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NATURE'S EATS
CSWH grade B (73)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 72.7456.
| Indicator | Grade | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls (40%) | D (40) | 1 Class I, 1 Class II (14 points) · 2 events For current recalls see FDA and USDA. |
| Ingredients (40%) | A (92) | Tier A: 1 of 169 products (FD&C Red No. 3) · A (97) (25%) Tier B: 17 of 169 products (FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Yellow No. 6, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, Titanium dioxide, FD&C Blue No. 2 and 2 more) · B (83) (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 (2 undeclared allergen) · IARC notes (0 products) · FDA dye pledge: none on FDA's tracker.
Recalls, Oct 28, 2021 to Oct 28, 2026
Class II, Feb 7, 2023 · Undeclared allergen · FDA event 91669
Nature's Eats Cashew Crave Mix 8 oz. UPC 8-10087-30330-3, packaged in cello bags 12 packages per case
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Undeclared milk and soy. The milk and soy allergens are listed in the "may contains" statement, but are not included in the "Contains" statement.
- Code information
- MR154779
- Recalling firm
- Texas Star Nut and Food Co., Inc.
- Dates
- Recall started Feb 7, 2023; classified Feb 27, 2023
- Status
- Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
FDA record F-0385-2023: openFDA · Report an error
Class I, Feb 12, 2022 · Undeclared allergen · FDA event 89594, 2 products (counted once)
Nature's Eats Balance Hearty Mix 16 oz. UPC 832112003842 packaged in cello bag 5 bags per case
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Undeclared milk
- Code information
- Lot MR148143, MR145381, MR145987, MR147320, MR148079
- Recalling firm
- Texas Star Nut and Food Co., Inc.
- Dates
- Recall started Feb 12, 2022; classified Mar 10, 2022
- Status
- Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by UPC 832112003842 (upc)
FDA record F-0852-2022: openFDA · Report an error
Nature's Eats Nut for Life Balance Mix 12 oz. UPC 832112003996 packaged in clamshell tub 12 tubs to a case
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Undeclared milk
- Code information
- Lot MR146002 and MR147833
- Recalling firm
- Texas Star Nut and Food Co., Inc.
- Dates
- Recall started Feb 12, 2022; classified Mar 10, 2022
- Status
- Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
FDA record F-0853-2022: openFDA · Report an error
1 recall event by Texas Star Nut & Food Company, 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 169 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 Yellow No. 5 Tier B in 13 of 169 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 11 of 169 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.
FD&C Blue No. 1 Tier B in 9 of 169 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 5 of 169 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.
Titanium dioxide Tier B in 4 of 169 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. 2 Tier B in 2 of 169 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.
Certified food colors (any FDA batch-certified color, incl. lakes) Tier B in 1 of 169 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.
Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) Tier B in 1 of 169 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.
Products (17)
- SIMPLE SWEETS JORDAN ALMONDS, SIMPLE SWEETS · UPC 810087301224 · FoodData Central record of Oct 26, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - CHILI SPICED MANGO · UPC 832112000094 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - CHILI SPICED MANGO DRIED FRUIT, CHILI SPICED MANGO · UPC 810087300074 · FoodData Central record of May 23, 2022
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow no 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("fd and c yellow no 6") · Report an error - DRIED FRUIT MEDLEY · UPC 832112002777 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - FRENCH BURNT PEANUTS, FRENCH BURNT · UPC 810087304508 · FoodData Central record of Dec 1, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - GUMMY WORMS · UPC 832112009318 · 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"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - KIWI SLICED · UPC 832112000186 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - MANGO SLICES DRIED FRUIT · UPC 810087300050 · FoodData Central record of May 23, 2022
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow no 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("fd and c yellow no 6") · Report an error - NATURE'S EATS, CHOCOLATE TRAIL MIX · UPC 832112003811 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("fd and c blue 1", "blue 1 lake"); B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2 lake"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake", "red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); 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 - NATURE'S EATS, TRAIL MIXES, PEANUT BUTTER, PEANUT BUTTER · UPC 832112003682 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated palm oil") · Report an error - NATURE'S EATS, WASABI PEAS · UPC 832112000940 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("fd and c blue 1"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("fd and c yellow 5") · Report an error - NEON SQUIGGLES · UPC 832112009325 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - PAPAYA CHUNKS · UPC 832112009776 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("fd and c yellow 6") · Report an error - RED, WHITE & BLUE YOGURT PRETZELS · UPC 832112004337 · FoodData Central record of Feb 16, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B Certified food colors (any FDA batch-certified color, incl. lakes) ("fd and c"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - RICE CRACKERS SNACKS · UPC 832112002807 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - TEXAS KICKIN' WASABI · UPC 832112003620 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("fd and c yellow 5") · Report an error - YOGURT RAISINS · UPC 810087300067 · FoodData Central record of May 23, 2022
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 Texas Star Nut & Food Company, 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.