Ortega

Per-product safety scores across 96 indexed Ortega items, current as of May 2026, combining FDA SAFFA status, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, and state-level ingredient bans.

Avg Safety Score
98.2
Products
96
Flagged Products
16.7%
Dye Pledge
Yes
Ortega brand profile vs portfolio averages
Signal Ortega Notes
Avg safety score 98.2/100 Above-average
Products tracked 96 OpenFoodFacts US index
Flagged ingredients 16.7% FDA SAFFA + CSPI flag overlap
Public dye pledge Yes Per FDA Dye Tracker disclosures

What the Data Says About Ortega

Ortega: 96 products tracked, avg safety score 98.2/100, 16.7% of catalog has at least one flagged ingredient. Dye pledge: Yes.

Score ≥95 places Ortega in the top-decile safety tier, ingredient profiles dominated by FDA/CSPI low-concern items. Scoring methodology + dye-pledge context →

Across the 859,664 products we index overall, the average safety score is 97.6/100 - Ortega sits 0.6 points above that fleet-wide average. Among the 485 brands with 50+ products (the typical brand in that group flags 6.9% of its catalog), Ortega's 16.7% flagged share is 9.8 points above that cohort median.

Products by Ortega

Sorted by concern level (most flagged first)

Guacamole Style Dip
Undefined
4 flagged 20/100
Flavor craver taco ranch taco sauce
Condiments
1 flagged 85/100
Flavor craver taco sauce
Condiments
1 flagged 85/100
Soft Taco Kit
Undefined
1 flagged 95/100
Hot & spicy taco seasoning mix
Condiments
1 flagged 95/100
Fajita Seasoning Mix
Undefined
1 flagged 95/100
Taco seasoning
1 flagged 95/100
Taco Seasoning Mix Original
Undefined
1 flagged 95/100
Taco Seasoning Mix
Undefined
1 flagged 95/100
Fajita Seasoning Mix
Undefined
1 flagged 95/100
Fajita seasoning mix, fajita
Condiments
1 flagged 95/100
Ortego taco skillet sauce
Condiments
1 flagged 95/100
Fajita skillet sauce
Condiments
1 flagged 95/100
Ortega, fiesta flats kit
Mexican-dinner-mixes
1 flagged 95/100
Creamy Queso Sauce
1 flagged 95/100
Ortega yellow corn taco shells
100/100
Thick & Chunky Mild Salsa, Mild
100/100
Yellow corn taco shells
Mexican-dinner-mixes
100/100
Mild Original Taco Sauce
100/100
Taco Dinner Kit
Undefined
100/100
Original taco seasoning mix
Condiments
100/100
White corn taco shells
Mexican-dinner-mixes
100/100
Hot Taco Sauce
Condiments
100/100
Whole Green Chiles
Undefined
100/100
Mild Fire Roasted Diced Green Chiles
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Ortega, fire roasted whole green chiles, mild
Meals
100/100
Fire Roasted Diced Green Chiles
Undefined
100/100
Diced jalapenos
Salted-snacks
100/100
Red enchilda sauce
100/100
Thick & Chunky Medium Salsa
Undefined
100/100
Medium Original Taco Sauce
Condiments
100/100
thick & chunky medium salsa
Condiments
100/100
Whole grain corn taco shells
Mexican-dinner-mixes
100/100
Fish Taco Seasoning Mix
Undefined
100/100
Enchilada sauce
Condiments
100/100
Ortega, taco sauce, smoky chipotle, medium
Condiments
100/100
Whole Wheat Tortillas
Undefined
100/100
Hot fire roasted diced green chiles
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Ortega, street taco kit
Mexican-dinner-mixes
100/100
Ortega, street taco kit
Mexican-dinner-mixes
100/100
Hard & Soft Grande Taco Kit
Undefined
100/100
Grande Taco Hard & Soft Shells
100/100
Vegetarian Refried Beans
Undefined
100/100
Guacamole Seasoning Mix
Undefined
100/100
Taco Seasoning mix
Condiments
100/100
Taco seasoning mix, taco
Condiments
100/100
Skillet sauce
Condiments
100/100
Mild red enchilada sauce, mild red enchilada
Condiments
100/100
Flat bottom taco shells
Mexican-dinner-mixes
100/100
Fiesta flats flat bottom taco shells
Mexican-dinner-mixes
100/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ortega food safe?

Ortega has an average safety score of 98/100 across 96 tracked products. 16.7% of products contain flagged ingredients.

How many Ortega products are tracked?

Our database tracks 96 Ortega products, with safety scores based on ingredient analysis from FDA and CSPI data.

Does Ortega use artificial dyes?

Ortega 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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