Advancedcare Tropical Fruit 1 Liter Bottle 4 Count
Contains 3 flagged ingredients
Advancedcare Tropical Fruit 1 Liter Bottle 4 Count by Abbott, Pedialyte receives a safety score of 45/100 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
Advancedcare Tropical Fruit 1 Liter Bottle 4 Count by Abbott, Pedialyte carries a composite safety score of 45/100, 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, Advancedcare Tropical Fruit 1 Liter Bottle 4 Count 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 | 45/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 3 | 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
WATER, DEXTROSE, GALACTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES, LESS THAN 0.5% OF: CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM CITRATE, SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SODIUM CITRATE, SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, ZINC GLUCONATE, YELLOW 6, AND SODIUM SELENATE . CONTAINS MILK INGREDIENTS. USE UNDER MEDICAL SUPERVISION. Not for people with galactosemia. READY TO USE. DO NOT ADD WATER OR DILUTE. Tastes best served cold. USAGE For children under 1 year of age: consult your doctor. To rehydrate after fluid loss: begin with small frequent sips. 1-2 liters per day may be needed while symptoms persist. Consult your doctor if vomiting, fever, or diarrhea continues beyond 24 hours or if consumption needs are greater than 2 liters per day. For general rehydration: sip as needed. INSTRUCTIONS Do not use if printed band around cap or inner foil seal is missing or broken. Remove protective band and twist off cap. Remove and throw away protective foil seal.
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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