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CSWH grade B (80)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 79.6818.
| 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%) | C (64) | Tier A: 3 of 110 products (FD&C Red No. 3, Brominated vegetable oil (BVO)) · A (86) (25%) Tier B: 48 of 110 products (Bleached flour, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Yellow No. 6, FD&C Blue No. 1, Azodicarbonamide (ADA) and 7 more) · F (27) (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 (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.
2 recall events by The Kroger Co. name no brand, so they are 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 2 of 110 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.
Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) Tier A in 1 of 110 products
- FDA final rule revoking the authorization of brominated vegetable oil in food (89 FR 55040, 2024-07-03): revoked for food by FDA, effective Aug 2, 2024.
- 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.
Bleached flour Tier B in 19 of 110 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 Red No. 40 Tier B in 13 of 110 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 13 of 110 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 12 of 110 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 10 of 110 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.
Azodicarbonamide (ADA) Tier B in 4 of 110 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(3): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
DATEM Tier B in 4 of 110 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 3 of 110 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.
Sodium aluminum sulfate Tier B in 3 of 110 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.
Titanium dioxide Tier B in 3 of 110 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 1 of 110 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.
Interesterified soybean oil Tier B in 1 of 110 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(21): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
Potassium iodate Tier B in 1 of 110 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(29): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
Products (48)
- ARTIFICIALLY FLAVORED BEVERAGE, ORANGE · UPC 11110503411 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
A Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) ("brominated vegetable oil"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - FROZEN DAIRY DESSERT, NEAPOLITAN · UPC 11110865281 · 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 FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - NEAPOLITAN FROZEN DAIRY DESSERT · UPC 11110018281 · 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 FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - BEEF & BEAN BURRITOS · UPC 11110823328 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B Sodium aluminum sulfate ("sodium aluminum sulfate") · Report an error - BEEF & BEAN GREEN CHILI BURRITOS · UPC 11110823403 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B Sodium aluminum sulfate ("sodium aluminum sulfate") · Report an error - BEVERAGE, TROPICAL PUNCH · UPC 11110503435 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - BISCUITS, BUTTERMILK · UPC 11110819529 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Bleached flour ("enriched bleached flour") · Report an error - BUTTER PASTA & SAUCE · UPC 11110020031 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil") · Report an error - BUTTERMILK PANCAKE MIX · UPC 11110823489 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour", "bleached flour") · Report an error - CHICKEN NIBBLERS · UPC 11110842947 · FoodData Central record of Aug 31, 2023
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - CHICKEN NUGGETS · UPC 11110819659 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - CHICKEN PATTIES · UPC 11110819826 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - CHICKEN PATTIES · UPC 11110843005 · FoodData Central record of Aug 31, 2023
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - CHOCOLATE PIE · UPC 11110838360 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Interesterified soybean oil ("interesterified soybean oil"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - CHUNKY CLAM CHOWDER · UPC 11110846525 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - COFFEE CREAMER · UPC 11110883636 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - DUPLEX SANDWICH COOKIES · UPC 11110018625 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - ENRICHED WHEAT BREAD · UPC 11110002723 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Azodicarbonamide (ADA) ("azodicarbonamide") · Report an error - ENRICHED WHITE BREAD · UPC 11110001825 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Azodicarbonamide (ADA) ("azodicarbonamide") · Report an error - FLAVORED BEVERAGE, CITRUS PUNCH · UPC 11110503442 · 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 - FLOUR TORTILLAS · UPC 11110018830 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Bleached flour ("enriched bleached flour"); B Sodium aluminum sulfate ("sodium aluminum sulfate") · Report an error - FULLY COOKED CHICKEN PATTIES · UPC 11110820297 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - GELATIN, ASSORTED · UPC 11110890214 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 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 - GELATIN, STRAWBERRY, BANANA, LIME, ORANGE · UPC 11110823656 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 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 - GELATIN, STRAWBERRY, LEMON, ORANGE · UPC 11110823571 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
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 - HAMBURGER DILL SLICES · UPC 11110827418 · 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 - HOT DOG BUNS · UPC 11110002532 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Azodicarbonamide (ADA) ("azodicarbonamide"); B DATEM ("datem"); B Potassium iodate ("potassium iodate") · Report an error - HOT DOG BUNS · UPC 11110002853 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Azodicarbonamide (ADA) ("azodicarbonamide") · Report an error - ICED BUN, HONEY · UPC 11110867315 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour", "bleached flour"); B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - ICED CINNAMON ROLL · UPC 11110867353 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour", "bleached flour"); B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - KOSHER DILL SPEARS · UPC 11110827432 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - KOSHER DILLS · UPC 11110827401 · 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 - LEMON COOKIES · UPC 11110018700 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - LIGHTLY GLAZED PIE, CHERRY · UPC 11110838346 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - MASHED POTATOES, ROASTED GARLIC · UPC 11110908964 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - MELT TOPPING SHREDDED IMITATION CHEDDAR CHEESE · UPC 11110503282 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil") · Report an error - PSST, CHICKEN STRIPS · UPC 11110842626 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - PSST, CHOCOLATE FUDGE SANDWICH COOKIES · UPC 11110018663 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - PSST, PARFAIT, STRAWBERRY, ORANGE, GRAPE, STRAWBERRY, ORANGE, GRAPE · UPC 11110823564 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - PSST, SOFT BAKED CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES · UPC 11110872166 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - PSST, STRAWBERRY SWIRL · UPC 11110865212 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - PSST..., DUTCH COCOA COOKIES · UPC 11110872210 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - PSST..., SHREDDED IMITATION MOZZARELLA CHEESE, MOZZARELLA MELT TOPPING, MOZZARELLA MELT TOPPING · UPC 11110504807 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil") · Report an error - PSST..., SOFT BAKED COOKIES, OATMEAL RAISIN, OATMEAL RAISIN · UPC 11110872234 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - SANDWICH COOKIES, VANILLA · UPC 11110018618 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - SEASONED SALT · UPC 11110018380 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - SUGAR FREE PARFAIT, STRAWBERRY, ORANGE, CHERRY · UPC 11110889935 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - TOASTER PASTRIES, STRAWBERRY · UPC 11110823670 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · 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 The Kroger Co., Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026
- The Kroger Company, 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.