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TASTEE
CSWH grade B (73)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 72.5.
| 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 (31) | Tier A: 2 of 20 products (FD&C Red No. 3) · D (50) (25%) Tier B: 13 of 20 products (FD&C Red No. 40, Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO), FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Yellow No. 6, Bleached flour and 1 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 2 of 20 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 8 of 20 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.
Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) Tier B in 4 of 20 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 2 of 20 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. 5 Tier B in 2 of 20 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 2 of 20 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.
Bleached flour Tier B in 1 of 20 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.
Titanium dioxide Tier B in 1 of 20 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.
Products (13)
- TASTEE EASTER COOKIE CRUNCH CHOCOLATE APPLE, 11 OZ · UPC 35266106401 · FoodData Central record of Aug 31, 2023
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour"); A FD&C Red No. 3 ("red 3") · Report an error - TASTEE SWEETHEART APPLE, 11 OZ · UPC 35266106203 · FoodData Central record of Aug 31, 2023
A FD&C Red No. 3 ("fd and c red 3"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40"); B Titanium dioxide ("titanium dioxide") · Report an error - CLASSIC COOKIES'N CREAM · UPC 35266007241 · FoodData Central record of Dec 22, 2022
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated vegetable oil") · Report an error - DELICIOUS JELLY APPLE · UPC 35266000129 · FoodData Central record of Oct 26, 2023
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40") · Report an error - GRAHAM 'N CREAM HANDMADE GOURMET CARAMEL APPLES · UPC 35266004653 · FoodData Central record of Dec 22, 2022
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated vegetable oil") · Report an error - SUPREME FRESH GRANNY SMITH APPLES, CLASSIC COOKIES 'N CREAM · UPC 35266004660 · FoodData Central record of Dec 22, 2022
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated vegetable oil") · Report an error - TASTEE CANDY APPLE, 3.5 OZ · UPC 35266000013 · FoodData Central record of Oct 26, 2023
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40") · Report an error - TASTEE CANDY APPLES, 3 COUNT, 10.5 OZ · UPC 35266000112 · FoodData Central record of Oct 26, 2023
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40") · Report an error - TASTEE DARK CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT APPLE, 11 OZ · UPC 35266003540 · FoodData Central record of Aug 31, 2023
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40 lake", "red 40") · Report an error - TASTEE JELLY APPLES, 3 COUNT, 10.5 OZ · UPC 35266000143 · FoodData Central record of Oct 26, 2023
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40") · Report an error - WHITE PRETZEL WONDER FANTASY · UPC 35266007265 · FoodData Central record of Dec 22, 2022
B Partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) ("partially hydrogenated vegetable oil") · Report an error - WILD FALL CARAMEL APPLES · UPC 35266006206 · FoodData Central record of Sep 14, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("fd and c blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("fd and c yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("fd and c yellow 6", "yellow 6") · Report an error - WILD FALL CARAMEL APPLES · UPC 35266006404 · FoodData Central record of Sep 14, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("fd and c blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("fd and c yellow 5"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("fd and c yellow 6", "yellow 6") · Report an error
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FDA warning letters to Tastee Apple, 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.