S'mores Lucky Charms
Scores 70/100 on FDA SAFFA + CSPI ingredient analysis - 2 flagged ingredients identified.
The verdict
S'mores Lucky Charms by General Mills scores 70/100 in PlainFoodSafe's ingredient screening. We compared its 80 labeled ingredients with FDA SAFFA regulatory records and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings; 2 ingredients are flagged for caution. This is not a recall, allergy, medical, or dietary-safety determination; check official notices and the product label for current decisions.
- 70/100
- Caution safety score
- 2
- flagged ingredients of 80 analyzed
- Group 4
- Ultra-processed
- E
- 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 S'mores Lucky Charms
S'mores Lucky Charms by General Mills carries a composite safety score of 70/100, 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. 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 2 flagged ingredients 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, S'mores Lucky Charms 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 E 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 | 70/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 2 | CSPI/FDA review |
| NOVA processing group | Group 4 | OpenFoodFacts |
| Nutri-Score | E | OpenFoodFacts |
Composite metric derived from FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine, OpenFoodFacts. See methodology.
How It Compares to Its Category
Among the 93,264 products we've scored in the Plant-based foods and beverages category, the average safety score is 98.1/100. S'mores Lucky Charms scores 28.1 points below that category average (70/100 vs. 98.1/100), so it is a comparatively weaker pick for shoppers screening within that category specifically, rather than against the product catalog as a whole.
Ingredient Safety Analysis
Full Ingredient List
whole grain corn, sugar, whole grain wheat, corn meal, corn syrup, canola and/or sunflower oil, modified corn starch, dextrose, salt, cocoa processed with alkali, brown sugar syrup, honey, baking soda, gelatin, fructose, caramel color, yellow 5 & 6 red 40, blue 1, trisodium phosphate, natural and artificial flavor, rosemary extract. vitamins and minerals: calcium carbonate, tricalcium phosphate, vitamin c (sodium ascorbate), iron and zinc (mineral nutrients), a b vitamin (niacinamide), vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b, (thiamin mononitrate), vitamin a (palmitate), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), a b vitamin (folic acid), vitamin b12, vitamin d3. contains wheat ingredients. ingredientes: maíz integral, azúcar, trigo integral, harina de maíz, jarabe de maíz, aceite de canola y/o girasol, almidón de maíz modificado, dextrosa, sal, cacao procesado con alcali, jarabe de azúcar morena, miel, bicarbonato de sodio, gelatina, fructosa, color caramelo, amarillo 5 y 6, rojo 40, azul 1, fosfato trisódico, saborizantes naturales y artificiales, extracto de romero. vitaminas y minerales: carbonato de calcio, fosfato tricálcico, vitamina c (ascorbato de sodio), hierro y zinc (nutrientes minerales), vitamina a b (niacinamida), vitamina b6 (clorhidrato de piridoxina), vitamina b₁ (mononitrato de tiamina), vitamina a (palmitato), vitamina b2 (riboflavina), vitamina a b (ácido fólico), vitamina b12, vitamina d3. contiene ingredientes de trigo.
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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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