Publix
Per-product safety scores across 1,935 indexed Publix items, current as of May 2026, combining FDA SAFFA status, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, and state-level ingredient bans.
| Signal | Publix | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Avg safety score | 98.8/100 | Above-average |
| Products tracked | 1,935 | OpenFoodFacts US index |
| Flagged ingredients | 6.5% | FDA SAFFA + CSPI flag overlap |
| Public dye pledge | No | Per FDA Dye Tracker disclosures |
What the Data Says About Publix
Publix: 1,935 products tracked, avg safety score 98.8/100, 6.5% of catalog has at least one flagged ingredient. Dye pledge: No.
Score ≥95 places Publix 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 - Publix sits 1.2 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), Publix's 6.5% flagged share is 0.4 points below that cohort median.
Products by Publix
Sorted by concern level (most flagged first)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Publix food safe? ▼
Publix has an average safety score of 99/100 across 1935 tracked products. 6.5% of products contain flagged ingredients.
How many Publix products are tracked? ▼
Our database tracks 1,935 Publix products, with safety scores based on ingredient analysis from FDA and CSPI data.
Does Publix use artificial dyes? ▼
Publix 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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