Hammond's Candies
Open Food Facts brand roll-up for Hammond's Candies, current as of September 2026. Screening averages and flag shares live in the short-answer band below. This hero only situates the catalog slice.
The short answer
Hammond's Candies averages 77.5/100 across the 34 of 36 tracked products that carry an ingredient list, and 50.0% of those contain at least one separately flagged ingredient. The figure summarizes Open Food Facts labels cross-referenced with FDA SAFFA and CSPI; it does not establish recall status, allergy suitability, or the composition of products outside this snapshot.
- 77.5/100
- average ingredient-screening score across 34 scored products
- 36
- tracked products in this brand roll-up
- 50.0%
- scored products with at least one flagged ingredient
- 100%
- of NOVA-classified products that are ultra-processed (Group 4)
Source snapshot current as of September 2026; open individual products before making a product-specific decision.
Portfolio reading
Use the distribution, then open the outliers
With 36 tracked products, the useful signal is the shape of the portfolio rather than one headline score. The current concern-sorted list begins Hammond's candies, handmade twist lollipop, strawberry; Hammond's candies, cotton candy, vanilla; Hammond's candies, cotton candy; 50.0% of records contain at least one flagged ingredient while the overall mean is 77.5/100. Open those outliers first, then compare neighboring formulations. The aggregate does not establish recall status, allergen suitability, or the composition of an item outside this snapshot.
| Signal | Hammond's Candies | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Avg safety score | 77.5/100 | Mid-range |
| Products tracked | 36 | OpenFoodFacts US index |
| Flagged ingredients | 50.0% | FDA SAFFA + CSPI flag overlap |
What the Data Says About Hammond's Candies
Hammond's Candies: 36 products tracked, 34 with an ingredient list, avg safety score 77.5/100, 50.0% of those scored products has at least one flagged ingredient.
50.0% of the scored Hammond's Candies products contain at least one separately flagged ingredient. That distribution is the primary finding; the average does not make those affected formulations "mostly safe." Scoring methodology + dye-pledge context →
Across the 894,137 products we index overall, the average safety score is 92.8/100, and Hammond's Candies sits 15.3 points below that fleet-wide average.
Processing mix (NOVA)
Hammond's Candies processing intensity
Hammond's Candies's NOVA-classified set is 34 products: 100% ultra-processed (Group 4, 34 items) with Group 4 (ultra-processed) largest at 34. That ultra-processed share sits 21.7 points above the 78.3% median for 1,323 brands with 50+ products. NOVA is processing intensity, not additive safety.
- G1
- 0
- G2
- 0
- G3
- 0
- G4 ultra
- 34 (100%)
Shelf mix
Where Hammond's Candies shows up in Open Food Facts
In Open Food Facts shelf labels, Hammond's Candies concentrates in Snacks (28, 93% of this top-five); Beverages (1); Hanukkah-foods (1).
- Snacks 28
- Beverages 1
- Hanukkah-foods 1
Portfolio shape
How scores cluster inside this brand
The brand average (77.5/100) summarizes 34 scored products. This distribution shows whether that mean sits on a tight cluster or a wide spread, a few low-scoring SKUs can matter even when the headline average looks strong.
Hammond's Candies product score distribution
Brand average 77.5/100 across 34 scored products
78 38th percentile sits above 38% of the 34 scored products we track
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored products. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Distribution as text
- 0–10
- 2 scored products (6%)
- 20–30
- 2 scored products (6%)
- 40–50
- 1 scored products (3%)
- 50–60
- 1 scored products (3%)
- 60–70
- 5 scored products (15%)
- 70–80
- 4 scored products (12%)
- 90–100
- 2 scored products (6%)
- 100 and above
- 17 scored products (50%)
Source Open Food Facts product labels × FDA SAFFA × CSPI · September 2026
Red 3 is the flagged ingredient Hammond's Candies uses most
Across the 34 Hammond's Candies products scored here, Red 3 appears in 9. Only 743 other brands here use it (2.1%), which makes it a more particular choice than the flags that dominate the catalogue. A flag records that a named source raised a concern about an ingredient. It is not a finding that a product is unsafe to eat.
| Flagged ingredient | Hammond's Candies products | Why it is flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Red 3 | 9 | FDA ban effective 2027-01-15 · Restricted: California (AB 418; effective 2027-01-01); Federal (FDA; effective 2027-01-15) |
| Red 40 | 7 | FDA voluntary phase-out target 2027-12-31 (a request, not a ban) · Restricted: California (schools) |
| Yellow 5 | 6 | FDA voluntary phase-out target 2027-12-31 (a request, not a ban) · Restricted: California (schools) |
| Blue 1 | 5 | FDA voluntary phase-out target 2027-12-31 (a request, not a ban) · Restricted: California (schools) |
| Titanium Dioxide | 5 | Restricted: EU (banned); California (under review) |
| Carrageenan | 2 | Concern recorded by a review body; no ban cited |
| Caramel Coloring | 1 | Restricted: California (Prop 65 warning for 4-MEI) |
Counts are products in this database whose ingredient list names the flagged ingredient. Flags come from FDA enforcement actions, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings and US state ingredient laws; see the methodology for how each source is applied.
Visible product sample
Label complexity does not determine the screening result
Each point is one of the 34 concern-sorted Hammond's Candies records shown below. Horizontal position is the number of resolved ingredients on that product's stored label; vertical position is its source-derived screening score. The dashed medians (12 ingredients and 97.5/100) divide this displayed sample only. A longer label is not automatically worse: open a specific product to inspect its flagged rows and source coverage.
