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LIK-M-AID
CSWH grade A (85)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 85.
| 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: 0 of 32 products · A (100) (25%) Tier B: 32 of 32 products (FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Blue No. 2, FD&C Yellow No. 6) · F (0) (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 (0 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. 40 Tier B in 28 of 32 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 Blue No. 1 Tier B in 23 of 32 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 Yellow No. 5 Tier B in 23 of 32 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 Blue No. 2 Tier B in 2 of 32 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.
FD&C Yellow No. 6 Tier B in 1 of 32 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.
Products (32)
- FUN DIP CANDY · UPC 79200683740 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake", "blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - FUN DIP CANDY FUN BOOK, CHERRY YUM DIDDLY DIP, RAZZAPPLE MAGIC DIP · UPC 79200971854 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake", "blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - FUN DIP CANDY, CHERRY YUM DIDDLY DIP, RAZZ APPLE MAGIC DIP · UPC 79200071646 · FoodData Central record of Dec 22, 2022
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake", "blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - FUN DIP CANDY, CHERRY YUM DIDDLY DIP, RAZZ APPLE MAGIC DIP · UPC 79200206796 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake", "blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - FUN DIP CANDY, CHERRY YUM DIDDLY DIP, RAZZ APPLE MAGIC DIP · UPC 79200599133 · FoodData Central record of May 25, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake", "blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - FUN DIP CANDY, CHERRY YUM DIDDLY DIP, RAZZ APPLE MAGIC DIP · UPC 79200622411 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake", "blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - FUN DIP CANDY, CHERRY YUM DIDDLY DIP, RAZZ APPLE MAGIC DIP · UPC 79200803520 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake", "blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - FUN DIP CANDY, FLAVOR WITH OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS · UPC 79200324889 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake", "blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - FUN DIP CANDY, GRAPE YUMPTIOUS DIP, CHERRY YUM DIDDLY DIP, RAZZ APPLE MAGIC DIP · UPC 79200620172 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake", "blue 1"); B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2 lake"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - FUN DIP CANDY, GRAPE YUMPTIOUS DIP, RAZZ APPLE MAGIC DIP, CHERRY YUM DIDDLY DIP · UPC 79200674632 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake", "blue 1"); B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2 lake"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - FUN DIP CANDY, MANGO LIME WITH TAMARIND STICK, CUCUMBER WATERMELON WITH LIME STICK · UPC 79200992767 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - FUN DIP CANDY, RAZZ APPLE MAGIC DIP, CHERRY YUM DIDDLY DIP · UPC 79200049348 · FoodData Central record of Feb 16, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake", "blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - FUN DIP CANDY, RAZZ APPLE MAGIC DIP, CHERRY YUM DIDDLY DIP · UPC 79200215965 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake", "blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - FUN DIP CANDY, RAZZ APPLE MAGIC DIP, CHERRY YUM DIDDLY DIP · UPC 79200227319 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake", "blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - FUN DIP CANDY, RAZZ APPLE MAGIC DIP, CHERRY YUM DIDDLY DIP · UPC 79200393830 · FoodData Central record of May 25, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake", "blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - FUN DIP CANDY, RAZZ APPLE MAGIC DIP, CHERRY YUM DIDDLY DIP · UPC 79200649074 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake", "blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - FUN DIP CANDY, WONDEROUS WATERMELON DIP, STRAWBERRY LICIOUS DIP · UPC 79200619404 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error - FUN DIP CANDY, WONDEROUS WATERMELON DIP, STRAWBERRY LICIOUS DIP · UPC 79200988982 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error - LIK-M-AID, FUN DIP CANDY, WONDEROUS WATERMELON DIP, STRAWBERRY LICIOUS DIP, WONDEROUS WATERMELON DIP, STRAWBERRY LICIOUS DIP · UPC 79200526344 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error - LIK-M-AID, FUN DIP, VALENTINE CANDY · UPC 79200299101 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake", "blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - LIK-M-AID, VALENTINE FUN DIP CANDY · UPC 79200261313 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake", "blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - LIK-M-AID, VALENTINE FUN DIP CANDY, MYSTERY, MYSTERY · UPC 79200959975 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error - MAUI PUNCH FUN DIP CANDY, MAUI PUNCH · UPC 79200073619 · FoodData Central record of Mar 16, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake") · Report an error - MYSTERY FUN DIP CANDY, MYSTERY · UPC 79200061968 · FoodData Central record of Dec 22, 2022
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake") · Report an error - MYSTERY VALENTINE FUN DIP CANDY, MYSTERY · UPC 79200439620 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake") · Report an error
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FDA warning letters to Ferrara Candy Company, 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.