Cracker Jack, Hearty Mix, Cheddar Bbq, Cheddar Bbq
by Cracker jack
Contains 3 flagged ingredients
Cracker Jack, Hearty Mix, Cheddar Bbq, Cheddar Bbq by Cracker jack receives a safety score of 35/100 based on ingredient analysis using FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) data and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings. The product contains 3 ingredients 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
Cracker Jack, Hearty Mix, Cheddar Bbq, Cheddar Bbq by Cracker jack carries a composite safety score of 35/100, which we classify as "Avoid" 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 3 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, Cracker Jack, Hearty Mix, Cheddar Bbq, Cheddar Bbq 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 D 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 | 35/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 3 | CSPI/FDA review |
| NOVA processing group | Group 4 | OpenFoodFacts |
| Nutri-Score | D | OpenFoodFacts |
Composite metric derived from FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine, OpenFoodFacts. See methodology.
Ingredient Safety Analysis
Full Ingredient List
Cheddar Bbq Flavored Granola Clusters, Whole Rolled Oats, Soluble Corn Fiber, Vegetable Oil (Peanut, Soybean, Corn, Sunflower, Canola And/Or Cottonseed Oil, Crisp Rice (Rice Flour, Sugar, Malt Extract, Salt), And Less Than 2% Of The Following: Salt, Modified Corn Starch, Whole Wheat, Sugar, Brown Sugar, Tomato Powder, Onion Powder, Maltodextrin (Made From Corn), Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Dextrose, Monosodium Glutamate, Spices, Molasses, Whey, Natural And Artificial Flavors (Including Natural Smoke Flavor), Romano Cheese (Part-Skim Cow'S Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Buttermilk, Whey Protein Concentrate, Artificial Color (Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Blue 2 Lake), Yeast Extract, Citric Acid, Garlic Powder, Skim Milk, Lactic Acid, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate, Baking Soda, Mixed Tocopherols (Antioxidant), Ascorbic Acid (Antioxidant), And Rosemary (Antioxidant). Peanuts - Peanuts, Vegetable Oil (Peanuts, Soybean, Cottonseed And/Or Sunflower Oil), And Sea Salt. Hickory Smoked Almonds - Almonds, Vegetable Oil (Peanut, Cottonseed, Soybean, Safflower And/Or Sunflower Oil), And Less Than 2% Of The Following: Salt, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Yeast Extract, Brown Sugar, Natural Hickory Smoke Flavor, Torula Yeast, Garlic Oil, And Lipolyzed Butter Oil.
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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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