Essential everyday

Per-product safety scores across 25 indexed Essential everyday items — combining FDA SAFFA status, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, and state-level ingredient bans.

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Avg Safety Score
83.0
Products
25
Flagged Products
36.0%
Dye Pledge
No
Essential everyday brand profile vs portfolio averages
Signal Essential everyday Notes
Avg safety score 83.0/100 Mid-range
Products tracked 25 OpenFoodFacts US index
Flagged ingredients 36.0% FDA SAFFA + CSPI flag overlap
Public dye pledge No Per FDA Dye Tracker disclosures

What the Data Says About

Essential everyday: 25 products tracked, avg safety score 83.0/100, 36.0% of catalog has at least one flagged ingredient. Dye pledge: No.

Score <85 indicates a meaningful share of the Essential everyday 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.

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Sorted by concern level (most flagged first)

Burnt Peanuts Candy, Burnt Peanuts
Snacks
6 flagged 0/100
Smarties Candy, Smarties
Snacks
4 flagged 10/100
Dinner Mints Candy, Dinner Mints
Snacks
3 flagged 25/100
Dad'S Root Beer Barrels Candy, Dad'S Root Beer Barrels
Snacks
2 flagged 50/100
Bubble Gum Candy, Bubble Gum
Snacks
2 flagged 60/100
Bridge Mix Candy, Bridge Mix
Snacks
2 flagged 70/100
Caesar Dressing, Caesar
Condiments
2 flagged 80/100
Bacon Ranch Dressing, Bacon Ranch
Condiments
1 flagged 85/100
Italian Dressing, Italian
Condiments
1 flagged 95/100
Crinkle fries french fried potatoes
100/100
Fat Free Ranch Dressing, Ranch
Condiments
100/100
Diced tomatoes
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Enriched long grain white rice
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Dairies
100/100
Jumbo Fresh Eggs
Farming products
100/100
Panko crispy bread crumbs
Cooking helpers
100/100
Fat free chicken broth no salt added
Meals
100/100
Chocolate Peanuts Candy, Chocolate Peanuts
Snacks
100/100
Peanut Clusters Candy, Peanut Clusters
Snacks
100/100
Lemonade From Concentrate
Beverages and beverages preparations
100/100
Cut leaf spinach
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Dried cranberries & honey roasted pecans salad topper
100/100
Greek nonfat vanilla yogurt
Dairies
100/100
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Essential everyday food safe? ▼

Essential everyday has an average safety score of 83/100 across 25 tracked products. 36.0% of products contain flagged ingredients.

How many Essential everyday products are tracked? ▼

Our database tracks 25 Essential everyday products, with safety scores based on ingredient analysis from FDA and CSPI data.

Does Essential everyday use artificial dyes? ▼

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

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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.