, VANILLA · UPC 72655409163 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil") · Report an error
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FDA warning letters to Conagra Brands, 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.
FDA dye pledge: In progress
Conagra Brands, Inc.: Birds Eye®, Duncan Hines®, Marie Callender's®, Slim Jim®
- Eliminate certified color additives from U.S. frozen product portfolio by the end of 2025.
- Will not sell products with certified color additives to K-12 schools by the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year.
- Discontinue the use of certified color additives across 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.