PF CHANGS Sweet Sriracha Chicken, 44 OZ
Contains 2 flagged ingredients
PF CHANGS Sweet Sriracha Chicken, 44 OZ receives a safety score of 80/100 based on ingredient analysis using FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) data and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings. The product contains 2 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
PF CHANGS Sweet Sriracha Chicken, 44 OZ carries a composite safety score of 80/100, 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 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, PF CHANGS Sweet Sriracha Chicken, 44 OZ 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.
Safety Profile at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| PlainFoodSafe Score | 80/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 2 | CSPI/FDA review |
| NOVA processing group | Group 4 | OpenFoodFacts |
| Nutri-Score | Not available | OpenFoodFacts |
Composite metric derived from FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine, OpenFoodFacts. See methodology.
Ingredient Safety Analysis
Full Ingredient List
Vegetables and Fruit (Broccoli, Shiitake Mushrooms, Pineapple, Jalapeno Peppers, Red Bell Peppers), Sauce (Water, Hoisin Sauce [Sugar, Water, Miso {Water, Soybeans, Rice, Salt}, Plum Puree, Soy Sauce {Water, Wheat, Soybeans, Salt}, Garlic, Caramel Color, Modified Corn Starch, Fermented Wheat Protein, Vinegar, Salt, Spices, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid], Ketchup [Tomato Concentrate, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Salt, Spice, Onion Powder, Natural Flavoring], Soy Sauce [Water, Wheat, Soybeans, Salt], Worcestershire Sauce [Vinegar, Molasses, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Anchovies, Water, Onions, Salt, Garlic, Tamarind Concentrate, Cloves, Natural Flavorings, Chili Pepper Extract], Orange Juice Concentrate, Distilled Vinegar, Honey, Ginger, Sriracha Sauce [Red Chili Peppers, Distilled Vinegar, Sugar, Garlic, Salt, Natural Flavor], Sugar, Brown Sugar, Chili Paste [Red Chili Peppers, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Xanthan Gum], Canola Oil, Less Than 2% Of: Dijon Mustard [Water, Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Salt, White Wine, Fruit Pectin, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Sugar, Spice], Corn Starch, Dried Orange Peel, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Spices, Sea Salt), Cooked White Meat Chicken (Chicken Breast with Rib Meat, Water, Vegetable Oil, Corn Starch, Less Than 2% Of: Potato Starch, Salt, Dried Egg Whites, Natural Flavors, BHT). CONTAINS: EGG, FISH (ANCHOVY), SOY, WHEAT
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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