Mezzetta
Open Food Facts brand roll-up for Mezzetta, current as of September 2026. Screening averages and flag shares live in the short-answer band below. This hero only situates the catalog slice.
The short answer
Mezzetta averages 97.5/100 across the 114 of 153 tracked products that carry an ingredient list, and 11.4% of those contain at least one separately flagged ingredient. The figure summarizes Open Food Facts labels cross-referenced with FDA SAFFA and CSPI; it does not establish recall status, allergy suitability, or the composition of products outside this snapshot.
- 97.5/100
- average ingredient-screening score across 114 scored products
- 153
- tracked products in this brand roll-up
- 11.4%
- scored products with at least one flagged ingredient
- 39.1%
- of NOVA-classified products that are ultra-processed (Group 4)
Source snapshot current as of September 2026; open individual products before making a product-specific decision.
Portfolio reading
Use the distribution, then open the outliers
With 153 tracked products, the useful signal is the shape of the portfolio rather than one headline score. The current concern-sorted list begins Golden Greek Peperoncini (Pickled); Hot Banana Wax Peppers; Sweet banana wax peppers; 11.4% of records contain at least one flagged ingredient while the overall mean is 97.5/100. Open those outliers first, then compare neighboring formulations. The aggregate does not establish recall status, allergen suitability, or the composition of an item outside this snapshot.
Catalog evidence
Ingredient-list coverage comes before the score
Only 114 of 153 tracked Mezzetta records (74.5%) include an ingredient list. The remaining 39 cannot be screened, so the 97.5/100 mean describes the labelled subset rather than the whole brand.
Next check: use the product rows below to verify the labelled subset, then compare the current package for any unscored item.
What the Data Says About Mezzetta
Mezzetta: 153 products tracked, 114 with an ingredient list, avg safety score 97.5/100, 11.4% of those scored products has at least one flagged ingredient.
Because ingredient lists cover only 74.5% of tracked records, this average is a description of the labelled subset, not a brand-wide tier. The coverage gap is the dominant limitation. Scoring methodology + dye-pledge context →
Among the 804 brands with 50+ products (the typical brand in that group flags 18% of its catalog), Mezzetta's 11.4% flagged share is 6.6 points below that cohort median.
Processing mix (NOVA)
Mezzetta processing intensity
Mezzetta's NOVA-classified set is 110 products: 39.1% ultra-processed (Group 4, 43 items) with Group 3 (processed foods) largest at 63. That ultra-processed share sits 39.2 points below the 78.3% median for 1,323 brands with 50+ products. NOVA is processing intensity, not additive safety.
Shelf mix
Where Mezzetta shows up in Open Food Facts
In Open Food Facts shelf labels, Mezzetta concentrates in Salted-snacks (54, 48% of this top-five); Plant-based foods and beverages (37); Condiments (18); Baking-decorations (2); Meals (1).
Average score by leading shelf label
| Shelf | Scored n | Avg | Flagged |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salted-snacks | 54 | 96.1/100 | 18.5% |
| Plant-based foods and beverages | 33 | 97.7/100 | 9.1% |
| Condiments | 16 | 100/100 | 0% |
| Baking-decorations | 2 | 100/100 | 0% |
Cohort context
Flagged-ingredient share among large brands
Mezzetta's 11.4% flagged share is measured across 114 scored products. The chart places that rate against the 50 brands with 50+ scored products in this snapshot, the same qualifying cohort used on the rankings page.
Mezzetta flagged share vs large-brand cohort
11.4% of scored products carry at least one flagged ingredient
11% 0th percentile is at or above the flagged share of 0% of the 50 qualifying brands we track
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more qualifying brands. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Distribution as text
- 0%–10%
- 0 qualifying brands (0%)
- 10%–20%
- 0 qualifying brands (0%)
- 20%–30%
- 0 qualifying brands (0%)
- 30%–40%
- 0 qualifying brands (0%)
- 40%–50%
- 0 qualifying brands (0%)
- 50%–60%
- 0 qualifying brands (0%)
- 60%–70%
- 0 qualifying brands (0%)
- 70%–80%
- 3 qualifying brands (6%)
- 80%–90%
- 25 qualifying brands (50%)
- 90% and above
- 22 qualifying brands (44%)
Source Open Food Facts × FDA SAFFA × CSPI · September 2026
Portfolio shape
How scores cluster inside this brand
The brand average (97.5/100) summarizes 114 scored products. This distribution shows whether that mean sits on a tight cluster or a wide spread, a few low-scoring SKUs can matter even when the headline average looks strong.
