Panda Express

Per-product safety scores across 305 indexed Panda Express items, current as of May 2026, combining FDA SAFFA status, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, and state-level ingredient bans.

Avg Safety Score
99.3
Products
305
Flagged Products
7.9%
Dye Pledge
No
Panda Express brand profile vs portfolio averages
Signal Panda Express Notes
Avg safety score 99.3/100 Above-average
Products tracked 305 OpenFoodFacts US index
Flagged ingredients 7.9% FDA SAFFA + CSPI flag overlap
Public dye pledge No Per FDA Dye Tracker disclosures

What the Data Says About Panda Express

Panda Express: 305 products tracked, avg safety score 99.3/100, 7.9% of catalog has at least one flagged ingredient. Dye pledge: No.

Score ≥95 places Panda Express 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 - Panda Express sits 1.7 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), Panda Express's 7.9% flagged share is 1 points above that cohort median.

Products by Panda Express

Sorted by concern level (most flagged first)

Chow Mein - Cub Meal
Plant-based foods and beverages
3 flagged 45/100
Mandarin Teriyaki Sauce
Condiments
1 flagged 95/100
Kung pao stir fry sauce
Condiments
1 flagged 95/100
Beijing Beef - Cub Meal
Meats and their products
1 flagged 95/100
Broccoli Beef
Meals
1 flagged 95/100
Broccoli Beef - Cub Meal
Meals
1 flagged 95/100
Black Pepper Angus Entree
Meals
1 flagged 95/100
Black Pepper Angus Steak - Cub Meal
Meals
1 flagged 95/100
Black Pepper Chicken
Meats and their products
1 flagged 95/100
Black Pepper Chicken - Cub Meal
Meats and their products
1 flagged 95/100
Eggplant Tofu
Plant-based foods and beverages
1 flagged 95/100
Eggplant Tofu - Cub Meal
Plant-based foods and beverages
1 flagged 95/100
Honey Sesame Chicken Breast
Meats and their products
1 flagged 95/100
Honey Sesame Chicken Breast - Cub Meal
Meats and their products
1 flagged 95/100
Kung Pao Chicken
Meals
1 flagged 95/100
Kung Pao Chicken - Cub Meal
Meals
1 flagged 95/100
Original Orange Chicken
Meals
1 flagged 95/100
Original Orange Chicken - Cub Meal
Meals
1 flagged 95/100
String Bean Chicken Breast
Meals
1 flagged 95/100
String Bean Chicken Breast - Cub Meal
Meals
1 flagged 95/100
Chicken Eggroll
Meals
1 flagged 95/100
Panda Express, Lipton No Calorie Brisk Peach, Small
Beverages and beverages preparations
100/100
Sweet And Tangy Beijing Sauce
100/100
Sweet Chili Sauce
Condiments
100/100
Honey sesame sauce
100/100
Honey Walnut Sauce
100/100
Chow Mein Noodles Sause
100/100
Red Pepper Chili Sauce
100/100
Panda Express, Sobe Lean, Medium
Beverages and beverages preparations
100/100
Panda Express, 6 Crispy Shrimp, Entree
Entrees
100/100
Panda Express, Grilled Asian Chicken
Entrees
100/100
Panda Express, Mixed Vegetable, Kids
Appetizers-sides
100/100
Panda Express, String Bean Chicken Breast, Kids
Entrees
100/100
Panda Express, Mountain Dew, Small
Beverages and beverages preparations
100/100
Panda Express, Soy Sauce
Toppings-ingredients
100/100
Panda Express, SweetFire Chicken Breast
Entrees
100/100
Panda Express, Hot & Sour Soup, Bowl
Meals
100/100
Panda Express, Grilled Asian Chicken, Kids
Entrees
100/100
Panda Express, 4 Crispy Shrimp, Kids
Entrees
100/100
Panda Express, Tropicana Pink Lemonade, Medium
Beverages and beverages preparations
100/100
Panda Express, Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
Entrees
100/100
Panda Express, Mushroom Chicken
Entrees
100/100
Panda Express, Shanghai Angus Steak
Entrees
100/100
Panda Express, Eggplant Tofu, Kids
Entrees
100/100
Panda Express, Sierra Mist, Large
Beverages and beverages preparations
100/100
Panda Express, Shanghai Angus Steak
Entrees
100/100
Panda Express, China Mist Iced Tea, Medium
Beverages and beverages preparations
100/100
Panda Express, Mug Root Beer, Small
Beverages and beverages preparations
100/100
Panda Express, Fried Rice, Kids
Appetizers-sides
100/100
Panda Express, Teriyaki Chicken
Entrees
100/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Panda Express food safe?

Panda Express has an average safety score of 99/100 across 305 tracked products. 7.9% of products contain flagged ingredients.

How many Panda Express products are tracked?

Our database tracks 305 Panda Express products, with safety scores based on ingredient analysis from FDA and CSPI data.

Does Panda Express use artificial dyes?

Panda Express 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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