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CSWH grade C (60)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 60.
| 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%) | F (0) | Tier A: 15 of 15 products (FD&C Red No. 3) · F (0) (25%) Tier B: 15 of 15 products (FD&C Blue No. 2, FD&C Yellow No. 5, 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. 3 Tier A in 15 of 15 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 Blue No. 2 Tier B in 15 of 15 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. 5 Tier B in 15 of 15 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 15 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 (15)
- ASSORTED FRUIT CANDY & DISPENSER · UPC 25675122826 · FoodData Central record of Nov 16, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("fd and c red 3"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - ASSORTED FRUIT CANDY & DISPENSER SPORTS, ASSORTED FRUIT · UPC 25675123076 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("fd and c red 3"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - ASSORTED FRUIT CANDY & DISPENSER, ASSORTED FRUIT · UPC 25675123014 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("fd and c red 3"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - ASSORTED FRUIT CANDY & DISPENSER, ASSORTED FRUIT · UPC 25675123021 · FoodData Central record of May 25, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("fd and c red 3"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - ASSORTED FRUIT CANDY & DISPENSER, ASSORTED FRUIT · UPC 25675123038 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("fd and c red 3"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - ASSORTED FRUIT CANDY & DISPENSER, ASSORTED FRUIT · UPC 25675123045 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("fd and c red 3"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - CANDY & DISPENSER · UPC 25675122802 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("fd and c red 3"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - CHERRY, RASPBERRY, ORANGE, STRAWBERRY, LEMON, GRAPE CANDY, CHERRY, RASPBERRY, ORANGE, STRAWBERRY, LEMON, GRAPE · UPC 25675124431 · FoodData Central record of May 25, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("fd and c red 3"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - DISNEY JUNIOR ASSORTED FRUIT CANDY & DISPENSER · UPC 25675122963 · FoodData Central record of Oct 26, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("fd and c red 3"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - EMOJIS ASSORTED FRUIT CANDY & DISPENSER · UPC 25675122932 · FoodData Central record of Jun 29, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("fd and c red 3"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - HELLO KITTY ASSORTED FRUIT CANDY & DISPENSER · UPC 25675122789 · FoodData Central record of Jun 29, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("fd and c red 3"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - HEROES ASSORTED FRUIT CANDY & DISPENSER · UPC 25675122925 · FoodData Central record of Oct 26, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("fd and c red 3"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - MARVEL ASSORTED FRUIT CANDY & DISPENSER · UPC 25675122987 · FoodData Central record of Aug 31, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("fd and c red 3"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - MICKEY MOUSE & FRIENDS ASSORTED FRUIT CANDY & DISPENSER · UPC 25675122819 · FoodData Central record of Sep 14, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("fd and c red 3"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - TOY STORY 4 ASSORTED FRUIT CANDY & DISPENSER · UPC 25675122857 · FoodData Central record of Oct 26, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("fd and c red 3"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error
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FDA warning letters to Paskesz 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.