Apples (Sitter)
by Gerber
Contains 1 flagged ingredient
Apples (Sitter) by Gerber receives a safety score of 75/100 based on ingredient analysis using FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) data and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings. The product contains 1 ingredient that have been flagged for potential safety concerns by regulatory or consumer advocacy 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
Apples (Sitter) by Gerber carries a composite safety score of 75/100, which we classify as "Caution" 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 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.
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 | 75/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 1 | 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
Inner units not labeled for retail sale NASEDIENTS: APPLES, VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID) GERBER PRODUCTS COMPANY - FREMONT, MI 49413, USA Nutrition Facts 2 servings Serv size 1 tub Calories per serving Amount/serving Total Fat 0g Sodium 5mg Total Carb 14g % DV Amount/serving Fiber 1g Total Sugars 12g 15% Incl 0g Added Sugars Protein 0g Vit D 0% • Calcium 0% • Iron 0% • Potas 10% • Vit C 45% Not a significant source of sat fat, trans fat, and cholesterol 15000 07607 8 % DV Read below before serving • Do not use if Foil Seal is broken or missing • Refrigerate after opening and use within 2 days All trademarks'are owned by Société des Produits Nestle SA, Vevey, Switzerland or used with permission © 2020 Nestlé BEST BY 30SEP24 APP | es 31805157K US7607 05:45
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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