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POWERS
CSWH grade A (87)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 87.0968.
| 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%) | C (68) | Tier A: 1 of 31 products (FD&C Red No. 3) · B (84) (25%) Tier B: 11 of 31 products (FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Yellow No. 6, Titanium dioxide, Certified food colors (any FDA batch-certified color, incl. lakes)) · D (41) (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: none on FDA's tracker.
Recalls, Oct 28, 2021 to Oct 28, 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 1 of 31 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. 1 Tier B in 6 of 31 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 6 of 31 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 6 of 31 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 5 of 31 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 5 of 31 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.
Certified food colors (any FDA batch-certified color, incl. lakes) Tier B in 3 of 31 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.
Products (11)
- LICORICE MIX · UPC 41373016465 · 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 ("fd and c red 40", "red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("fd and c yellow 5", "yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("fd and c yellow 6") · Report an error - ADOBE HEAT CHILLI PEPPER SEASONING,PEANUTS,ALMONDS,CRACKERS WESTERN TRAIL MIX, ADOBE HEAT · UPC 41373012719 · FoodData Central record of Mar 16, 2023
B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("fd and c yellow 6") · Report an error - ADOBE HEAT WESTERN TRAIL MIX HIGH ENERGY SNACKS, ADOBE HEAT · UPC 41373015406 · FoodData Central record of Dec 22, 2022
B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("fd and c yellow 6") · Report an error - DRIED MANGO · UPC 41373052425 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Certified food colors (any FDA batch-certified color, incl. lakes) ("fd and c") · Report an error - FRUIT MEDLEY · UPC 41373016212 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Certified food colors (any FDA batch-certified color, incl. lakes) ("fd and c"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("sunset yellow") · Report an error - MAUI DELIGHT WESTERN TRAIL MIX HIGH ENERGY SNACKS, MAUI DELIGHT · UPC 41373012757 · FoodData Central record of May 23, 2022
B Certified food colors (any FDA batch-certified color, incl. lakes) ("fd and c"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("sunset yellow") · Report an error - ORIGINAL DARK WESTERN TRAIL MIX HIGH ENERGY SNACKS, ORIGINAL DARK · UPC 41373012832 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("fd and c blue no 1", "blue no 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red no 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow no 5") · Report an error - ORIGINAL PEANUTS, MILK CHOCOLATE, RAISINS, ALMONDS, CASHEWS WESTERN TRAIL MIX HIGH ENERGY SNACKS, ORIGINAL · UPC 41373015284 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("fd and c blue no 1", "blue no 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red no 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - ORIGINAL PEANUTS, MILK CHOCOLATE, RAISINS, ALMONDS, CASHEWS WESTERN TRAIL MIX, ORIGINAL · UPC 41373014188 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("fd and c blue no 1", "blue no 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red no 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - ORIGINAL WESTERN DARK TRIAL MIX, ORIGINAL · UPC 41373015451 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("fd and c blue no 1", "blue no 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red no 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow no 5") · Report an error - PEANUTS, MILK CHOCOLATE, RAISINS, ALMONDS, CASHEWS ORIGINAL WESTERN TRAIL MIX HIGH ENERGY SNACKS, PEANUTS, MILK CHOCOLATE, RAISINS, ALMONDS, CASHEWS · UPC 41373012795 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("fd and c blue no 1", "blue no 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red no 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error
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FDA warning letters to Powers, 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.