Wal-Mart
Per-product safety scores across 55 indexed Wal-Mart items, current as of May 2026, combining FDA SAFFA status, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, and state-level ingredient bans.
| Signal | Wal-Mart | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Avg safety score | 94.5/100 | Above-average |
| Products tracked | 55 | OpenFoodFacts US index |
| Flagged ingredients | 16.4% | FDA SAFFA + CSPI flag overlap |
| Public dye pledge | No | Per FDA Dye Tracker disclosures |
What the Data Says About Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart: 55 products tracked, avg safety score 94.5/100, 16.4% 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 - Wal-Mart sits 3.1 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), Wal-Mart's 16.4% flagged share is 9.5 points above that cohort median.
Products by Wal-Mart
Sorted by concern level (most flagged first)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wal-Mart food safe? ▼
Wal-Mart has an average safety score of 95/100 across 55 tracked products. 16.4% of products contain flagged ingredients.
How many Wal-Mart products are tracked? ▼
Our database tracks 55 Wal-Mart products, with safety scores based on ingredient analysis from FDA and CSPI data.
Does Wal-Mart use artificial dyes? ▼
Wal-Mart 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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