A Bioengineered Food Ing ⓒ2020 Mccain Foods Usa

A Bioengineered Food Ing ⓒ2020 Mccain Foods Usa carries a safety score of 3/5 and appears in 1 indexed US food products.

Safety score 60.0%

3/5 from FDA SAFFA + CSPI Chemical Cuisine

How common is vs other flagged additives?

Number of indexed products containing each of the most common flagged additives — A Bioengineered Food Ing ⓒ2020 Mccain Foods Usa highlighted.

Indexed products containing each flagged additive. Source: Open Food Facts ingredient lists × FDA SAFFA × CSPI Chemical Cuisine.

Caramel Coloring22612Red 4021595Yellow 518987Carrageenan17853Blue 116643Yellow 613560Sucralose10490A Bioengineered Food Ing ⓒ2020 Mccain Foods Usa1
Indexed products containing each flagged additive. Source: Open Food Facts ingredient lists × FDA SAFFA × CSPI Chemical Cuisine.
Safety Score
3/5

Safety Assessment

A Bioengineered Food Ing ⓒ2020 Mccain Foods Usa has a moderate safety profile (3/5). While approved for use, some studies or consumer advocacy groups have raised questions about certain aspects of this ingredient. Consumers who prefer caution may wish to limit intake.

What the Data Says About

A Bioengineered Food Ing ⓒ2020 Mccain Foods Usa currently appears in 1 product across the OpenFoodFacts catalog we index, which gives a concrete measure of its footprint on US grocery shelves. Our internal safety score of 3/5 synthesizes FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) regulatory status with the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) Chemical Cuisine classification. These two frameworks capture different questions: regulators ask whether exposure at typical intake is acceptable, while consumer-advocacy groups examine cumulative dietary load and vulnerable-population risk.

A Bioengineered Food Ing ⓒ2020 Mccain Foods Usa serves one or more technical functions in food manufacturing — stabilization, flavor, preservation, or structural role — which explains its presence across multiple product categories in our database. Inspection and outbreak records frequently trace back to control failures around functional additives, whether through batch contamination, undisclosed substitutions, or labeling mismatches that trigger recall classifications by the FDA.

No specific concern flags are attached to A Bioengineered Food Ing ⓒ2020 Mccain Foods Usa in our current data snapshot beyond the regulatory and CSPI classifications above. That does not rule out individual sensitivity reactions, and anyone managing allergies, elimination diets, or chronic conditions should verify with a qualified healthcare professional before relying on population-level ratings.

Safety Profile at a Glance

Regulatory and safety classifications for A Bioengineered Food Ing ⓒ2020 Mccain Foods Usa
Source Classification Year
FDA SAFFA Not listed 2024
CSPI Chemical Cuisine Not rated 2024
PlainFoodSafe Score 3/5 2026
Product footprint 1 products OpenFoodFacts

FDA SAFFA database, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, OpenFoodFacts product index. See methodology.

Products Containing

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is A Bioengineered Food Ing ⓒ2020 Mccain Foods Usa safe to eat?

A Bioengineered Food Ing ⓒ2020 Mccain Foods Usa has a safety score of 3/5. Always check with a healthcare provider if you have specific dietary concerns.

What products contain A Bioengineered Food Ing ⓒ2020 Mccain Foods Usa?

A Bioengineered Food Ing ⓒ2020 Mccain Foods Usa is found in 1 products in our database, spanning various food categories and brands.

What does A Bioengineered Food Ing ⓒ2020 Mccain Foods Usa do in food?

A Bioengineered Food Ing ⓒ2020 Mccain Foods Usa serves various technical functions in food manufacturing and processing.

Where does this ingredient safety data come from?

Safety data comes from the FDA's SAFFA (Substances Added to Food) database, CSPI (Center for Science in the Public Interest) ratings, and the OpenFoodFacts product database. Product counts reflect items cataloged in OpenFoodFacts.