J. Higgs

Per-product safety scores across 28 indexed J. Higgs items — combining FDA SAFFA status, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, and state-level ingredient bans.

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Avg Safety Score
96.6
Products
28
Flagged Products
10.7%
Dye Pledge
No
J. Higgs brand profile vs portfolio averages
Signal J. Higgs Notes
Avg safety score 96.6/100 Above-average
Products tracked 28 OpenFoodFacts US index
Flagged ingredients 10.7% FDA SAFFA + CSPI flag overlap
Public dye pledge No Per FDA Dye Tracker disclosures

What the Data Says About

J. Higgs: 28 products tracked, avg safety score 96.6/100, 10.7% of catalog has at least one flagged ingredient. Dye pledge: No.

Score ≥95 places J. Higgs in the top-decile safety tier — ingredient profiles dominated by FDA/CSPI low-concern items. 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)

J. higgs, extreme tortilla chips, ranch
Snacks
3 flagged 35/100
Original Beef Jerky
Snacks
1 flagged 85/100
J. higgs, bacon jerky
Snacks
1 flagged 85/100
Saltines crackers, saltines
Snacks
100/100
J. higgs, classic crackers, buttery
Snacks
100/100
Cashew Halves & Pieces With Sea Salt
Snacks
100/100
Teriyaki Beef Jerky
Meats and their products
100/100
Kettle Cooked Jalapeño Flavored Potato Chips
100/100
Salt & Vinegar Flavored
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Spicy Dill Pickle Chips
100/100
Baked Crackers With Whole Grain Wheat
Snacks
100/100
Sour cream & onion
100/100
Buffalo Wing Chips
100/100
Jalapeno Ranch
100/100
Cheddar and sour cream
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
BARBECUE - FLAVORED
100/100
White Cheddar Popcorn
100/100
Fried Pork Rinds
100/100
Pork Cracklins
Meats and their products
100/100
Cheese Bits Crackers
Snacks
100/100
J. higgs, classic crackers, wheat
Snacks
100/100
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is J. Higgs food safe? ▼

J. Higgs has an average safety score of 97/100 across 28 tracked products. 10.7% of products contain flagged ingredients.

How many J. Higgs products are tracked? ▼

Our database tracks 28 J. Higgs products, with safety scores based on ingredient analysis from FDA and CSPI data.

Does J. Higgs use artificial dyes? ▼

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

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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.