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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: 16 of 73 products (FD&C Red No. 3) · F (0) (25%) Tier B: 53 of 73 products (FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Blue No. 1, Titanium dioxide, FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Yellow No. 6, FD&C Blue No. 2 and 2 more) · 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 16 of 73 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 Red No. 40 Tier B in 38 of 73 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 27 of 73 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.
Titanium dioxide Tier B in 27 of 73 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 Yellow No. 5 Tier B in 18 of 73 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 73 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. 2 Tier B in 7 of 73 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.
Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) Tier B in 7 of 73 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.
Bleached flour Tier B in 1 of 73 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.
Products (53)
- CANDY CONVERSATION HEART · UPC 768395470678 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - CERAMIC GOBLET WITH CANDY CONVERSATION HEARTS · UPC 768395496029 · 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. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - CERAMIC GOBLET WITH CONVERSATION HEARTS · UPC 768395529833 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake"); B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2 lake"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); 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 - CERAMIC GOBLET WITH CONVERSATION HEARTS · UPC 768395529840 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake"); B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2 lake"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); 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 - FINDERS KEEPERS GUMMIES & SURPRISE · UPC 768395561659 · FoodData Central record of Mar 16, 2023
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 - FRUIT PUNCH FLAVORED EASTER GUMMY, FRUIT PUNCH · UPC 768395554712 · FoodData Central record of May 25, 2023
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 Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - LOLLIPOPS · UPC 768395503628 · 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 Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - LOLLIPOPS · UPC 768395503789 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - LOLLIPOPS · UPC 768395523749 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - MARSHMALLOW POP · UPC 768395521974 · 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. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - MARSHMALLOW POP, VANILLA · UPC 768395500641 · 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. 5 ("yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - STORMTROOPER CANDY GUMMIES · UPC 768395495657 · 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. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - STORMTROOPER GUMMY · UPC 768395494810 · 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 Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - THE MANDALORIAN HOLIDAY MILK CHOCOLATE WITH MARSHMALLOW · UPC 768395544638 · FoodData Central record of Jun 29, 2023
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 - TIN WITH STORMTROOPER LOLLIPOPS · UPC 768395503604 · 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 Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - TIN WITH STORMTROOPER LOLLIPOPS · UPC 768395503611 · 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 Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - ASSORTED FRUIT FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE CANDY BRACELETS WITH PENDANTS, ASSORTED FRUIT · UPC 768395525620 · FoodData Central record of May 23, 2022
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2 lake", "blue 2"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake", "yellow 6") · Report an error - CANDY · UPC 768395529352 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5 lake", "yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6") · Report an error - CANDY BRACELET PARTY PACK · UPC 768395531317 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2 lake", "blue 2"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake", "yellow 6") · Report an error - CANDY CHARACTERS · UPC 768395484880 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
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 - CANDY LIGHTSABER · UPC 768395498184 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1") · Report an error - CANDY PIECES · UPC 768395505332 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1 lake"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - CANDY PIECES, LOLLIPOP & STICKS · UPC 768395492892 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 2 ("blue 2 lake"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("yellow 6 lake") · Report an error - CHOCOLATE FUDGE COCOA MIX · UPC 768395506414 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated soybean oil") · Report an error - DISPENSER WITH CANDY PIECES · UPC 768395510794 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error
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FDA warning letters to Ross Acquisition Inc., 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.