Lays
Per-product safety scores across 109 indexed Lays items, current as of May 2026, combining FDA SAFFA status, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, and state-level ingredient bans.
| Signal | Lays | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Avg safety score | 98.9/100 | Above-average |
| Products tracked | 109 | OpenFoodFacts US index |
| Flagged ingredients | 3.7% | FDA SAFFA + CSPI flag overlap |
| Public dye pledge | Yes | Per FDA Dye Tracker disclosures |
What the Data Says About Lays
Lays: 109 products tracked, avg safety score 98.9/100, 3.7% of catalog has at least one flagged ingredient. Dye pledge: Yes.
Score ≥95 places Lays 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 - Lays sits 1.3 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), Lays's 3.7% flagged share is 3.2 points below that cohort median.
Products by Lays
Sorted by concern level (most flagged first)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lays food safe? ▼
Lays has an average safety score of 99/100 across 109 tracked products. 3.7% of products contain flagged ingredients.
How many Lays products are tracked? ▼
Our database tracks 109 Lays products, with safety scores based on ingredient analysis from FDA and CSPI data.
Does Lays use artificial dyes? ▼
Lays has made a public commitment to remove artificial dyes from their products.
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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