HY-VEE

Per-product safety scores across 47 indexed HY-VEE items — combining FDA SAFFA status, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, and state-level ingredient bans.

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Avg Safety Score
73.6
Products
47
Flagged Products
51.1%
Dye Pledge
No
HY-VEE brand profile vs portfolio averages
Signal HY-VEE Notes
Avg safety score 73.6/100 Mid-range
Products tracked 47 OpenFoodFacts US index
Flagged ingredients 51.1% FDA SAFFA + CSPI flag overlap
Public dye pledge No Per FDA Dye Tracker disclosures

What the Data Says About

HY-VEE: 47 products tracked, avg safety score 73.6/100, 51.1% of catalog has at least one flagged ingredient. Dye pledge: No.

Score <85 indicates a meaningful share of the HY-VEE 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)

Original Snack Party Mix, Original
Snacks
6 flagged 0/100
Indian Corn Candy, Indian Corn
Snacks
5 flagged 0/100
Autumn Mix Candy, Autumn Mix
Snacks
5 flagged 0/100
Harvest Mix Candy, Harvest Mix
Snacks
5 flagged 0/100
Sour Crawlers Gummi Candy, Sour
Snacks
5 flagged 0/100
Candy Corn Candy, Candy Corn
Snacks
4 flagged 0/100
Cream Pumpkins Candy, Cream Pumpkins
Snacks
4 flagged 0/100
Candy Corn Candy, Candy Corn
Snacks
4 flagged 0/100
Cream Pumpkins Candy, Cream Pumpkins
Snacks
4 flagged 0/100
Halloween Spice Drops Candy, Halloween Spice Drops
Snacks
4 flagged 0/100
Sweet Sugar Free Relish, Sweet
Snacks
3 flagged 45/100
Blueberry Flavored Pre-Sliced Bagels, Blueberry
Plant-based foods and beverages
2 flagged 60/100
Italian Sausage Flat Bread Take & Bake Pizza, Italian Sausage
Meals
2 flagged 70/100
Brown Sugars Cinnamon Larger Bakery Style Bagels, Brown Sugar Cinnamon
Plant-based foods and beverages
2 flagged 80/100
Colby Jack Cheese & Turkey Sausage Bites Protein Snacks Combo, Colby Jack Cheese & Turkey Sausage Bites
Meats and their products
2 flagged 80/100
Cheese Flavored Spicy Flaming Hot Corn Snacks, Cheese
Snacks
1 flagged 75/100
Smoked Cured Turkey Bacon, Smoked
Meats and their products
1 flagged 85/100
Rotisserie Seasoned Chicken Breast Deli Slices, Rotisserie Seasoned
Meats and their products
1 flagged 95/100
Ranch Dressing Mix, Ranch
Condiments
1 flagged 95/100
Vegetable Beef Condensed Soup, Vegetable Beef
Canned foods
1 flagged 95/100
Teriyaki Chicken And Zucchini Noodles, Teriyaki Chicken
Meals
1 flagged 95/100
Southwest Salad Red & Green Cabbage, Green Leaf Lettuce, Carrots, Green Onions, Greek Yogurt Jalapeno Ranch Dressing, Mexican Cheese Blend, Yellow & Blue Tortilla Strips Chopped Kit, Southwest Salad
Plant-based foods and beverages
1 flagged 95/100
Apple Berry Blossoms Northern Spy Apples Wrapped In A Flaky Pastry With Blueberries, Blackberries And Raspberries, Apple Berry
Desserts
1 flagged 95/100
Chipotle Ranch Potato Salad Potatoes, Black Beans, Corn And Chipotle Peppers With Cheddar Cheese And Ranch Seasoning, Chipotle Ranch Potato Salad
Snacks
1 flagged 95/100
Natural Whole Grain Long Grain Brown Rice, Whole Grain
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Cut Green Beans
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Lemonade Tea, Lemonade
Beverages and beverages preparations
100/100
Extra Noodle In Chicken Broth Condensed Soup, Extra Noodle In Chicken Broth
Canned foods
100/100
Minestrone Traditional Soup, Minestrone
Canned foods
100/100
French Cut Green Beans
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Balsamic Chicken And Orzo Pasta
Meals
100/100
Mediterranean-Style Couscous With Grilled Chicken, Mediterranean-Style
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Spicy Asian-Style Steak Bowl, Spicy Asian-Style
Meals
100/100
Broccoli & Carrots
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Broccoli & Cauliflower
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Broccoli Florets
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Vegetable Stir Fry Carrots, Broccoli & Snow Peas, Vegetable Stir Fry
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Tomato Ketchup, Tomato
Condiments
100/100
Uncured Black Forest Ham, Uncured Black Forest
Meats and their products
100/100
Concord Grape Jelly, Concord Grape
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Italian Salad Dressing Mix, Italian
Condiments
100/100
Complete Pancake & Waffle Mix, Complete
Cooking helpers
100/100
Orange Fresh Squeezed Juice, Orange
Beverages and beverages preparations
100/100
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is HY-VEE food safe? ▼

HY-VEE has an average safety score of 74/100 across 47 tracked products. 51.1% of products contain flagged ingredients.

How many HY-VEE products are tracked? ▼

Our database tracks 47 HY-VEE products, with safety scores based on ingredient analysis from FDA and CSPI data.

Does HY-VEE use artificial dyes? ▼

HY-VEE has not publicly committed to removing artificial dyes. Check individual product pages for specific dye ingredients.

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Sources & related

Brand safety rankings
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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.