Mezzetta product score distribution
Brand average 97.5/100 across 114 scored products
98 11th percentile sits above 11% of the 114 scored products we track
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored products. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Distribution as text
- 70–80
- 11 scored products (10%)
- 90–100
- 2 scored products (2%)
- 100 and above
- 101 scored products (89%)
Source Open Food Facts product labels × FDA SAFFA × CSPI · September 2026
Mezzetta relies most on Yellow 5, an industry staple
Across the 114 Mezzetta products scored here, Yellow 5 appears in 11. It is used by 2,320 other brands in this database (6.6% of them), so its presence says more about the category than about this brand. A flag records that a named source raised a concern about an ingredient. It is not a finding that a product is unsafe to eat.
| Flagged ingredient | Mezzetta products | Why it is flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow 5 | 11 | FDA voluntary phase-out target 2027-12-31 (a request, not a ban) · Restricted: California (schools) |
| Carrageenan | 2 | Concern recorded by a review body; no ban cited |
Counts are products in this database whose ingredient list names the flagged ingredient. Flags come from FDA enforcement actions, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings and US state ingredient laws; see the methodology for how each source is applied.
Visible product sample
Label complexity does not determine the screening result
Each point is one of the 50 concern-sorted Mezzetta records shown below. Horizontal position is the number of resolved ingredients on that product's stored label; vertical position is its source-derived screening score. The dashed medians (9 ingredients and 100/100) divide this displayed sample only. A longer label is not automatically worse: open a specific product to inspect its flagged rows and source coverage.
- Shown records
- 50
- Median label
- 9 ingredients
- Median score
- 100/100
The outlined point is Golden Greek Peperoncini (Pickled), the displayed record with the most flagged ingredients (1). Bubble size represents flagged ingredient count plus one, so zero-flagged products remain visible. The score is derived from FDA SAFFA and CSPI fields; this chart does not establish recall status, dietary suitability, or a health outcome.
Read the plotted values
- Golden Greek Peperoncini (Pickled): 8 resolved ingredients, 75/100, 1 flagged.
- Hot Banana Wax Peppers: 9 resolved ingredients, 75/100, 1 flagged.
- Sweet banana wax peppers: 9 resolved ingredients, 75/100, 1 flagged.
- Hot Chili Peppers: 8 resolved ingredients, 75/100, 1 flagged.
- Garlic & Dill Golden Peperoncini: 8 resolved ingredients, 75/100, 1 flagged.
- Sliced Golden Greek Peperoncini: 9 resolved ingredients, 75/100, 1 flagged.
- Golden Greek Peperoncini: 8 resolved ingredients, 75/100, 1 flagged.
- Gourmet deli sweet & hot jalapeno pepper rings: 13 resolved ingredients, 75/100, 1 flagged.
- Gourmet deli sweet & hot pepper rings: 10 resolved ingredients, 75/100, 1 flagged.
- Sliced Golden Greek Peperoncini: 7 resolved ingredients, 75/100, 1 flagged.
- Deli-sliced mild pepper rings: 9 resolved ingredients, 75/100, 1 flagged.
- Sweet bell pepper relish: 13 resolved ingredients, 95/100, 1 flagged.
- Deli-style zesty bell pepper relish, hot: 14 resolved ingredients, 95/100, 1 flagged.
