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Jack Link's
CSWH grade A (85)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 85.2612.
| Indicator | Grade | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls (40%) | A (100) | No recalls found Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026. For current recalls see FDA and USDA. |
| Ingredients (40%) | C (63) | Tier A: 27 of 268 products (FD&C Red No. 3) · D (50) (25%) Tier B: 23 of 268 products (Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), FD&C Yellow No. 6, Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO)) · A (86) (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 (none) · IARC notes (120 products) · FDA dye pledge: none on FDA's tracker.
Recalls, Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 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 27 of 268 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.
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) Tier B in 21 of 268 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 21 of 268 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.
FD&C Yellow No. 6 Tier B in 1 of 268 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.
Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) Tier B in 1 of 268 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.
Sodium nitrite Tier C in 117 of 268 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 3 of 268 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 (121)
- 7.2 Ounce Jack Link's Beef Pepperoni Sticks 1/1 Count · UPC 17082890122 · FoodData Central record of Aug 15, 2024
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - 7.2 ounce Jack Link's Original Beef Stick 1/1 Count · UPC 17082890061 · FoodData Central record of Oct 26, 2023
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - BEEF STICKS, ORIGINAL · UPC 17082884459 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - BEEF STICKS, ORIGINAL · UPC 17082885197 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - HOT WILD STICK, HOT · UPC 17082879806 · FoodData Central record of Nov 16, 2023
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - HOT WILD STICK, HOT · UPC 17082879813 · FoodData Central record of Oct 26, 2023
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - JALAPENO BEEF & CHEESE SCREAMIN' MEAT SNACKS, JALAPENO BEEF & CHEESE · UPC 17082884909 · FoodData Central record of Dec 1, 2021
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - JALAPENO BEEF STICK & CHEESE, JALAPENO · UPC 17082000408 · FoodData Central record of Oct 26, 2023
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - JALAPENO SIZZLE BEEF & CHEESE, JALAPENO SIZZLE · UPC 17082009357 · FoodData Central record of Dec 7, 2022
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - JALAPENO SIZZLE BEEF STICK & CHEESE, JALAPENO SIZZLE · UPC 17082009364 · FoodData Central record of Dec 22, 2022
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - MEAT SNACKS STICK, SPICY · UPC 17082884978 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - MEAT SNACKS, CLASSIC · UPC 17082884961 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - MILD WILD STICK, MILD · UPC 17082879820 · FoodData Central record of Nov 16, 2023
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - ORIGINAL BEEF STICK & CHEESE, ORIGINAL · UPC 17082000392 · FoodData Central record of Oct 26, 2023
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - ORIGINAL BEEF STICK, ORIGINAL · UPC 17082880604 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - ORIGINAL BEEF STICK, ORIGINAL · UPC 17082890405 · FoodData Central record of May 23, 2022
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - ORIGINAL MEAT SNAK STICK, ORIGINAL · UPC 17082010155 · FoodData Central record of Dec 7, 2022
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - ORIGINAL MEAT STICK & CHEESE, ORIGINAL · UPC 17082010322 · FoodData Central record of Dec 22, 2022
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - ORIGINAL WILD SNACK STICK, ORIGINAL · UPC 17082879783 · FoodData Central record of Oct 26, 2023
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - ORIGINAL WILD STICK, ORIGINAL · UPC 17082879844 · FoodData Central record of Feb 16, 2023
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - PEPPERONI BEEF STICKS, PEPPERONI · UPC 17082885265 · FoodData Central record of May 23, 2022
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - SCREAMIN' JALAPENO BEEF & CHEESE MEAT SNACKS, SCREAMIN' JALAPENO BEEF & CHEESE · UPC 17082884893 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - SNACK STICKS ORIGINAL · UPC 17082881953 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - SPICY RED PEPPER BEEF SMOKED SAUSAGES, SPICY RED PEPPER · UPC 17082886743 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3") · Report an error - SPICY SNACK STICK, SPICY · UPC 17082885036 · FoodData Central record of Feb 16, 2023
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error
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FDA warning letters to Link Snacks, 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.