Stuffed Breadsticks, Cheese-Burger
by Banquet
Scores 95/100 on FDA SAFFA + CSPI ingredient analysis - 1 flagged ingredient identified.
The verdict
Stuffed Breadsticks, Cheese-Burger by Banquet scores 95/100 in PlainFoodSafe's ingredient screening. We compared its 114 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 114 analyzed
- Group 4
- Ultra-processed
- C
- 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 Stuffed Breadsticks, Cheese-Burger
Stuffed Breadsticks, Cheese-Burger by Banquet 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, Stuffed Breadsticks, Cheese-Burger 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 C 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 | C | OpenFoodFacts |
Composite metric derived from FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine, OpenFoodFacts. See methodology.
How It Compares to Its Category
Among the 25,915 products we've scored in the Frozen foods category, the average safety score is 93.3/100. Stuffed Breadsticks, Cheese-Burger scores 1.7 points above that category average (95/100 vs. 93.3/100), 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
Dough (Enriched Wheat Flour [ Bleached Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Water, Soybean Oil, Dextrose, Baking Power [ Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Aluminum Sulfate, Cornstarch, Monocalcium Phosphate, Calcium Sulfate], Dough Conditioner [ Wheat Flour, Salt, Soy Oil, L. Cysteine, Ascorbic Acid, Enzyme], Yeast [ Yeast, Starch, Sorbitan Monostearate, Ascorbic Acid, Soy Flour]), Cheeseburger Filling Sauce (Water, Tomato Puree [ Water, Tomato Paste], High Fructose Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Corn Syrup, Salt, Less Than 2% Of: Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Natural Flavors, Cheese Blend (Whey, Cheddar Cheese [ Milk, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Enzymes], Maltodextrin, Buttermilk, Salt, Canola Oil, Disodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid), Modified Food Starch, Corn Syrup Solids, Whey, Coconut Oil, Salt, Phosphates (Calcium, Potassium & Sodium), Natural Flavors, Color (Annatto, Turmeric), Maltodextrin, Sodium Caseinate, Vegetable Oil (Canola, Soybean, Cottonseed), Whey Protein Concentrate, Yeast Extract, Sugar, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Mono And Diglycerides, Disodium Inosinate And Disodium Guanylate, Buttermilk, Nonfat Dry Milk, Lactic Acid, Calcium Lactate, Soy Lecithin, Onion]), Prepared Mustard ([ Distilled Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Paprika And Spices], Methylcellulose, Modified Corn Starch, Dill Spice [ Salt, Dill Oil, And Extractives], Salt), Cheese Substitute (Water, Oil [ Soybean Oil, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Citric Acid], Casein, Milk Protein Concentrate, Modified Corn Starch, Modified Potato Starch, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Salt, Cheese Flavor [ Cheddar, Blue And Semi-Soft Cheese {Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes}, Water, Whey, Salt, Citric Acid], Disodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Cheese [ Milk, Culture, Rennet, Salt], Sorbic Acid, Paprika Annatto Blend [ Natural Extractives Of Annatto Seeds And Paprika With Mono-, Di-, And Triglycerides, Soybean And/Or Canola Oil, Natural Flavors, Tocopherol And Potassium Hydroxide], Milk Solids, Nutrient Blend [ Magnesium Oxide, Zinc Oxide, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin And Vitamin B-12], Soybean Oil, Vitamin A Palmitate]), Ground Beef (Cooked Beef [ Beef, Salt]), Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Caramel Color (Water, Caramel Color).
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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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