Market Essentials
Per-product safety scores across 36 indexed Market Essentials items, current as of May 2026, combining FDA SAFFA status, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, and state-level ingredient bans.
| Signal | Market Essentials | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Avg safety score | 78.1/100 | Mid-range |
| Products tracked | 36 | OpenFoodFacts US index |
| Flagged ingredients | 47.2% | FDA SAFFA + CSPI flag overlap |
| Public dye pledge | No | Per FDA Dye Tracker disclosures |
What the Data Says About Market Essentials
Market Essentials: 36 products tracked, avg safety score 78.1/100, 47.2% of catalog has at least one flagged ingredient. Dye pledge: No.
Score <85 indicates a meaningful share of the Market Essentials catalog contains FDA/CSPI flagged additives, review individual product pages for specifics. Scoring methodology + dye-pledge context →
Across the 859,664 products we index overall, the average safety score is 97.6/100 - Market Essentials sits 19.5 points below that fleet-wide average.
Products by Market Essentials
Sorted by concern level (most flagged first)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Market Essentials food safe? ▼
Market Essentials has an average safety score of 78/100 across 36 tracked products. 47.2% of products contain flagged ingredients.
How many Market Essentials products are tracked? ▼
Our database tracks 36 Market Essentials products, with safety scores based on ingredient analysis from FDA and CSPI data.
Does Market Essentials use artificial dyes? ▼
Market Essentials 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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