Quaker, Quaker Oats

Per-product safety scores across 33 indexed Quaker, Quaker Oats items — combining FDA SAFFA status, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, and state-level ingredient bans.

Avg Safety Score
96.8
Products
33
Flagged Products
24.2%
Dye Pledge
No
Quaker, Quaker Oats brand profile vs portfolio averages
Signal Quaker, Quaker Oats Notes
Avg safety score 96.8/100 Above-average
Products tracked 33 OpenFoodFacts US index
Flagged ingredients 24.2% FDA SAFFA + CSPI flag overlap
Public dye pledge No Per FDA Dye Tracker disclosures

What the Data Says About

Quaker, Quaker Oats: 33 products tracked, avg safety score 96.8/100, 24.2% of catalog has at least one flagged ingredient. Dye pledge: No.

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

Safety scores weigh each product's ingredient list against FDA additive guidance and Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) concern ratings, then average across the brand's tracked catalog. A flagged ingredient is not a recall or a ban — it marks an additive that one of these authorities lists for caution, such as a synthetic dye, a nitrite preservative, or a high-intensity sweetener. Scores shift as brands reformulate and as the underlying datasets refresh, so a brand-level average is a starting point, not a verdict — open the individual product pages for the detail behind any number.

Products by

Sorted by concern level (most flagged first)

Quaker Instant Grits Red Eye Gravy & Country Ham (12-1 Oz) 12 Ounce 12 Count Paper Pouch
Plant-based foods and beverages
2 flagged 70/100
Cinnamon oatmeal squares
Plant-based foods and beverages
1 flagged 85/100
Chewy yogurt granola bars
Plant-based foods and beverages
1 flagged 85/100
Instant grits country bacon flavor
Plant-based foods and beverages
1 flagged 95/100
Lite Syrup, Original
Sweeteners
1 flagged 95/100
Blueberry breakfast squares soft baked bars, blueberry
Snacks
1 flagged 95/100
Hershey'S, Premium Cookie Mix, Cookies'N'Creme
Snacks
100/100
Instant grits cheese lovers variety
100/100
Quaker flavor variety instant grits
100/100
Quaker smooth and creamy texture
100/100
Squares crunchy oat cereal, brown sugar
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola bars
Snacks
100/100
Instant oatmeal express cups
100/100
Toasted coconut & almond overnight oats, toasted coconut & almond
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Quaker instant oatmeal caramel coconut
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Quaker Chewy Variety Pack
100/100
Kids organic whole grain bites (Strawberey)
100/100
Blueberries & cream instant oatmeal
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Instant oatmeat cocoa & sea salt
100/100
Strawberrries & Cream instant oatmeal
100/100
Quaker buffalo ranch rice crisps
Snacks
100/100
INSTANT OATMEAL Blueberry Strawberry
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Oatmeal squares Golden maple
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Fruity Fun Granola Bars
Snacks
100/100
Quaker rice chips
100/100
Chewy Mini Dipps
100/100
Instant oatmeal
100/100
Baked Flats Cranberry Almond
Snacks
100/100
Strawberry baked squares with fruit filling soft baked bars
Snacks
100/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quaker, Quaker Oats food safe?

Quaker, Quaker Oats has an average safety score of 97/100 across 33 tracked products. 24.2% of products contain flagged ingredients.

How many Quaker, Quaker Oats products are tracked?

Our database tracks 33 Quaker, Quaker Oats products, with safety scores based on ingredient analysis from FDA and CSPI data.

Does Quaker, Quaker Oats use artificial dyes?

Quaker, Quaker Oats has not publicly committed to removing artificial dyes. Check individual product pages for specific dye ingredients.

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.