Chef Maxwell
Per-product safety scores across 8 indexed Chef Maxwell items, current as of May 2026, combining FDA SAFFA status, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, and state-level ingredient bans.
| Signal | Chef Maxwell | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Avg safety score | 98.1/100 | Above-average |
| Products tracked | 8 | OpenFoodFacts US index |
| Flagged ingredients | 12.5% | FDA SAFFA + CSPI flag overlap |
| Public dye pledge | No | Per FDA Dye Tracker disclosures |
What the Data Says About Chef Maxwell
Chef Maxwell: 8 products tracked, avg safety score 98.1/100, 12.5% of catalog has at least one flagged ingredient. Dye pledge: No.
Score ≥95 places Chef Maxwell in the top-decile safety tier, ingredient profiles dominated by FDA/CSPI low-concern items. Scoring methodology + dye-pledge context →
Across the 859,664 products we index overall, the average safety score is 97.6/100 - Chef Maxwell sits 0.5 points above that fleet-wide average.
Products by Chef Maxwell
Sorted by concern level (most flagged first)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chef Maxwell food safe? ▼
Chef Maxwell has an average safety score of 98/100 across 8 tracked products. 12.5% of products contain flagged ingredients.
How many Chef Maxwell products are tracked? ▼
Our database tracks 8 Chef Maxwell products, with safety scores based on ingredient analysis from FDA and CSPI data.
Does Chef Maxwell use artificial dyes? ▼
Chef Maxwell has not publicly committed to removing artificial dyes. Check individual product pages for specific dye ingredients.
Citation & disclaimer notes
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.
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