Market Basket, Market Basket Inc.
Per-product safety scores across 69 indexed Market Basket, Market Basket Inc. items — combining FDA SAFFA status, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, and state-level ingredient bans.
| Signal | Market Basket, Market Basket Inc. | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Avg safety score | 94.8/100 | Above-average |
| Products tracked | 69 | OpenFoodFacts US index |
| Flagged ingredients | 20.3% | FDA SAFFA + CSPI flag overlap |
| Public dye pledge | No | Per FDA Dye Tracker disclosures |
What the Data Says About
Market Basket, Market Basket Inc.: 69 products tracked, avg safety score 94.8/100, 20.3% of catalog has at least one flagged ingredient. Dye pledge: No.
Score 85-95 reflects mostly-safe profile with some flagged ingredients in specific SKUs. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Market Basket, Market Basket Inc. food safe? ▼
Market Basket, Market Basket Inc. has an average safety score of 95/100 across 69 tracked products. 20.3% of products contain flagged ingredients.
How many Market Basket, Market Basket Inc. products are tracked? ▼
Our database tracks 69 Market Basket, Market Basket Inc. products, with safety scores based on ingredient analysis from FDA and CSPI data.
Does Market Basket, Market Basket Inc. use artificial dyes? ▼
Market Basket, Market Basket Inc. has not publicly committed to removing artificial dyes. Check individual product pages for specific dye ingredients.
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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.