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Old El Paso
CSWH grade A (95)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 94.6429.
| Indicator | Grade | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls (40%) | A (100) | No recalls found Oct 28, 2021 to Oct 28, 2026. For current recalls see FDA and USDA. |
| Ingredients (40%) | A (87) | Tier A: 0 of 182 products · A (100) (25%) Tier B: 39 of 182 products (FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Yellow No. 6, Titanium dioxide, FD&C Blue No. 1, DATEM and 4 more) · C (64) (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 (none) · IARC notes (0 products) · FDA dye pledge: In progress.
Recalls, Oct 28, 2021 to Oct 28, 2026
No FDA recall matched to this brand.
1 recall event by General Mills, 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. 40 Tier B in 16 of 182 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 15 of 182 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 15 of 182 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 14 of 182 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 10 of 182 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.
DATEM Tier B in 7 of 182 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.
Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) Tier B in 5 of 182 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.
Bleached flour Tier B in 2 of 182 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.
Sodium aluminum sulfate Tier B in 2 of 182 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.
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) Tier B in 1 of 182 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.
Products (39)
- BEEF & CHEESE SEASONED BEEF, PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEDDAR CHEESE, SAUCE, ONION & RED BELL PEPPER IN A CRISPY TORTILLA MINL CRISPY BURRITOS, BEEF & CHEESE · UPC 46000135335 · FoodData Central record of Nov 16, 2023
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B Sodium aluminum sulfate ("sodium aluminum sulfate") · Report an error - CHEESE 'N SALSA, MILD · UPC 46000866819 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - GORDITA · UPC 46000438818 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - HOT CHILI PEPPER AND LIME FLAVORED TACO SHELLS, HOT CHILI PEPPER; LIME · UPC 46000123745 · FoodData Central record of Jul 13, 2023
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - OLD EL PASO, GORDITA DINNER KIT · UPC 46000287331 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - OLD EL PASO, SALSA SEASONING MIX, MILD, MILD · UPC 46000482521 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil") · Report an error - OLD EL PASO, SOUR CREAM SEASONING MIX, MILD, MILD · UPC 46000482538 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil") · Report an error - OLD EL PASO, TORTILLA STUFFERS · UPC 46000434391 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil") · Report an error - OLD EL PASO, TORTILLA STUFFERS MEAL STARTER · UPC 46000434384 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake", "yellow 5") · Report an error - Old El Paso Bold Nacho Cheese Shell & Soft Tortilla Taco Dinner Kit · UPC 46000111162 · FoodData Central record of Nov 20, 2025
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake", "yellow 6") · Report an error - Old El Paso Breakfast Taco Kit 6 Count · UPC 46000139883 · FoodData Central record of Jul 24, 2025
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - Old El Paso Carb Advantage Nacho Cheese Flavored Taco Shells 8 Count · UPC 46000138398 · FoodData Central record of Nov 20, 2025
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake", "yellow 6") · Report an error - Old El Paso Cheese Soft Tortilla Bowl 8 Count · UPC 46000111155 · FoodData Central record of Apr 27, 2023
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - Old El Paso Chicken Cheese Enchilada-Style Soup · UPC 41196136142 · FoodData Central record of Mar 12, 2026
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - Old El Paso Chicken Cheese Enchilada-Style Soup 8 Count · UPC 41196139167 · FoodData Central record of Jul 24, 2025
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - Old El Paso Creamy Mexican Style Ranch Sheet Pan Dinner Starter · UPC 46000130484 · FoodData Central record of Feb 1, 2024
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - Old El Paso Creamy Queso Sauce · UPC 46000116334 · FoodData Central record of Aug 21, 2025
B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - Old El Paso Creamy Salsa Verde Sauce · UPC 46000116341 · FoodData Central record of Aug 21, 2025
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - Old El Paso Flour and Corn Blend Soft Tortilla Bowl 8 Count · UPC 46000101477 · FoodData Central record of Jul 24, 2025
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - Old El Paso Spicy Queso Blanco Squeeze Sauce · UPC 46000123578 · FoodData Central record of Aug 21, 2025
B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Old El Paso Stacked Queso Crunch Taco Dinner Kit 6 Count · UPC 46000135182 · FoodData Central record of Nov 20, 2025
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake", "yellow 6") · Report an error - Old El Paso Stand 'N Stuff Bold Spicy Cheddar Flavored Taco Shells 10 Count · UPC 46000467139 · FoodData Central record of Apr 27, 2023
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - Old El Paso Stand 'n Stuff Bold Jalapeno Cheddar Taco Shells 10 Count · UPC 46000135243 · FoodData Central record of Mar 12, 2026
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - Old El Paso Stand 'n Stuff Bold Nacho Cheese Crunchy Taco Shells Dinner Kit 10 Count · UPC 46000453965 · FoodData Central record of Nov 20, 2025
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake", "yellow 6") · Report an error - Old El Paso Stand 'n Stuff Bold Nacho Cheese Gluten-Free Crunchy Taco Shells 10 Count · UPC 46000453958 · FoodData Central record of Feb 19, 2026
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake", "yellow 6") · 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 General Mills, 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.
FDA dye pledge: In progress
General Mills, Inc.: Betty Crocker®, Bisquick®, Chex® Cereal, Cinnamon Toast Crunch®, Häagen-Dazs™, Pillsbury®, Progresso®, Trix®
- Eliminate certified color additives from all U.S. cereals and all K-12 school foods by summer 2026.
- Eliminate certified color additives from full U.S. retail portfolio by the end of 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.