Report cards › Food › SPARTAN
SPARTAN (no brand name given)
CSWH grade A (88)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 88.2308.
| 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 (86) | Tier A: 0 of 182 products · A (100) (25%) Tier B: 42 of 182 products (FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Red No. 40, Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO), FD&C Blue No. 1, DATEM and 8 more) · C (62) (15%) · products |
| FDA warning letters (20%) | B (70) | 1 letter to the owner Oct 28, 2021 to Oct 28, 2026. |
Shown, not graded: recall reasons (none) · IARC notes (4 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 Yellow No. 5 Tier B in 21 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 Red No. 40 Tier B in 8 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.
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) Tier B in 7 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.
Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) Tier B in 7 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.
FD&C Blue No. 1 Tier B in 6 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 5 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.
FD&C Yellow No. 6 Tier B in 4 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.
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) Tier B in 3 of 182 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.
Interesterified soybean oil Tier B in 2 of 182 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.
Bleached flour Tier B in 1 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.
FD&C Blue No. 2 Tier B in 1 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)(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 Green No. 3 Tier B in 1 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)(19): 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.
Potassium iodate Tier B in 1 of 182 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.
Titanium dioxide Tier B in 1 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.
Sodium nitrite Tier C in 3 of 182 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.
Sodium nitrate Tier C in 1 of 182 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 (43)
- CANDY, GUM DROPS · UPC 11213033570 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - CAPPUCCINO DRINK MIX · UPC 1121303251 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated vegetable oil") · Report an error - CHEESE BURGER PASTA & SAUCE MIX · UPC 11213185996 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B Bleached flour ("enriched bleached flour"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake", "yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake", "yellow 6") · Report an error - COFFEE CREAMER · UPC 11213181561 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil") · Report an error - COFFEE CREAMER · UPC 11213181677 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated palm oil") · Report an error - CONDENSED SOUP · UPC 11213105529 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil", "partially hydrogenated soybean oil") · Report an error - CONDENSED SOUP · UPC 11213105789 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil") · Report an error - CORN FLAKES · UPC 11213191072 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - FAT FREE LIGHT YOGURT · UPC 11213025049 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - FRUIT BARS · UPC 11213024387 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B FD&C Green No. 3 ("green 3"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - FRUIT BARS MADE WITH REAL FRUIT · UPC 11213024363 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - HONEY AND OAT CRUNCH WITH ALMONDS · UPC 11213011301 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING & DIP · UPC 11213022390 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - LASAGNA PASTA & SAUCE MIX · UPC 11213075617 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
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 - MAGIC SHAPES, FROSTED OAT CEREAL WITH COLORED MARSHMALLOW BITS · UPC 11213191041 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - SHERBET · UPC 11213016986 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - SMARTCARB CULTURED LOWFAT YOGURT · UPC 11213021720 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40") · Report an error - SPARTAN, BABY PICKLES, KOSHER DILL · UPC 11213015088 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - SPARTAN, BAKING CHIPS, BUTTERSCOTCH · UPC 11213162942 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
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 - SPARTAN, BANANA PEPPER RINGS, HOT · UPC 11213031606 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - SPARTAN, BANANA PEPPER RINGS, MILD · UPC 11213031590 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - SPARTAN, INSTANT OATMEAL, STRAEBERRIES & CREAM · UPC 11213012612 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - SPARTAN, KOSHER DILL SPEARS · UPC 11213015118 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - SPARTAN, KOSHER DILL SPEARS · UPC 11213026695 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - SPARTAN, KOSHER DILL WHOLE PICKELS · UPC 11213015194 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - SPARTAN, POLISH DILL SPEARS · UPC 11213015132 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - SPARTAN, RELISH, DILL · UPC 11213014951 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - SPARTAN, RELISH, SWEET · UPC 11213019499 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - SPARTAN, RISING CRUST 3 MEAT PIZZA · UPC 11213041964 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B DATEM ("datem"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - SPARTAN, RISING CRUST 4 CHEESE PIZZA · UPC 11213049151 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B DATEM ("datem") · Report an error - SPARTAN, RISING CRUST PEPPERONI PIZZA · UPC 11213041933 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B DATEM ("datem"); C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · Report an error - SPARTAN, RISING CRUST SUPREME PIZZA · UPC 11213491943 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ("bha"); B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht"); B DATEM ("datem"); C Sodium nitrate ("sodium nitrate") · Report an error - SPARTAN, SWEET PICKLES · UPC 11213015040 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - SPARTAN, SWEET RELISH · UPC 11213015002 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - SPARTAN, SWEET RELISH · UPC 11213015019 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - SPARTAN, TEXAS TOAST, GARLIC · UPC 11213087627 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B DATEM ("datem"); B Interesterified soybean oil ("interesterified soybean oil"); B Potassium iodate ("potassium iodate") · Report an error - SPARTAN, TOASTED OAT CEREAL WITH APPLES & CINNAMON · UPC 11213191102 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - SPARTAN, TWISTED BREAD STICKS STUFFED WITH MOZZARELLA CHEESE · UPC 11213421292 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B Interesterified soybean oil ("interesterified soybean oil") · Report an error - SPARTAN, WHOLE PICKLES, SWEET GHERKINS · UPC 11213015071 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - STUFFING MIX, CORNBREAD · UPC 11213162126 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil") · Report an error - TOASTED OATS, WHOLE GRAIN TOASTED OAT CEREAL · UPC 11213191065 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ("bht") · Report an error - ZESTY SWEET CHUNKS · UPC 11213026688 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - BACON RANCH DRESSING & DIP · UPC 11213026862 · FoodData Central record of Apr 1, 2019
C Sodium nitrite ("sodium nitrite") · 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 SPARTAN, Oct 28, 2021 to Oct 28, 2026
- Spartan Enterprises Inc. dba Watershed Wellness Center, Mar 8, 2023: Unapproved New Drugs/Misbranded · Division of Human and Animal Food Operations East VI · Report an error
FDA notes that later events may have changed the regulatory status of what a letter discusses.