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LA FIESTA

Name: CSWH grade, method v1.0
Rating: 59

Owned by La Fiesta Food Products Inc. · 35 products in USDA FoodData Central · as of Oct 29, 2026 · Report an error · Change log

CSWH grade C (59)

Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 58.8571.

Grade by indicator
Indicator	Grade	What we found
Recalls (40%)	D (40)	1 Class I, 2 Class II (18 points) · 3 events For current recalls see FDA and USDA.
Ingredients (40%)	C (57)	Tier A: 1 of 35 products (FD&C Red No. 3) · A (86) (25%) Tier B: 19 of 35 products (FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Yellow No. 6, Titanium dioxide, FD&C Blue No. 1, Certified food colors (any FDA batch-certified color, incl. lakes)) · F (10) (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 (2 other 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, Jan 22, 2025 · Undeclared allergen · FDA event 96195, 2 products (counted once)
- La Fiesta PAN RAYADO Bread Crumbs, NET WT 8 OZ. (227g), UPC# 032327000886
  Reason (FDA's words)
  Firm distributed a Bread Crumb product with undeclared allergen (Sesame) not on the label.
  Code information
  Lot numbers: 26032, 26073, 26082, 26092, 26094, 26123
  Recalling firm
  La Fiesta Food Products
  Dates
  Recall started Jan 22, 2025; classified Feb 6, 2025
  Status
  Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
  How we matched it
  matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
  FDA record F-0532-2025: openFDA · Report an error
- La Fiesta PAN RAYADO SAZONADO Bread Crumbs Seasoned, NET WT 8 OZ. (227g), UPC# 032327000887
  Reason (FDA's words)
  Firm distributed a Seasoned Bread Crumb product with undeclared allergen (Sesame) not on the label.
  Code information
  Lot numbers: 26094, 26123
  Recalling firm
  La Fiesta Food Products
  Dates
  Recall started Jan 22, 2025; classified Feb 6, 2025
  Status
  Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
  How we matched it
  matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
  FDA record F-0533-2025: openFDA · Report an error
Class II, Mar 4, 2024 · Other reasons · FDA event 94179
- La Fiesta, Canela Molida, Cinnamon Ground, 0.87oz (24.8g), UPC #032327000449, packed in cello bags
  Reason (FDA's words)
  Elevated levels of lead found in product
  Code information
  Lot code 25033
  Recalling firm
  la fiesta food products
  Dates
  Recall started Mar 4, 2024; classified Mar 21, 2024
  Status
  Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
  How we matched it
  matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
  FDA record F-1093-2024: openFDA · Report an error
Class II, Feb 2, 2022 · Other reasons · FDA event 89538
- La Fiesta brand, Salted Plums with Chili Product. Product is packaged in cello bags, net wt. 1oz. UPC 0 32327 02829 0. There are 8 dozens per case. Product is labeled in parts: "***SALADITOS CON CHILE *** SALTED PLUMS WITH CHILI ***PRODUCT OF CHINA***Distributed By: La Fiesta Food Products, Inc. San Jose, CA 95122***".
  Reason (FDA's words)
  elevated levels for lead.
  Code information
  no codes
  Recalling firm
  la fiesta food products
  Dates
  Recall started Feb 2, 2022; classified Mar 4, 2022
  Status
  Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
  How we matched it
  matched by UPC 32327028290 (upc)
  FDA record F-0821-2022: openFDA · Report an error

1 recall event by La Fiesta Food Products Inc. name no brand, so it is 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

FD&C Red No. 3 Tier A in 1 of 35 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 Red No. 40 Tier B in 10 of 35 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 8 of 35 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 7 of 35 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 7 of 35 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.
FD&C Blue No. 1 Tier B in 5 of 35 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.
Certified food colors (any FDA batch-certified color, incl. lakes) Tier B in 1 of 35 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.

Products (19)

VELITAS GUM CANDLES · UPC 32327028535 · FoodData Central record of Jan 26, 2023
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("fd and c red 3"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("fd and c yellow 5") · Report an error
BOLITOCHAS SURTIDAS HARD CANDY CHILI FILLED, BOLITOCHAS SURTIDAS · UPC 32327028221 · FoodData Central record of Oct 26, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error
CANDY & TOYS · UPC 32327028436 · FoodData Central record of Dec 7, 2022
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error
DURITOS · UPC 32327008919 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("fd and c yellow 6") · Report an error
DURITOS · UPC 32327008926 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("fd and c yellow 6") · Report an error
GUMMY BEARS CANDY, GUMMY BEARS · UPC 32327028146 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error
GUMMY MANGOS WITH CHILI, CHILI · UPC 32327028252 · FoodData Central record of Apr 27, 2023
B Certified food colors (any FDA batch-certified color, incl. lakes) ("fd and c"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide", "e171"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5", "e102"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6", "e110") · Report an error
HAZELNUT AND VANILLA DUVALIN, HAZELNUT AND VANILLA · UPC 32327028016 · FoodData Central record of Dec 22, 2022
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40") · Report an error
JAPANESE STYLE PEANUTS, JAPANESE STYLE · UPC 32327028214 · FoodData Central record of May 25, 2023
B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error
LA FIESTA, DURITOS RUEDAS WHEEL · UPC 32327008902 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("fd and c yellow 6") · Report an error
LARGE JAPANESE STYLE PEANUTS · UPC 32327028382 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error
PALETA ELOTE LOLIPOP-CORN · UPC 32327028078 · FoodData Central record of May 23, 2022
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error
PALETA SANDIA LOLLIPOP-WATERMELON & CHILI, WATERMELON & CHILI · UPC 32327028061 · FoodData Central record of May 23, 2022
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error
PASTA PARA DUROS · UPC 32327008896 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("fd and c yellow 6") · Report an error
PEANUTS WITH CHILE & LEMON · UPC 32327028368 · FoodData Central record of May 23, 2022
B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error
RELLERINDOS · UPC 32327028207 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error
SALTED PLUMS, SALTED · UPC 32327028276 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("fd and c yellow 5") · Report an error
SHREDDED CAMARON MOLIDO · UPC 32327002504 · FoodData Central record of Dec 7, 2022
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40") · Report an error
STRAWBERRY & HAZELNUT DUVALIN, STRAWBERRY & HAZELNUT · UPC 32327028023 · FoodData Central record of Aug 31, 2023
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40") · Report an error

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FDA warning letters to La Fiesta Food Products 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.