Pics
Open Food Facts brand roll-up for Pics, 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
Pics averages 93.3/100 across the 60 of 242 tracked products that carry an ingredient list, and 21.7% 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.
- 93.3/100
- average ingredient-screening score across 60 scored products
- 242
- tracked products in this brand roll-up
- 21.7%
- scored products with at least one flagged ingredient
- 57.4%
- 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 242 tracked products, the useful signal is the shape of the portfolio rather than one headline score. The current concern-sorted list begins Salt Water Taffy Flavored Sweet Summer Candy, Salt Water Taffy; Vanilla Ice Cream With Peppermint Stick Candy Pieces, Peppermint; Strawberry Watermelon Liquid Water Enhancer; 21.7% of records contain at least one flagged ingredient while the overall mean is 93.3/100. 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 60 of 242 tracked Pics records (24.8%) include an ingredient list. The remaining 182 cannot be screened, so the 93.3/100 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 Pics
Pics: 242 products tracked, 60 with an ingredient list, avg safety score 93.3/100, 21.7% of those scored products has at least one flagged ingredient.
Because ingredient lists cover only 24.8% 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), Pics's 21.7% flagged share is 3.7 points above that cohort median.
Processing mix (NOVA)
Pics processing intensity
Pics's NOVA-classified set is 61 products: 57.4% ultra-processed (Group 4, 35 items) with Group 4 (ultra-processed) largest at 35. That ultra-processed share sits 20.9 points below the 78.3% median for 1,323 brands with 50+ products. NOVA is processing intensity, not additive safety.
Shelf mix
Where Pics shows up in Open Food Facts
In Open Food Facts shelf labels, Pics concentrates in Plant-based foods and beverages (29, 47% of this top-five); Condiments (11); Snacks (10); Dairies (7); Desserts (5).
Average score by leading shelf label
| Shelf | Scored n | Avg | Flagged |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant-based foods and beverages | 19 | 98.9/100 | 5.3% |
| Condiments | 8 | 100/100 | 0% |
| Snacks | 7 | 65.7/100 | 71.4% |
| Dairies | 5 | 100/100 | 0% |
| Desserts | 5 | 85/100 | 60% |
Cohort context
Flagged-ingredient share among large brands
Pics's 21.7% flagged share is measured across 60 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.
Pics flagged share vs large-brand cohort
21.7% of scored products carry at least one flagged ingredient
22% 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 (93.3/100) summarizes 60 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.
Pics product score distribution
Brand average 93.3/100 across 60 scored products
93 18th percentile sits above 18% of the 60 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
- 0–10
- 1 scored products (2%)
- 40–50
- 2 scored products (3%)
- 50–60
- 1 scored products (2%)
- 60–70
- 1 scored products (2%)
- 70–80
- 2 scored products (3%)
- 80–90
- 1 scored products (2%)
- 90–100
- 5 scored products (8%)
- 100 and above
- 47 scored products (78%)
Source Open Food Facts product labels × FDA SAFFA × CSPI · September 2026
Pics relies most on Blue 1, an industry staple
Across the 60 Pics products scored here, Blue 1 appears in 4. It is used by 1,963 other brands in this database (5.6% 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 | Pics products | Why it is flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Blue 1 | 4 | FDA voluntary phase-out target 2027-12-31 (a request, not a ban) · Restricted: California (schools) |
| Carrageenan | 4 | Concern recorded by a review body; no ban cited |
| Red 40 | 4 | FDA voluntary phase-out target 2027-12-31 (a request, not a ban) · Restricted: California (schools) |
| Caramel Coloring | 3 | Restricted: California (Prop 65 warning for 4-MEI) |
| Polysorbate 80 | 3 | Concern recorded by a review body; no ban cited |
| Sucralose | 2 | Concern recorded by a review body; no ban cited |
| Titanium Dioxide | 2 | Restricted: EU (banned); California (under review) |
| Yellow 5 | 2 | FDA voluntary phase-out target 2027-12-31 (a request, not a ban) · Restricted: California (schools) |
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 Pics 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 (11 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
- 11 ingredients
- Median score
- 100/100
The outlined point is Salt Water Taffy Flavored Sweet Summer Candy, Salt Water Taffy, the displayed record with the most flagged ingredients (8). 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
- Salt Water Taffy Flavored Sweet Summer Candy, Salt Water Taffy: 20 resolved ingredients, 0/100, 8 flagged.
- Vanilla Ice Cream With Peppermint Stick Candy Pieces, Peppermint: 19 resolved ingredients, 40/100, 4 flagged.
- Strawberry Watermelon Liquid Water Enhancer: 17 resolved ingredients, 45/100, 3 flagged.
- Gummy Bears: 18 resolved ingredients, 50/100, 2 flagged.
