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MEMBER'S MARK
CSWH grade B (74)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 74.0648.
| Indicator | Grade | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls (40%) | C (60) | 1 Class I (10 points) · 1 event For current recalls see FDA and USDA. |
| Ingredients (40%) | A (90) | Tier A: 7 of 648 products (FD&C Red No. 3, Propylparaben) · A (95) (25%) Tier B: 67 of 648 products (FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Blue No. 1, Bleached flour, FD&C Yellow No. 6, Titanium dioxide and 6 more) · B (83) (15%) · products |
| FDA warning letters (20%) | B (70) | 1 letter to the owner Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026. |
Shown, not graded: recall reasons (1 undeclared allergen) · IARC notes (24 products) · FDA dye pledge: In progress.
Recalls, Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026
Class I, Jul 24, 2023 · Undeclared allergen · FDA event 92766
Member's Mark brand BREADED MOZZARELLA STICKS; 72 STICKS; 2 RESEALABLE BAGS INCLUDED; NET WT 5 LB (2.26 kg); UPC 078742226880
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Product contains undeclared egg and soy.
- Code information
- Product Code 22688; Best By 12/28/2024
- Recalling firm
- Rich Products Corp
- Dates
- Recall started Jul 24, 2023; classified Aug 4, 2023
- Status
- Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by UPC 78742226880 (upc)
FDA record F-1380-2023: openFDA · Report an error
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 5 of 648 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.
Propylparaben Tier A in 2 of 648 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 Red No. 40 Tier B in 24 of 648 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 22 of 648 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. 1 Tier B in 21 of 648 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.
Bleached flour Tier B in 19 of 648 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.
FD&C Yellow No. 6 Tier B in 18 of 648 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 15 of 648 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.
DATEM Tier B in 6 of 648 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 hydroxytoluene (BHT) Tier B in 5 of 648 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 Blue No. 2 Tier B in 5 of 648 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.
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) Tier B in 3 of 648 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.
Acetylated esters of mono- and diglycerides (acetic acid ester) Tier B in 1 of 648 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.
Sodium aluminum sulfate Tier B in 1 of 648 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.
Sodium nitrite Tier C in 24 of 648 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 (87)
- BLUEBERRY CREAM CHEESE SWIRL COFFEE CAKE · UPC 78742287119 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - GOURMET JELLY BEANS CANDY · UPC 78742002491 · 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"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake", "red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake", "yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake", "yellow 6") · Report an error - LEMON BUNDT CAKE, LEMON · UPC 78742285207 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); A Propylparaben ("propylparaben"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - MARBLE SUNDAE CAKE · UPC 78742004433 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake", "blue 1"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake", "red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - MINI FILLED STRAWBERRY CUPCAKES, STRAWBERRY · UPC 78742233789 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B DATEM ("datem"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - STARLIGHT PEPPERMINT HARD CANDY, MINT · UPC 78742146843 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - STRAWBERRY BUNDT CAKE, STRAWBERRY · UPC 78742288482 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); A Propylparaben ("propylparaben"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - 5 MEAT STUFFED CRUST PIZZA · UPC 78742437200 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B DATEM ("datem"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - ALL-PURPOSE BLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR · UPC 78742251448 · FoodData Central record of Feb 16, 2023
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - BREAD & PIZZA BLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR · UPC 78742251462 · FoodData Central record of Feb 16, 2023
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - BROWNIE TRIO · UPC 78742286860 · FoodData Central record of May 23, 2022
B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - BUNDT CAKE, STRAWBERRY · UPC 78742130002 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Acetylated esters of mono- and diglycerides (acetic acid ester) ("acetylated monoglycerides"); B Bleached flour ("bleached enriched flour"); B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake", "blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake", "red 40") · Report an error - BUTTER RUM MUFFINS · UPC 78742255743 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - BUTTERMILK PANCAKE MIX · UPC 78742180854 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Bleached flour ("enriched bleached flour") · Report an error - CAKE, PINK COCONUT · UPC 78742293479 · FoodData Central record of Jun 17, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - CARROT DESSERT CAKE, CARROT DESSERT · UPC 78742257761 · FoodData Central record of May 25, 2023
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - CHEDDAR CHEESE CURDS IN GOLDEN BATTER · UPC 78742170497 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); 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 - CHEDDAR CHEESE CURDS, CHEDDAR · UPC 78742226866 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE, CHEDDAR CHEESE · UPC 78742251349 · FoodData Central record of Dec 22, 2022
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - CHEESECAKE SAMPLER, NEW YORK STYLE, TURTLE, MARBLE, WHITE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY, STRAWBERRY SWIRL, CHOCOLATE SUPREME, CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUP · UPC 78742094786 · FoodData Central record of May 23, 2022
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - CHEESY GARLIC BREAD · UPC 78742255248 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha") · Report an error - CHERRY LIMEADE FLAVORED SPARKLING WATER BEVERAGE, CHERRY LIMEADE · UPC 78742313887 · FoodData Central record of Feb 16, 2023
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - CHOCOLATE CREME PIE, CHOCOLATE · UPC 78742061702 · FoodData Central record of Feb 16, 2023
B Sodium aluminum sulfate ("sodium aluminum sulfate") · Report an error - CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST STICKS, CINNAMON · UPC 78742226262 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - COCONUT DESSERT CAKE · UPC 78742257785 · FoodData Central record of Jun 17, 2021
B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error
Labels change: each row shows the date of its FoodData Central record. A brand that has changed a recipe can report it with "Report an error".
FDA warning letters to Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026
- Walmart, Inc., Dec 12, 2025: Infant Botulism Outbreak · Human Foods Program · Report an error
FDA notes that later events may have changed the regulatory status of what a letter discusses.
FDA dye pledge: In progress
Walmart, Inc. covers all its products: All Walmart private brand foods in the U.S. are included, such as: Great Value, Marketside, Freshness
- Walmart U.S. is removing certified color additives and more than 30 other ingredients — like certain preservatives, artificial sweeteners and fat substitutes — from its private brand foods, to be completed by January 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.