Sara Lee
Per-product safety scores across 124 indexed Sara Lee items, current as of May 2026, combining FDA SAFFA status, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, and state-level ingredient bans.
| Signal | Sara Lee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Avg safety score | 97.1/100 | Above-average |
| Products tracked | 124 | OpenFoodFacts US index |
| Flagged ingredients | 14.5% | FDA SAFFA + CSPI flag overlap |
| Public dye pledge | No | Per FDA Dye Tracker disclosures |
What the Data Says About Sara Lee
Sara Lee: 124 products tracked, avg safety score 97.1/100, 14.5% of catalog has at least one flagged ingredient. Dye pledge: No.
Score ≥95 places Sara Lee 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 - Sara Lee sits 0.5 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), Sara Lee's 14.5% flagged share is 7.6 points above that cohort median.
Products by Sara Lee
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sara Lee food safe? ▼
Sara Lee has an average safety score of 97/100 across 124 tracked products. 14.5% of products contain flagged ingredients.
How many Sara Lee products are tracked? ▼
Our database tracks 124 Sara Lee products, with safety scores based on ingredient analysis from FDA and CSPI data.
Does Sara Lee use artificial dyes? ▼
Sara Lee 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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