ear wax removal from Rite Aid
by Rite Aid
ear wax removal from Rite Aid by Rite Aid receives a safety score of 100/100 based on ingredient analysis using FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) data and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings. None of the ingredients in this product are flagged for safety concerns by FDA or CSPI databases. Product label data is sourced from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative database. See the full ingredient breakdown and safety assessment below.
What the Data Says About
ear wax removal from Rite Aid by Rite Aid carries a composite safety score of 100/100, 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.
Our scan did not identify any ingredients in this product that FDA SAFFA or CSPI Chemical Cuisine data flags as requiring caution or avoidance at the time of analysis. That is a meaningful clean-label signal, though it does not account for personal allergens, regional recalls, or inspection findings not reflected in federal additive databases. The per-ingredient breakdown below shows the source-level classification for each component.
A NOVA processing classification is not available for this product in the OpenFoodFacts snapshot we use. NOVA captures processing intensity separately from additive safety, and where both are available the combined view is more informative than either alone for households tracking ultra-processed food intake or ingredient-level exposure.
Safety Profile at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| PlainFoodSafe Score | 100/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 0 | CSPI/FDA review |
| NOVA processing group | Not classified | OpenFoodFacts |
| Nutri-Score | Not available | OpenFoodFacts |
Composite metric derived from FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine, OpenFoodFacts. See methodology.
Ingredient Safety Analysis
Full Ingredient List
carbamide peroxide 6.5%. purpose earwax removal aid use for occasional use as an aid to soften, loosen and remove excessive earwax. warnings for external use only ask a doctor before use if you have. ear drainage or discharge in the ear ear pain, irritation, or rash recently had ear surgery dizziness an injury or perforation (hole) of the eardrum when using this product avoid contact with the eyes stop use and ask a doctor if you need to use for more than four days excessive earwax remains after a four day treatment with this product keep out of the reach of children. if swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away. directions for use in the ear only remove any hearing aids before use adults and children over 12 yrs of age: tilt head to the side and place 5 to 10 drops into the ear canal. tip of applicator should not enter into the ear canal keep drops in ear for several minutes by keeping head tilted sideways or placing cotton in the ear. use twice daily for up to 4 days if needed, or as directed by a doctor any wax remaining after treatment may be removed by gently flushing the ear with warm water, using a soft rubber bulb ear syringe. children under 12 yrs of age: consult a physician. continued *this product is not manufactured or
Data Sources
Data as of 2025. 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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