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Smucker's
CSWH grade A (90)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 89.5882.
| Indicator | Grade | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls (40%) | A (100) | No recalls found Nov 8, 2021 to Nov 8, 2026. For current recalls see FDA and USDA. |
| Ingredients (40%) | A (89) | Tier A: 2 of 357 products (FD&C Red No. 3) · A (97) (25%) Tier B: 53 of 357 products (DATEM, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Yellow No. 6, FD&C Yellow No. 5, Titanium dioxide and 3 more) · B (75) (15%) · products |
| FDA warning letters (20%) | B (70) | 1 letter to the owner Nov 8, 2021 to Nov 8, 2026. |
Shown, not graded: recall reasons (none) · IARC notes (1 product) · FDA dye pledge: In progress.
Recalls, Nov 8, 2021 to Nov 8, 2026
No FDA recall matched to this brand.
3 recall events by The J.M. Smucker Company 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 357 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.
DATEM Tier B in 34 of 357 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.
FD&C Red No. 40 Tier B in 11 of 357 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 Blue No. 1 Tier B in 7 of 357 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 Yellow No. 6 Tier B in 7 of 357 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 Yellow No. 5 Tier B in 6 of 357 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.
Titanium dioxide Tier B in 3 of 357 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.
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) Tier B in 1 of 357 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(4): 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.
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) Tier B in 1 of 357 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.
FD&C Blue No. 2 Tier B in 1 of 357 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.
Sodium nitrite Tier C in 1 of 357 products
IARC classifies "Nitrate or nitrite (ingested) under conditions that result in endogenous nitrosation" in Group 2A (IARC Monographs Vol. 94 (2010): Ingested Nitrate and Nitrite). Shown only; not part of the grade.
Products (53)
- MAGIC SHELL CUPCAKE · UPC 51500101902 · FoodData Central record of Feb 26, 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. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - MAGIC SHELL RAINBOW SHERBET · UPC 51500108741 · FoodData Central record of Feb 26, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - CHOCOLATE FLAVORED HAZELNUT SPREAD SANDWICHES, CHOCOLATE · UPC 51500029367 · FoodData Central record of Feb 26, 2021
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - FUNFETTI VANILLA CAKE · UPC 51500028278 · FoodData Central record of Feb 26, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake", "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 - ORANGE MARMALADE REDUCED SUGAR MARMALADE, ORANGE · UPC 51500016688 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - PEANUT BUTTER & GRAPE SPREAD SANDWICH ON WHOLE WHEAT BREAD, PEANUT BUTTER & GRAPE · UPC 51500041376 · FoodData Central record of Feb 26, 2021
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - PEPPERONI & MOZZARELLA PEPPERONI, MOZZARELLA CHEESE & MARINARA SAUCE IN BREAD BITES, PEPPERONI & MOZZARELLA · UPC 51500865576 · FoodData Central record of Apr 27, 2023
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - ROOT BEER · UPC 51500044926 · FoodData Central record of Feb 26, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - SMUCKER 11.75 OUNCE SUGAR FREE CARAMEL TOPPING · UPC 51500000175 · FoodData Central record of Feb 26, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - SMUCKER 2.6 OUNCE UNCRUSTABLES PEANUT BUTTER & HONEY WHEAT Each · UPC 51500069660 · FoodData Central record of Oct 22, 2026
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - SMUCKER'S UNCRUSTABLES PEANUT BUTTER AND HONEY 10 PACK · UPC 51500241738 · FoodData Central record of Sep 24, 2026
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - SMUCKER'S, MAGIC SHELL, FLAVORED TOPPING, PINK LEMONADE, PINK LEMONADE · UPC 51500044902 · FoodData Central record of Feb 26, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - SMUCKER'S, SUGAR FREE, STRAWBERRY PRESERVES, STRAWBERRY, STRAWBERRY · UPC 51500025383 · FoodData Central record of Feb 26, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - SMUCKER'S, UNCRUSTABLES, SPREAD SANDWICH, PEANUT BUTTER & RASPBERRY, PEANUT BUTTER & RASPBERRY · UPC 51500040102 · FoodData Central record of Feb 26, 2021
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - SOFT BREAD SANWICHES, PEANUT BUTTER & STRAWBERRY SPREAD · UPC 51500210604 · FoodData Central record of Feb 26, 2021
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - STRAWBERRY FLAVORED DESSERT TOPPING, STRAWBERRY · UPC 51500050538 · FoodData Central record of Feb 26, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - SUGAR FREE · UPC 51500040089 · FoodData Central record of Feb 26, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - SUGAR FREE BLUEBERRY SYRUP · UPC 51500101490 · FoodData Central record of Feb 26, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - SUGAR FREE CHERRY PRESERVES · UPC 51500040300 · FoodData Central record of Mar 19, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - SUGAR FREE SEEDLESS JAM, BLACKBERRY · UPC 51500025390 · FoodData Central record of Feb 26, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - Smucker's 11.75 Ounce Sugar Free Hot Fudge Topping · UPC 51500044506 · FoodData Central record of Jun 25, 2026
B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Smucker's 12.25 Ounce Marshmallow Topping Each · UPC 51500001202 · FoodData Central record of Sep 24, 2026
B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Smucker's 19.5 Ounce Vanilla Platescapers · UPC 51500050637 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - Smucker's 2.0 Ounce Uncrustables Peanut Butter And Honey 15 Pack · UPC 51500715598 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - Smucker's 2.0 Ounce Uncrustables Peanut Butter And Honey 4 Pack · UPC 51500049624 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - Smucker's 2.0Ounce Uncrustables Peanut Butter And Honey Each · UPC 51500825563 · FoodData Central record of Aug 20, 2026
