Purple Cow
Per-product safety scores across 89 indexed Purple Cow items, current as of May 2026, combining FDA SAFFA status, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, and state-level ingredient bans.
| Signal | Purple Cow | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Avg safety score | 82.5/100 | Mid-range |
| Products tracked | 89 | OpenFoodFacts US index |
| Flagged ingredients | 84.3% | FDA SAFFA + CSPI flag overlap |
| Public dye pledge | No | Per FDA Dye Tracker disclosures |
What the Data Says About Purple Cow
Purple Cow: 89 products tracked, avg safety score 82.5/100, 84.3% of catalog has at least one flagged ingredient. Dye pledge: No.
Score <85 indicates a meaningful share of the Purple Cow catalog contains FDA/CSPI flagged additives, review individual product pages for specifics. Scoring methodology + dye-pledge context →
Across the 859,664 products we index overall, the average safety score is 97.6/100 - Purple Cow sits 15.1 points below that fleet-wide average. Among the 485 brands with 50+ products (the typical brand in that group flags 6.9% of its catalog), Purple Cow's 84.3% flagged share is 77.4 points above that cohort median.
Products by Purple Cow
Sorted by concern level (most flagged first)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Purple Cow food safe? ▼
Purple Cow has an average safety score of 83/100 across 89 tracked products. 84.3% of products contain flagged ingredients.
How many Purple Cow products are tracked? ▼
Our database tracks 89 Purple Cow products, with safety scores based on ingredient analysis from FDA and CSPI data.
Does Purple Cow use artificial dyes? ▼
Purple Cow 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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