- Giardiniera pickled vegetables: 16 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Mezzetta, california grape leaves: 6 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Roasted Red Bell Peppers: 4 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Spanish Queen Olives: 9 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Spanish Manzanilla Olives: 9 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Whole Fancy Colossal Green Olives: 4 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Sweet Cherry Peppers: 5 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Chicago-Style Italian Sandwich Mix Mild Giardiniera: 13 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Hot Chicago Style Giardiniera Sandwich Mix: 15 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Dilled Cauliflower: 7 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Hot Cauliflower: 6 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Mexi-mix hot n'spicy: 12 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Sliced Tamed Jalapeño Peppers: 8 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Sliced Hot Jalapeno Peppers: 7 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Deli-Sliced Hot Cherry Peppers: 7 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Deli-Sliced Sweet Bell Pepper Sandwich Strips: 7 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Yellow & Red Roasted Peppers: 6 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Garlic Olives: 5 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Jalapeño Garlic Olives: 6 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Spanish Smoked Paprika Olives, Spanish Smoked Paprika: 14 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Appetizer olives pitted kalamata with orange zest: 9 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Artisan Blend Appetizer Olives In Dipping Oil: 24 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Appetizer Olives Petite Blend In Dipping Oil: 12 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Italian Plum Tomato Delicate Marinara: 8 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Caramelized onion & butter indulgent marinara: 7 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Whole garlic & sweet basil marinara: 8 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Parmigiano reggiano marinara: 18 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Calabrian Chili Spicy Marinara: 9 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Truffle, Porcini & Cream Marinara: 13 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Italian Mix Giardiniera: 16 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Mezzetta, roasted bell pepper strips & caramelized onions: 7 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Mezzetta, gourmet deli tri-color roasted bell pepper strips: 8 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Everything Spread, Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil, Mild: 14 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Savory garlic: 17 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Olive, parmesan & garlic everything spread: 16 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Hot chili pepper: 6 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Cilantro & parsley chimichurri: 11 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
Products by Mezzetta
Showing 50 display-quality records, sorted by concern level (most flagged first); 103 tracked records with unusable upstream names remain in the aggregate but are not shown.
Nationwide brands with similar catalog profiles
Two PlainFoodSafe-derived peer sets for Mezzetta: closest on tracked product count (153 here) and closest on average ingredient screening score (97.5/100 here). Rows stay link-disjoint so each axis is a distinct neighborhood, not a largest-catalog strip.
Similar product count
Nearest other brands by Open Food Facts product count (floored at ≥50).
Similar average screening score
Nearest other brands by average ingredient screening score (floored at ≥50 scored products), distinct from the count row.
Counts and averages from Open Food Facts labels screened against FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine; neither axis is a health outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mezzetta food safe? ▼
Mezzetta has an average safety score of 98/100 across the 114 of 153 tracked products that carry an ingredient list. 11.4% of those contain flagged ingredients.
How many Mezzetta products are tracked? ▼
Our database tracks 153 Mezzetta products. 114 include an ingredient list and can be screened against FDA SAFFA and CSPI data; 39 cannot be scored from this snapshot.
How processed is the Mezzetta catalog? ▼
Mezzetta has 110 NOVA-classified products; 39.1% are ultra-processed (Group 4, 43 items) and Group 3 is the largest slice. NOVA describes processing intensity, not whether additives on a label are flagged.
Which shelves dominate the Mezzetta catalog? ▼
In Open Food Facts shelf labels, Mezzetta concentrates in Salted-snacks (54, 48% of this top-five); Plant-based foods and beverages (37); Condiments (18); Baking-decorations (2); Meals (1).
Does Mezzetta use artificial dyes? ▼
Open the individual product pages below to see which Mezzetta items list a synthetic dye on their label. For whether the company has committed to removing dyes, the FDA and CSPI both publish corporate-commitment trackers; we no longer restate those commitments here.
What to do with this Mezzetta profile
Use this roll-up as orientation, then verify the specific package you hold against its ingredient panel and the named official sources.
- Start with Golden Greek Peperoncini (Pickled), the displayed product with the most flagged ingredients (1) in this sample. Open the outlier product
- Yellow 5 appears in 11 scored Mezzetta products, review why each source flags it before treating the brand average as uniform. Review flagged ingredient counts
- Compare Mezzetta's 97.5/100 average and 11.4% flagged share against other brands before treating either figure as a recall or clearance signal. Brand safety rankings
- Cross-check any additive concern against FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine rather than relying on this derived index alone. Scoring methodology
A flagged ingredient records a source concern, not a recall, ban, or medical clearance. Always verify the current package label and consult official sources for product-specific decisions.
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.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.
Every figure on PlainFoodSafe is rendered directly from OpenFoodFacts and FDA data, no number is typed in by an editor. Brand figures are computed directly from OpenFoodFacts and FDA data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of September 2026.
