La Preferida

Per-product safety scores across 144 indexed La Preferida items, current as of May 2026, combining FDA SAFFA status, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, and state-level ingredient bans.

Avg Safety Score
99.6
Products
144
Flagged Products
5.6%
Dye Pledge
No
La Preferida brand profile vs portfolio averages
Signal La Preferida Notes
Avg safety score 99.6/100 Above-average
Products tracked 144 OpenFoodFacts US index
Flagged ingredients 5.6% FDA SAFFA + CSPI flag overlap
Public dye pledge No Per FDA Dye Tracker disclosures

What the Data Says About La Preferida

La Preferida: 144 products tracked, avg safety score 99.6/100, 5.6% of catalog has at least one flagged ingredient. Dye pledge: No.

Score ≥95 places La Preferida 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 - La Preferida sits 2 points above that fleet-wide average. Among the 485 brands with 50+ products (the typical brand in that group flags 6.9% of its catalog), La Preferida's 5.6% flagged share is 1.3 points below that cohort median.

Products by La Preferida

Sorted by concern level (most flagged first)

Mexican Homestyle Beans Frijoles Charros
1 flagged 85/100
Mexican foods red chile enchilada sauce
Condiments
1 flagged 95/100
Red Chile Enchilada Sauce
Condiments
1 flagged 95/100
Red chile enchilada sauce
Condiments
1 flagged 95/100
Taco Seasoning
Condiments
1 flagged 95/100
Fajita seasoning
Condiments
1 flagged 95/100
Enchilada Sauce Mix
Condiments
1 flagged 95/100
Extra long grain gran extra largo
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Medium grain rice
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Fancy Pearl Rice
100/100
Small White Beans
100/100
Red kidney beans
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Chick peas garbanzos
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Blackeye Peas
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Whole Green Peas
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Lentils / Lentejas
100/100
Mayo Coba Beans
100/100
Mayo Coba Beans
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Frijoles Negros
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Habichuelas coloradas
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
La preferida, low sodium light red kidney beans
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Kidney Beans Light Red
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
La preferida, small white beans
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
La preferida, pinto beans
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
La preferida, pinto beans with jalapenos
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
La preferida, chick peas
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Frijoles pintos
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
La preferida, black beans
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Mexican Style Hominy
Meals
100/100
Whole Kernel Corn
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Mixed Vegetables
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
La preferida, maiz
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
La preferida, pigeon peas
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Pure Honey With Comb U.S Grade A Fancy
Breakfasts
100/100
La preferida, tomato sauce
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Vegetarian refried beans
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Refried beans with mild green chiles
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Refried Beans
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
La preferida, refried beans
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Refried black beans
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Refried black beans
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Refried beans with spicy chipotle
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
La preferida, refried black beans
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Refried Beans
100/100
La preferida, refried beans with zesty salsa
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Refried beans with jalapenos
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
La preferida, chunky style refried beans
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
La preferida, refried beans
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Refried beans with chorizo, chorizo
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Refried Beans
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is La Preferida food safe?

La Preferida has an average safety score of 100/100 across 144 tracked products. 5.6% of products contain flagged ingredients.

How many La Preferida products are tracked?

Our database tracks 144 La Preferida products, with safety scores based on ingredient analysis from FDA and CSPI data.

Does La Preferida use artificial dyes?

La Preferida 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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