- Red, White & Blue Gummy Bears Flavored Sweet Summer Candy, Red, White & Blue Gummy Bears: 18 resolved ingredients, 60/100, 2 flagged.
- Sweet Gherkins: 11 resolved ingredients, 80/100, 2 flagged.
- Butter Pecan: 22 resolved ingredients, 90/100, 2 flagged.
- Egg Nog Salt Water Taffy Flavored Winter Treats, Egg Nog Salt Water Taffy: 8 resolved ingredients, 75/100, 1 flagged.
- Blue Gummy Sharks Flavored Sweet Summer Candy, Blue Gummy Sharks: 10 resolved ingredients, 75/100, 1 flagged.
- CREAMY CAESAR DRESSING: 25 resolved ingredients, 95/100, 1 flagged.
- Philly Cheesesteak Style With Mozzarella Cheese, Seasoned Beef, Onions & Green Pepper Stone Baked Crust Pizza, Philly Cheesesteak Style: 57 resolved ingredients, 95/100, 1 flagged.
- Chicken Fajita Recipe With Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese, Onions, Green & Red Peppers Stone Baked Crust Pizza, Chicken Fajita Recipe: 57 resolved ingredients, 95/100, 1 flagged.
- Peanut butter cup ice cream: 27 resolved ingredients, 95/100, 1 flagged.
- Ketchup: 8 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Classic: 1 resolved ingredient, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- SHELLS & 3 CHEESE DINNER: 31 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Pics Potato Chips Original: 18 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Black Bean & Corn Salsa: 15 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Ground Chili Powder: 5 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Raw Chopped Walnuts: 1 resolved ingredient, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Mac & cheese blend shredded cheese: 26 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Tomato Ketchup, Tomato: 8 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Tomato Ketchup, Tomato: 8 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Hawaiian 30 Minute Marinade, Hawaiian: 31 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Deli Style Sliced Cheese Mozzarella Low Moisture Part-Skim: 4 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Chunky Peanut Butter: 2 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Natural Creamy Peanut butter: 2 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Pitted Dates: 1 resolved ingredient, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Cornbread Bread Mix, Cornbread: 18 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Flaky, Cheesy And With A Robust Garlic Flavor Biscuit Mix, Cheesy Garlic: 17 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Dry Roasted Macadamias: 2 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Roasted salted cashews whole: 7 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Cold Brew Cookie Dough Ice Cream, Cold Brew Cookie Dough: 26 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Enhanced Alkaline Water + Electrolytes: 4 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Granola Chocolate Peanut Butter: 16 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Strawberry Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert, Strawberry: 12 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Classic Taco Seasoning Mix, Classic Taco: 11 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Picante Sauce: 10 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Traditional Pasta Sauce No Sugar Added: 10 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Ketchup: 7 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Quick Rolled Oats: 4 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Chewy Granola Bars Chocolate Chip: 26 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Greek yogurt: 11 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Nonfat Vanilla Greek Yogurt Cup: 7 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Capers: 3 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Low Fat Honey Graham Crackers: 20 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Freshly Frozen Blueberries: 1 resolved ingredient, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Tomato, Basil & Garlic Pasta Sauce: 13 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Classic Pinto Beans: 5 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Hot Chili Sriracha Sauce, Hot Chili: 6 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
Products by Pics
Showing 50 display-quality records, sorted by concern level (most flagged first); 192 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 Pics: closest on tracked product count (242 here) and closest on average ingredient screening score (93.3/100 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 Pics food safe? ▼
Pics has an average safety score of 93/100 across the 60 of 242 tracked products that carry an ingredient list. 21.7% of those contain flagged ingredients.
How many Pics products are tracked? ▼
Our database tracks 242 Pics products. 60 include an ingredient list and can be screened against FDA SAFFA and CSPI data; 182 cannot be scored from this snapshot.
How processed is the Pics catalog? ▼
Pics has 61 NOVA-classified products; 57.4% are ultra-processed (Group 4, 35 items) and Group 4 is the largest slice. NOVA describes processing intensity, not whether additives on a label are flagged.
Which shelves dominate the Pics catalog? ▼
In Open Food Facts shelf labels, Pics concentrates in Plant-based foods and beverages (29, 47% of this top-five); Condiments (11); Snacks (10); Dairies (7); Desserts (5).
Does Pics use artificial dyes? ▼
Open the individual product pages below to see which Pics 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 Pics 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 Salt Water Taffy Flavored Sweet Summer Candy, Salt Water Taffy, the displayed product with the most flagged ingredients (8) in this sample. Open the outlier product
- Blue 1 appears in 4 scored Pics products, review why each source flags it before treating the brand average as uniform. Review flagged ingredient counts
- Compare Pics's 93.3/100 average and 21.7% 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.