- Shown records
- 34
- Median label
- 12 ingredients
- Median score
- 97.5/100
The outlined point is Hammond's candies, handmade twist lollipop, strawberry, the displayed record with the most flagged ingredients (4). Bubble size represents flagged ingredient count plus one, so zero-flagged products remain visible. The score is derived from FDA SAFFA and CSPI fields; this chart does not establish recall status, dietary suitability, or a health outcome.
Read the plotted values
- Hammond's candies, handmade twist lollipop, strawberry: 9 resolved ingredients, 0/100, 4 flagged.
- Hammond's candies, cotton candy, vanilla: 10 resolved ingredients, 0/100, 4 flagged.
- Hammond's candies, cotton candy: 7 resolved ingredients, 25/100, 3 flagged.
- Hammond's candies, icee, cotton candy, blue raspberry, cherry & lemonade: 7 resolved ingredients, 25/100, 3 flagged.
- Hammond's candies, classic handcrafted assortment chocolates: 53 resolved ingredients, 45/100, 3 flagged.
- Hanukkah Art Candy, Blueberry: 8 resolved ingredients, 50/100, 2 flagged.
- Hammond's candies, gummies bear: 9 resolved ingredients, 60/100, 2 flagged.
- Hammond's candies, valentine's bear gummies, assorted: 12 resolved ingredients, 60/100, 2 flagged.
- Hammond's candies, easter bunny gummies: 12 resolved ingredients, 60/100, 2 flagged.
- Hammond's candies, spring sweets bear gummies: 12 resolved ingredients, 60/100, 2 flagged.
- Hammond's candies, tree & snowmen gummies: 11 resolved ingredients, 60/100, 2 flagged.
- Cupcake: 13 resolved ingredients, 75/100, 1 flagged.
- Hammond's candies, hand made egg shape lollipop, pink lemonade: 8 resolved ingredients, 75/100, 1 flagged.
- Hammond's candies, handmade egg shape lollipop grape: 8 resolved ingredients, 75/100, 1 flagged.
- Hammond's candies, halloween pumpkin gummies, assorted: 13 resolved ingredients, 75/100, 1 flagged.
- Hammond's candies, spiced cider, apple: 7 resolved ingredients, 95/100, 1 flagged.
- Milk chocolate: 23 resolved ingredients, 95/100, 1 flagged.
- Popcorn: 11 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Popcorn: 11 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Hammond's candies, piggy back milk chocolate, almond & caramel: 14 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Hammond's candies, sea salt caramel, rich chocolatey: 20 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Instant Cocoa, Peppermint: 13 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Double Chocolate: 13 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Hammond's candies, red velvet caramel marshmallows: 12 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Hammond's candies, dark chocolate with salted caramel, sea salt, caramel: 21 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Hammond's candies, sea salt caramel drizzle brittle crisps: 17 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Stirrers: 5 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Chocolates: 38 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Handcrafted Chocolates: 33 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Classic Handcrafted Chocolates Assortment: 38 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Handcrafted Chocolates: 34 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Nutty Chewy Assortment: 12 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Cotton candy: 5 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Cane Crunch Candy: 13 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
Products by Hammond's Candies
Showing 36 display-quality records, sorted by concern level (most flagged first).
Nationwide brands with similar catalog profiles
Two PlainFoodSafe-derived peer sets for Hammond's Candies: closest on tracked product count (36 here) and closest on average ingredient screening score (77.5/100 here). Rows stay link-disjoint so each axis is a distinct neighborhood, not a largest-catalog strip.
Similar average screening score
Nearest other brands by average ingredient screening score (floored at ≥50 scored products), distinct from the count row.
Counts and averages from Open Food Facts labels screened against FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine; neither axis is a health outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hammond's Candies food safe? ▼
Hammond's Candies has an average safety score of 78/100 across the 34 of 36 tracked products that carry an ingredient list. 50.0% of those contain flagged ingredients.
How many Hammond's Candies products are tracked? ▼
Our database tracks 36 Hammond's Candies products. 34 include an ingredient list and can be screened against FDA SAFFA and CSPI data; 2 cannot be scored from this snapshot.
How processed is the Hammond's Candies catalog? ▼
Hammond's Candies has 34 NOVA-classified products; 100% are ultra-processed (Group 4, 34 items) and Group 4 is the largest slice. NOVA describes processing intensity, not whether additives on a label are flagged.
Which shelves dominate the Hammond's Candies catalog? ▼
In Open Food Facts shelf labels, Hammond's Candies concentrates in Snacks (28, 93% of this top-five); Beverages (1); Hanukkah-foods (1).
Does Hammond's Candies use artificial dyes? ▼
Open the individual product pages below to see which Hammond's Candies items list a synthetic dye on their label. For whether the company has committed to removing dyes, the FDA and CSPI both publish corporate-commitment trackers; we no longer restate those commitments here.
What to do with this Hammond's Candies profile
Use this roll-up as orientation, then verify the specific package you hold against its ingredient panel and the named official sources.
- Start with Hammond's candies, handmade twist lollipop, strawberry, the displayed product with the most flagged ingredients (4) in this sample. Open the outlier product
- Red 3 appears in 9 scored Hammond's Candies products, review why each source flags it before treating the brand average as uniform. Review flagged ingredient counts
- Compare Hammond's Candies's 77.5/100 average and 50.0% flagged share against other brands before treating either figure as a recall or clearance signal. Brand safety rankings
- Cross-check any additive concern against FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine rather than relying on this derived index alone. Scoring methodology
A flagged ingredient records a source concern, not a recall, ban, or medical clearance. Always verify the current package label and consult official sources for product-specific decisions.
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.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.
Every figure on PlainFoodSafe is rendered directly from OpenFoodFacts and FDA data, no number is typed in by an editor. Brand figures are computed directly from OpenFoodFacts and FDA data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of September 2026.
