Target

Per-product safety scores across 194 indexed Target items, current as of May 2026, combining FDA SAFFA status, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, and state-level ingredient bans.

Avg Safety Score
90.7
Products
194
Flagged Products
16.0%
Dye Pledge
No
Target brand profile vs portfolio averages
Signal Target Notes
Avg safety score 90.7/100 Above-average
Products tracked 194 OpenFoodFacts US index
Flagged ingredients 16.0% FDA SAFFA + CSPI flag overlap
Public dye pledge No Per FDA Dye Tracker disclosures

What the Data Says About Target

Target: 194 products tracked, avg safety score 90.7/100, 16.0% of catalog has at least one flagged ingredient. Dye pledge: No.

Score 85-95 reflects mostly-safe profile with some flagged ingredients in specific SKUs. Scoring methodology + dye-pledge context →

Across the 859,664 products we index overall, the average safety score is 97.6/100 - Target sits 6.9 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), Target's 16.0% flagged share is 9.1 points above that cohort median.

Products by Target

Sorted by concern level (most flagged first)

Target, giant sugar cookie decorating kit
Snacks
8 flagged 0/100
Ice Cream Flavored Bubble Gum
Gum
7 flagged 0/100
Target, candy canes, hot cocoa
Snacks
5 flagged 0/100
Target, gingerbread add on cookie kit
Baking-decorations
5 flagged 0/100
Milk Chocolate
Snacks
5 flagged 0/100
Gummy Butterflies
Snacks
4 flagged 0/100
Milk & White Chocolate Lamb
Snacks
4 flagged 0/100
Sour Drops Chewy Candy
Snacks
4 flagged 0/100
Dark Chocolate Covered Sandwich Cookies
Snacks
4 flagged 0/100
Target, spring mix jelly beans & gummy candy
Snacks
4 flagged 10/100
Holiday Cookie Mix
Snacks
4 flagged 10/100
Brain Specimens Crisped Rice Kit
Snacks
4 flagged 20/100
Valentine's Day Sprinkles
Baking-decorations
3 flagged 25/100
Peppermint bark with crunchy peppermint bits
Snacks
3 flagged 25/100
Gummy Wreaths Chewy Candy
Snacks
3 flagged 25/100
Holiday Decors Candy
3 flagged 45/100
Easter Nonpareils
Baking-decorations
2 flagged 50/100
Jack-o'-Lantern Cheese Balls
Snacks
2 flagged 50/100
Peppermint Candy Cones
Snacks
2 flagged 50/100
Chips & Sprinkles Cookie Mix
Snacks
2 flagged 80/100
Peppermint Twist
Snacks
1 flagged 75/100
Cherry Candies
Snacks
1 flagged 75/100
Classic house gingerbread kit
Snacks
1 flagged 85/100
Chicken Pot Pie
1 flagged 95/100
Light Egg Nog
1 flagged 95/100
Cake In A Jar Mix
Snacks
1 flagged 95/100
Cabernet Truffles
Snacks
1 flagged 95/100
Pineapple And Mango With Tajin
100/100
Organic Pumpkin Seeds Roasted Salt
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Mixed Nuts No Salt/Roasted
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Yogurt Pretzels Honey Flavored
100/100
Dried Apricots
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Organic Banana Chips Dried | Sweetened
100/100
Take and bake garlic bread
100/100
Good & gather mild cheddar cheese cracker cut slices
Dairies
100/100
Extra crunchy peanut butter
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Natural crunchy peanut butter spread
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Honey Pecan Wood Smooked Barbecue Sauce
Condiments
100/100
Chunk Light Tuna
100/100
Mongolian garlic sauce
100/100
Less Sweet Oatmilk
Beverages and beverages preparations
100/100
Taco Seasoning
100/100
Uncured beef franks
Meats and their products
100/100
Traditional Pasta Sauce
100/100
Cranberry Pumpkin Seed
100/100
White Baking Chips
100/100
Mini Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patties
100/100
Classic Guacamole Singles
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Salted carmel chocolate chip cookie thins
100/100
Cashew butter chocolate chip
100/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Target food safe?

Target has an average safety score of 91/100 across 194 tracked products. 16.0% of products contain flagged ingredients.

How many Target products are tracked?

Our database tracks 194 Target products, with safety scores based on ingredient analysis from FDA and CSPI data.

Does Target use artificial dyes?

Target 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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