BIG Y

Per-product safety scores across 46 indexed BIG Y items — combining FDA SAFFA status, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, and state-level ingredient bans.

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Avg Safety Score
78.3
Products
46
Flagged Products
34.8%
Dye Pledge
No
BIG Y brand profile vs portfolio averages
Signal BIG Y Notes
Avg safety score 78.3/100 Mid-range
Products tracked 46 OpenFoodFacts US index
Flagged ingredients 34.8% FDA SAFFA + CSPI flag overlap
Public dye pledge No Per FDA Dye Tracker disclosures

What the Data Says About

BIG Y: 46 products tracked, avg safety score 78.3/100, 34.8% of catalog has at least one flagged ingredient. Dye pledge: No.

Score <85 indicates a meaningful share of the BIG Y catalog contains FDA/CSPI flagged additives — review individual product pages for specifics. Scoring methodology + dye-pledge context →

Safety scores weigh each product's ingredient list against FDA additive guidance and Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) concern ratings, then average across the brand's tracked catalog. A flagged ingredient is not a recall or a ban — it marks an additive that one of these authorities lists for caution, such as a synthetic dye, a nitrite preservative, or a high-intensity sweetener. Scores shift as brands reformulate and as the underlying datasets refresh, so a brand-level average is a starting point, not a verdict — open the individual product pages for the detail behind any number.

Products by

Sorted by concern level (most flagged first)

Jelly Beans Candy
Snacks
5 flagged 0/100
Spice Drops Candy, Spice Drops
Snacks
5 flagged 0/100
Fruit Slices Candy, Fruit Slices
Snacks
4 flagged 0/100
Fruit Slices Candy
Snacks
4 flagged 0/100
Spice Drops Candy, Spice Drops
Snacks
4 flagged 0/100
Assorted Flavors Freezer Pops, Assorted
Desserts
4 flagged 0/100
Assorted Flavors Freezer Pops, Assorted
Desserts
4 flagged 0/100
Smarties Candy
Snacks
4 flagged 10/100
Root Beer Barrels Candy, Root Beer Barrels
Snacks
3 flagged 25/100
Gummi Bunnies
Snacks
3 flagged 25/100
Mandarin Orange Chicken With Lo Mein Noodles, Mandarin Orange
Meals
1 flagged 75/100
New England Style Ham Salad, New England Style Ham
Meals
1 flagged 85/100
Cookies 'N Cream Vanilla Ice Cream With Chunks Of Chocolate Crme Sandwich Cookies, Cookies 'N Cream
Desserts
1 flagged 95/100
Lightly Glazed Chocolate Pie, Chocolate
Snacks
1 flagged 95/100
Steak & Chop 30 Minute Marinade With Garlic & Cracked Black Pepper, Garlic & Cracked Black Pepper
Condiments
1 flagged 95/100
Teriyaki With Pineapple Juice 30 Minute Marinade, Teriyaki
Condiments
1 flagged 95/100
Oat & Honey Protein Granola, Oat & Honey
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Dark Chocolate Whole Grain Oats With Dark Chocolate Chips Protein Granola, Dark Chocolate
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Coco Krunch Sweetened Rice Cereal, Coco Krunch
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
White Cranberry Peach Flavored Juice Cocktail In A Blend With Grape Juice From Concentrate, White Cranberry Peach
Beverages and beverages preparations
100/100
Mango Caffeine Free Seltzer, Mango
Beverages and beverages preparations
100/100
Smokehouse Mesquite Bbq Seasoning
Condiments
100/100
Natural Sea Salt
Condiments
100/100
Ancho Chili Spices
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Fish Taco Seasoning
Condiments
100/100
Cedar Plank Salmon Rub, Sweet And Smoky
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Sweet & Spicy Zesty Citrus Seafood Rub
Condiments
100/100
Adobo Seasoning
Condiments
100/100
Brazilian Marinade, Brazilian
Condiments
100/100
Kentucky Bourbon Bbq Rub, Kentucky Bourbon Bbq
Condiments
100/100
Lemon Pepper Marinade, Lemon Pepper
Condiments
100/100
Smoky Roasted Garlic & Onion Seasoning, Smoky Roasted Garlic & Onion
Condiments
100/100
Vermont Maple Bourbon Bbq Rub, Vermont Maple Bourbon Bbq
Condiments
100/100
Soft Split-Top Rolls Brushed With Sweet Cream Buttermilk, Crushed Garlic & Sprinkled With Parsley Dinner Rolls, Garlic
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Elbow Macaroni Salad
Meals
100/100
Fruit Cocktail In Heavy Syrup
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Peach Lightly Glazed Pie, Peach
Snacks
100/100
Organic White Bread, White
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Lemon Pepper With Lemon Juice 30 Minute Marinade, Lemon Pepper
Condiments
100/100
Herb & Garlic With Lemon Juice 30 Minute Marinade, Herb & Garlic
Condiments
100/100
Asian Style Chicken On Lettuce Mesclun Mix With Teriyaki Chicken, Edamame Salad, Crispy Noodles, Tomatoes & Carrots Salad, Asian Style Chicken
Snacks
100/100
Homestyle Chicken Salad, Homestyle Chicken
Meals
100/100
Extra Virgin Olive Oil For Dipping, Dressings & Sauces
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is BIG Y food safe? ▼

BIG Y has an average safety score of 78/100 across 46 tracked products. 34.8% of products contain flagged ingredients.

How many BIG Y products are tracked? ▼

Our database tracks 46 BIG Y products, with safety scores based on ingredient analysis from FDA and CSPI data.

Does BIG Y use artificial dyes? ▼

BIG Y has not publicly committed to removing artificial dyes. Check individual product pages for specific dye ingredients.

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Sources & related

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CSPI Chemical Cuisine
Additive safety ratings behind the score.
Brand scores aggregate ingredient-level FDA SAFFA + CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings across Open Food Facts product data. See our methodology. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFoodSafe Editorial.

Disclaimer: Informational purposes only; not professional advice. A flagged ingredient is not a recall or a ban. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.