Chicken Caesar Pinwheeld
by Publix
Scores 95/100 on FDA SAFFA + CSPI ingredient analysis , with 1 flagged ingredient identified.
The verdict
Chicken Caesar Pinwheeld by Publix scores 95/100 in PlainFoodSafe's ingredient screening. We compared its 60 labeled ingredients with FDA SAFFA regulatory records and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings; 1 ingredient is flagged for caution. The source parser split this into a very long 60-component record, beginning with Lavash Bread, Enriched Wheat Flour, Wheat Flour. That density can include amounts and label fragments, so verify the physical label before relying on ingredient order or completeness. This is not a recall, allergy, medical, or dietary-safety determination.
- 95/100
- Safe safety score
- 1
- flagged ingredient of 60 analyzed
- Group 4
- Ultra-processed
- D
- 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 Chicken Caesar Pinwheeld
Chicken Caesar Pinwheeld by Publix carries a composite safety score of 95/100, which we classify as "Safe" on our four-tier shelf-label framework.
Of the 60 ingredients parsed from this label, 14 are covered by a regulator or watchdog we screen against (Calcium Stearate, Thiamine, Cellulose and 11 others), with 10 carrying an FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) status and 6 a CSPI Chemical Cuisine rating. The remaining 46 ingredients appear in neither registry, so they neither raise nor lower the score. Each additive rated caution-or-worse penalizes the composite. 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, Chicken Caesar Pinwheeld 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 | 95/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 1 | 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.
How It Compares to Its Category
Among the 1,373 products we've scored in the Sandwiches category, the average safety score is 88.9/100. Chicken Caesar Pinwheeld scores 6.1 points above that category average (95/100 vs. 88.9/100), so it is a comparatively strong pick for shoppers screening within that category specifically, rather than against the product catalog as a whole.
Ingredient Safety Analysis
Full Ingredient List
LAVASH BREAD (enriched wheat flour, wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, iron, thiamine, riboflavin, folic acid, sugar, dough conditioners [wheat, cultured wheat sponge, sodium stearoyl lactylate], powdered cellulose, vital wheat gluten, calcium sulfate, dicalcium phosphate, monocalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, calcium stearate), TAVERN CHICKEN (chicken breast meat, water, vinegar powder, salt, seasoning mix [salt, chicken flavor (maltodextrin, modified food starch, chicken fat, yeast extract)], spinach, caesar dressing [water, soybean oil, distilled vinegar, salt, egg yolks, modified corn starch, anchovy, defatted soy flour, spices, garlic], non-fat milk, dehydrated onion, xanthan gum, romano cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), parmesan cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzyme inhibitor), neufchatel cheese (pasteurized cultured milk and cream, salt, guar gum, carrageenan). Contains milk, fish (anchovy), eggs, soy, and wheat.
Other products containing Lavash Bread
Lavash Bread is the least common ingredient on this label, appearing in 7 products across the catalog. See its safety profile.
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Data Sources
Data as of August 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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Every figure on PlainFoodSafe is rendered directly from OpenFoodFacts and FDA data, no number is typed in by an editor. Product figures are computed directly from OpenFoodFacts, FDA SAFFA, and CSPI Chemical Cuisine data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