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - Smucker's 2.6 Ounce Uncrustables Peanut Butter And Grape Wheat Each · UPC 51500069608 · FoodData Central record of Sep 24, 2026
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - Smucker's 2.6 Ounce Uncrustables Peanut Butter And Strawberry Wheat Each · UPC 51500069615 · FoodData Central record of Oct 22, 2026
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - Smucker's 2.8 Ounce Uncrustables Peanut Butter & Apple Cinnamon Wheat Each · UPC 51500823606 · FoodData Central record of Jul 23, 2026
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - Smucker's 2.8 Ounce Uncrustables Peanut Butter & Strawberry Wheat Each · UPC 51500736890 · FoodData Central record of Jul 23, 2026
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - Smucker's 48 Ounce Mint Apple Jelly Each · UPC 51500081167 · FoodData Central record of Jun 25, 2026
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - Smucker's 5.3 Ounce Uncrustable Peanut Butter And Grape Foodservice Each · UPC 51500210277 · FoodData Central record of May 21, 2026
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - Smucker's 5.3 Ounce Uncrustable Peanut Butter And Strawberry Foodservice Each · UPC 51500210284 · FoodData Central record of May 21, 2026
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - Smucker's 7.25 Ounce Magic Shell Caramel Each · UPC 51500045183 · FoodData Central record of Jun 25, 2026
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - Smucker's Uncrustables 2 Ounce Reduced Sugar Wheat Peanut Butter & Grape Each · UPC 51500040317 · FoodData Central record of Sep 24, 2026
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - Smucker's Uncrustables 2 Ounce Reduced Sugar Wheat Peanut Butter & Strawberry Each · UPC 51500040324 · FoodData Central record of Sep 24, 2026
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - Smucker's Uncrustables 2.6 Ounce Peanut Butter & Apple Cinnamon Sandwich Wheat Each · UPC 51500883198 · FoodData Central record of May 21, 2026
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - Smucker's Uncrustables 2.6 Ounce Peanut Butter And Grape Wheat Sandwich 8 Pack · UPC 51500648032 · FoodData Central record of May 21, 2026
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - Smucker's Uncrustables 2.6 Ounce Peanut Butter And Honey Wheat Sandwich 8 Pack · UPC 51500015988 · FoodData Central record of Jun 25, 2026
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - Smucker's Uncrustables 2.6 Ounce Peanut Butter And Strawberry Wheat Sandwich 8 Pack · UPC 51500300336 · FoodData Central record of May 21, 2026
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - Smucker's Uncrustables 2.6 Ounce Peanut Butter and Chocolate Wheat Sandwich Each · UPC 51500230930 · FoodData Central record of Oct 22, 2026
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - Smucker's Uncrustables 2.6 Ounce Peanut Butter and Raspberry Wheat 8 Pack · UPC 51500342060 · FoodData Central record of May 21, 2026
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - Smucker's Uncrustables 2.6 Ounce Peanut Butter and Raspberry Wheat Sandwich Each · UPC 51500779361 · FoodData Central record of Oct 22, 2026
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - Smucker's Uncrustables 2.8 Ounce Peanut Butter & Apple Cinnamon Wheat 20 Count Case · UPC 51500472798 · FoodData Central record of Oct 22, 2026
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - Smucker's Uncrustables 2.8 Ounce Peanut Butter & Apple Cinnamon Wheat 8 Pack · UPC 51500018453 · FoodData Central record of Jul 23, 2026
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - Smucker's Uncrustables 2.8 Ounce Peanut Butter & Blueberry Wheat 8 Pack · UPC 51500549469 · FoodData Central record of May 21, 2026
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - Smucker's Uncrustables 2.8 Ounce Peanut Butter & Blueberry Wheat Each · UPC 51500740996 · FoodData Central record of May 21, 2026
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - Smucker's Uncrustables 2.8 Ounce Peanut Butter & Mixed Berry Sandwich 4 Pack · UPC 51500066713 · FoodData Central record of Sep 24, 2026
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - Smucker's Uncrustables 2.8 Ounce Peanut Butter & Mixed Berry Wheat 8 Pack · UPC 51500615720 · FoodData Central record of May 21, 2026
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - Smucker's Uncrustables 2.8 Ounce Peanut Butter & Mixed Berry Wheat Each · UPC 51500827680 · FoodData Central record of May 21, 2026
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - Smucker's Uncrustables 2.8 Ounce Peanut Butter & Strawberry Wheat 8 Pack · UPC 51500516508 · FoodData Central record of Jul 23, 2026
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - Smucker's Uncrustables Reduced Sugar Wheat Peanut Butter & Grape 4 Pack · UPC 51500041369 · FoodData Central record of Oct 22, 2026
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - Smucker's Uncrustables Reduced Sugar Wheat Peanut Butter & Strawberry 4 Pack · UPC 51500041383 · FoodData Central record of Sep 24, 2026
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error
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FDA warning letters to The J.M. Smucker Company, Nov 8, 2021 to Nov 8, 2026
- J.M. Smucker LLC, Jan 24, 2023: CGMP/Food/Prepared, Packed or Held Under Insanitary Conditions/Adulterated · Division of Human and Animal Food Operations East V · Report an error
FDA notes that later events may have changed the regulatory status of what a letter discusses.
FDA dye pledge: In progress
The J.M. Smucker Company: Certain varieties of reduced sugar fruit spreads, ice cream toppings, and a selection of products from our Hostess brand
- Will not sell products with certified color additives to K-12 schools by the 2026-2027 school year.
- Eliminate certified color additives from consumer food products 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.