McCormick

Per-product safety scores across 220 indexed McCormick items — combining FDA SAFFA status, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, and state-level ingredient bans.

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Avg Safety Score
98.4
Products
220
Flagged Products
6.4%
Dye Pledge
Yes
McCormick brand profile vs portfolio averages
Signal McCormick Notes
Avg safety score 98.4/100 Above-average
Products tracked 220 OpenFoodFacts US index
Flagged ingredients 6.4% FDA SAFFA + CSPI flag overlap
Public dye pledge Yes Per FDA Dye Tracker disclosures

What the Data Says About

McCormick: 220 products tracked, avg safety score 98.4/100, 6.4% of catalog has at least one flagged ingredient. Dye pledge: Yes.

Score ≥95 places McCormick in the top-decile safety tier — ingredient profiles dominated by FDA/CSPI low-concern items. 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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Sorted by concern level (most flagged first)

Neon! Food Color & Egg Dye
Food additives
5 flagged 0/100
Imitation Rum Extract
Food additives
3 flagged 45/100
Green food color
Food additives
2 flagged 50/100
Bac'n Pieces Applewood Smoked Bacon Flavored Bits
Condiments
2 flagged 70/100
Bacon Flavored Chips
Condiments
1 flagged 95/100
FAJITA SEASONING MIX
Condiments
1 flagged 95/100
Premium Vanilla Flavor
Food additives
1 flagged 95/100
Au Jus Gravy Mix
Condiments
1 flagged 95/100
Brown Gravy Mix
Condiments
1 flagged 95/100
Salad Toppins
Condiments
1 flagged 95/100
Vanilla Flavor
Food additives
100/100
Ginger Ground
100/100
Garlic Powder
100/100
Pure Extract Raspberry
Food additives
100/100
Coarse Ground Black Pepper
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Scampi Seafood Sauce
Undefined
100/100
Tartar sauce, tartar
Condiments
100/100
Ground Cloves
100/100
Pure Vanilla Extract
100/100
Roasted Garlic & Herb
100/100
Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning
Herb-and-spice-mix
100/100
McCormick Chili Powder
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Cinnamon Ground
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Cinnamon Sugar
100/100
Organic Crushed Rosemary
100/100
Red Pepper Crushed
Condiments
100/100
Everything Bagel Seasoning Club
100/100
Flavor Maker Egg Topping Seasoning
100/100
Organic Roasted Saigon Cinnamon
Ground-spice
100/100
Pure Vanilla Extract
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Imitation Vanilla Flavor
100/100
Parsley Flakes
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Chicken Gravy
Condiments
100/100
ORIGINAL COUNTRY GRAVY MIX
Condiments
100/100
Extra Rich Pure Vanilla Extract
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Whole Sesame Seed
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Pure Pumpkin Pie Spice Spice Blend Extract
Cooking helpers
100/100
Black Pepper Coarse Ground
100/100
Black Peppercorn Adjustable Grinder
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Black Peppercorn Grinder
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Brown Gravy Mix
100/100
Original Taco Seasoning
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Taco Seasoning Mix
Condiments
100/100
Taco Seasoning Mix
Condiments
100/100
Ground Ginger
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
CHICKEN GRAVY
Condiments
100/100
Pure Almond Extract
Cooking helpers
100/100
DARK CHILI POWDER
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Ground Cinnamon
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Garlic Powder
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is McCormick food safe? ▼

McCormick has an average safety score of 98/100 across 220 tracked products. 6.4% of products contain flagged ingredients.

How many McCormick products are tracked? ▼

Our database tracks 220 McCormick products, with safety scores based on ingredient analysis from FDA and CSPI data.

Does McCormick use artificial dyes? ▼

McCormick has made a public commitment to remove artificial dyes from their products.

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Sources & related

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CSPI Chemical Cuisine
Additive safety ratings behind the score.
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.