Fiesta Salad With Chicken, Fiesta Salad
by Ahold
Scores 95/100 on FDA SAFFA + CSPI ingredient analysis - 1 flagged ingredient identified.
The verdict
Fiesta Salad With Chicken, Fiesta Salad by Ahold scores 95/100 in PlainFoodSafe's ingredient screening. We compared its 105 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 105 analyzed
- Group 4
- Ultra-processed
- B
- 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 Fiesta Salad With Chicken, Fiesta Salad
Fiesta Salad With Chicken, Fiesta Salad by Ahold 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, Fiesta Salad With Chicken, Fiesta Salad 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 B 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 | B | OpenFoodFacts |
Composite metric derived from FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine, OpenFoodFacts. See methodology.
How It Compares to Its Category
Among the 94,909 products we've scored in the Snacks category, the average safety score is 87.4/100. Fiesta Salad With Chicken, Fiesta Salad scores 7.6 points above that category average (95/100 vs. 87.4/100), 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
Romaine Lettuce, Salsa Ranch Dressing (Non Fat Buttermilk [Whey, Water, Skim Milk Powder, Corn Starch, Tapioca Starch, Carrageenan, Locust Bean Gum, Culture], Tomatoes, Canola Oil, Water, Sour Cream [Cultured Milk, Cream, Whey, Modified Corn Starch, Sodium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Calcium Sulfate, Locust Bean Gumi, Tomato Paste, Onion, Sugar, Apple Cider Vinegar, Distilled Vinegar, Less Than 2% Of Salt, Egg Yolk, Green Onion, Jalapeno Peppers, Cultured Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Spices, Xanthan Gum, Cultured Skim Milk Powder, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Dried Bell Peppers, Dried Garlic, Dried Onion, Mustard Flour, Guar Gum, Acacia Gum, Chili Powder [Spices, Salt, Paprika, Dried Garlic]), Roasted Corn, Cooked Southwestern Style Chicken Breast Meat With Rib Meat, Smoke Flavor Added (Chicken Breast Meat With Rib Meat, Water, Contains 2% Or Less Of The Following: Sodium Lactate, Potassium Lactate, Salt, Brown Sugar, Sodium Phosphate, Chipotle Pepper, Garlic Powder, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Chili Pepper, Sugar, Onion Powder, Spices [Including Cumin], Sodium Citrate, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Citric Acid, Sodium Diacetate, Disodium Inosinate And Disodium Guanylate, Corn Syrup Solids, Spice Extractive, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Lime Juice Solids, Mesquite Smoke Flavor), Shredded Four Cheese Blend (Monterey Jack And Queso Quesadilla Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Asadero And Cheddar Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto Vegetable Color), Potato Starch And Powdered Cellulose [To Prevent Caking], Natamycin Ja Natural Mold Inhibitori), Tortilla Strips (Stone Ground White Corn, Sunflower Oil Or Corn Oil, Nacho Seasoning [Whey Powder, Salt, Granular Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Cheddar Cheese Powder (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Tomato Powder, Soybean Oil, Romano Cheese Powder (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Cultured Whey, Whey Protein Concentrate, Lactose, Maltodextrin, Blue Cheese Powder (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Cultured Nonfat Milk Powder, Onion Powder, Buttermilk Powder, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Phosphate, Extractives Of Paprika, Garlic Powder, Spices, Sodium Citrate, Extractives Of Annatto), Chili Lime Seasoning [Whey Powder, Lime Juice Powder, Sour Cream Powder (Sour Cream (Cream, Nonfat Milk, Salt, Cultures), Maltodextrin, Disodium Phosphate, Silicon Dioxide}], Salt, Spices, Paprika, Citric Acid, Extractives Of Paprika, Spice Extractive, Water, Trace Of Lime).
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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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