Velveeta

Per-product safety scores across 115 indexed Velveeta items, current as of May 2026, combining FDA SAFFA status, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, and state-level ingredient bans.

Avg Safety Score
97.0
Products
115
Flagged Products
8.7%
Dye Pledge
Yes
Velveeta brand profile vs portfolio averages
Signal Velveeta Notes
Avg safety score 97.0/100 Above-average
Products tracked 115 OpenFoodFacts US index
Flagged ingredients 8.7% FDA SAFFA + CSPI flag overlap
Public dye pledge Yes Per FDA Dye Tracker disclosures

What the Data Says About Velveeta

Velveeta: 115 products tracked, avg safety score 97.0/100, 8.7% of catalog has at least one flagged ingredient. Dye pledge: Yes.

Score ≥95 places Velveeta 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 - Velveeta sits 0.6 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), Velveeta's 8.7% flagged share is 1.8 points above that cohort median.

Products by Velveeta

Sorted by concern level (most flagged first)

Ultimate Cheeseburger Mac Cheese Sauce with Pasta & Seasonings
Plant-based foods and beverages
4 flagged 0/100
Ultimate Cheeseburger Mac One Pan Dinner Kits
Meals
4 flagged 0/100
Velveeta, Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Plant-based foods and beverages
2 flagged 50/100
Classic Lasagna Dinner Kit
Plant-based foods and beverages
1 flagged 75/100
CHICKEN BACON RANCH
Meals
1 flagged 85/100
Velveeta Shells & Cheese Bacon
1 flagged 85/100
Stuffed grilled cheese
Frozen foods
1 flagged 95/100
Stuffed grilled cheese
Frozen foods
1 flagged 95/100
Skillet Meals Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac & Cheese
Meals
100/100
Shells & Cheese
Plant-based foods and beverages
100/100
Shells & Cheese
100/100
Rotini & Cheese Creamy Cheese Sauce With 50% Whole Grain Rotini Pasta, Whole Grain
Meals
100/100
Shells & Cheese
100/100
Creamy Beef Stroganoff
100/100
Chicken Alfredo
100/100
Queso blanco pasteurized recipe cheese product
100/100
Sharp Cheddar Pasteurized Recipe Cheese Product, Sharp Cheddar
Dairies
100/100
Shredded Pasteurized Prepared Cheese
Undefined
100/100
Grilled cheese sandwich
100/100
Velveeta Shells & Cheese
100/100
Pasteurized Recipe Product With Jalapeo Peppers Cheese
Dairies
100/100
Cheesy Potatoes
Meals
100/100
Shells & Cheese Queso Blanco Microwaveable Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce, Shells & Cheese
Meals
100/100
Velveeta chicken alfredo cheesy bowl
100/100
Cheesy lasagna with meat sauce bowl singles
100/100
Cheesy Skillets Dinner Kit
Meals
100/100
Cheesy Casseroles Dinner Kit, Chicken Pot Pie
Meals
100/100
Velveeta cheesy bowls
100/100
Jalapeno slices
100/100
Shreds, Cheddar
100/100
Shreds, Shredded Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Preduct, Mozzarella
100/100
Velveeta Shells & Cheese
100/100
Shredded Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product
Undefined
100/100
Cheesy double decker taco dinner kit
100/100
Shreds, Mozzarella
Dairies
100/100
Jalapeno cheese sauce
100/100
Pasteurized Recipe Cheese Product, Original
Dairies
100/100
Queso Blanco Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product
Dairies
100/100
Pasteurized Prepared Cheddar Cheese Product, Sharp
Dairies
100/100
Original Shell Pasta & Creamy Cheese Sauce, Original
Meals
100/100
Mexican Style Cheddar Blend Shreds
Dairies
100/100
Mexican Style Shredded Cheddar Cheese Blend
Dairies
100/100
Jalapeno Cheese Sauce, Jalapeno
Condiments
100/100
Original shells cheese microwavable cups
100/100
Velveeta Bold, Chipotle Shells & Cheese
100/100
Velveeta Shreds
100/100
Shredded Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Queso Blanco
100/100
Velveeta Shreds
Dairies
100/100
Velveeta shreds mexican blend
100/100
Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original
100/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Velveeta food safe?

Velveeta has an average safety score of 97/100 across 115 tracked products. 8.7% of products contain flagged ingredients.

How many Velveeta products are tracked?

Our database tracks 115 Velveeta products, with safety scores based on ingredient analysis from FDA and CSPI data.

Does Velveeta use artificial dyes?

Velveeta has made a public commitment to remove artificial dyes from their products.

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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