Malt-O-Meal
Per-product safety scores across 31 indexed Malt-O-Meal items, current as of May 2026, combining FDA SAFFA status, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, and state-level ingredient bans.
| Signal | Malt-O-Meal | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Avg safety score | 86.3/100 | Mid-range |
| Products tracked | 31 | OpenFoodFacts US index |
| Flagged ingredients | 51.6% | FDA SAFFA + CSPI flag overlap |
| Public dye pledge | Yes | Per FDA Dye Tracker disclosures |
What the Data Says About Malt-O-Meal
Malt-O-Meal: 31 products tracked, avg safety score 86.3/100, 51.6% of catalog has at least one flagged ingredient. Dye pledge: Yes.
Score 85-95 reflects mostly-safe profile with some flagged ingredients in specific SKUs. Scoring methodology + dye-pledge context →
Across the 859,664 products we index overall, the average safety score is 97.6/100 - Malt-O-Meal sits 11.3 points below that fleet-wide average.
Products by Malt-O-Meal
Sorted by concern level (most flagged first)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Malt-O-Meal food safe? ▼
Malt-O-Meal has an average safety score of 86/100 across 31 tracked products. 51.6% of products contain flagged ingredients.
How many Malt-O-Meal products are tracked? ▼
Our database tracks 31 Malt-O-Meal products, with safety scores based on ingredient analysis from FDA and CSPI data.
Does Malt-O-Meal use artificial dyes? ▼
Malt-O-Meal 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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