Santa fe style with chicken salad kit for one
by Kroger
Scores 95/100 on FDA SAFFA + CSPI ingredient analysis - 1 flagged ingredient identified.
The verdict
Santa fe style with chicken salad kit for one by Kroger scores 95/100 in PlainFoodSafe's ingredient screening. We compared its 96 labeled ingredients with FDA SAFFA regulatory records and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings; 1 ingredient is flagged for caution. This is not a recall, allergy, medical, or dietary-safety determination; check official notices and the product label for current decisions.
- 95/100
- Safe safety score
- 1
- flagged ingredient of 96 analyzed
- Group 4
- Ultra-processed
- B
- Nutri-Score nutrition grade
Computed directly from OpenFoodFacts ingredient data cross-referenced with FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings. See our methodology for the scoring formula.
What the Data Says About Santa fe style with chicken salad kit for one
Santa fe style with chicken salad kit for one by Kroger carries a composite safety score of 95/100, which we classify as "Safe" on our four-tier shelf-label framework.
The score is computed by mapping each labeled ingredient against FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) regulatory status and CSPI Chemical Cuisine classifications, then penalizing the overall product for each additive rated as caution-or-worse. Product data originates from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative catalog; safety annotations come from federal regulators and the Center for Science in the Public Interest. This score is a transparent derived index we compute from that public data, not an official FDA rating or endorsement; see the Methodology page for the exact weighting.
Our scan identified 1 flagged ingredient in this product, components that at least one official source has classified as requiring caution, targeted avoidance, or further evaluation. Flagged ingredients are the items most likely to surface in FDA inspection findings, state-level ingredient bans, or outbreak-related recall notices, so the per-ingredient breakdown below is the most useful lens for anyone screening this product for a specific dietary concern.
On the NOVA processing scale, Santa fe style with chicken salad kit for one is classified as Group 4 (Ultra-processed). NOVA measures industrial processing intensity rather than ingredient-level safety, so it complements the SAFFA and CSPI ratings: a product can be clean on additive flags but heavily processed, or lightly processed but carry individually flagged ingredients. Combining both lenses gives a fuller picture than either alone. The Nutri-Score grade of B reflects nutritional balance, calories, saturated fat, sugar, sodium versus fiber, protein, and produce content, which again is a distinct dimension from additive safety and worth weighing alongside the scores above.
Safety Profile at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| PlainFoodSafe Score | 95/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 1 | CSPI/FDA review |
| NOVA processing group | Group 4 | OpenFoodFacts |
| Nutri-Score | B | OpenFoodFacts |
Composite metric derived from FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine, OpenFoodFacts. See methodology.
How It Compares to Its Category
Among the 6,247 products we've scored in the Salted-snacks category, the average safety score is 94.8/100. Santa fe style with chicken salad kit for one scores 0.2 points above that category average (95/100 vs. 94.8/100), so it is roughly typical for shoppers screening within that category specifically, rather than against the product catalog as a whole.
Ingredient Safety Analysis
Full Ingredient List
Romaine lettuce, creamy poblano dressing (canola oil, cultured buttermilk, tomatoes, poblano chilies, water, egg yolk, distilled vinegar, maltodextrin, salt, modified corn starch, sugar, roasted garlic, jalapeno peppers, cultured dextrose, spices, red pepper, worcestershire sauce [water, high fructose corn syrup, molasses, salt, vinegar, caramel color, hydrolyzed soy protein, wheat flour, natural flavor, guar gum], xanthan gum, guar gum, natural flavor, mustard flour, chive), corn, southwest style chicken breast with rib meat (chicken breast with rib meat, water, contains 2% or less of the following: sodium lactate [preservative], potassium lactate, salt, brown sugar, sodium phosphate [preservative], chipotle pepper, garlic powder, autolyzed yeast extract, chili pepper, sugar, onion powder, spices [including cumin], sodium citrate [preservative], hydrolyzed soy protein, citric acid, sodium diacetate [preservative], disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, corn syrup solids, spice extractive, maltodextrin, xanthan gum, lime juice solids, mesquite smoke flavor), four cheese blend (monterey jack cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], cheddar cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto {vegetable color}], queso quesadilla cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], asadero cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto {vegetable color}], potato starch and powdered cellulose [to prevent caking], natamycin [a natural mold inhibitor]), tortilla strips (stone ground white corn, sunflower oil or corn oil, nacho seasoning [whey powder, salt, granular cheese {milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes}, cheddar cheese powder {milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], tomato powder, soybean oil, romano cheese powder {milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes}, cultured whey, whey protein concentrate, lactose, maltodextrin, blue cheese powder {milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes}, cultured nonfat milk powder, onion powder, buttermilk powder, lactic acid, citric acid, sodium phosphate, extractives of paprika, garlic powder, spices, sodium citrate, extractives of annatto], chili lime seasoning [whey powder, lime juice powder, sour cream powder {sour cream (cream, nonfat milk, salt, cultures), maltodextrin, disodium phosphate, silicon dioxide}], salt, spices, paprika, citric acid, extractives of paprika, spice extractive, water, trace of lime).
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Data Sources
Data as of May 2026. Source: OpenFoodFacts, FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine.
Product data from OpenFoodFacts (ODbL). Ingredient safety ratings from FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine. See our methodology for details.
This information is for reference only and does not constitute dietary or medical advice.
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