Caution

Peeps Delights

by Peeps

Scores 75/100 on FDA SAFFA + CSPI ingredient analysis - 1 flagged ingredient identified.

Barcode 0070970549717

The verdict

Peeps Delights by Peeps scores 75/100 in PlainFoodSafe's ingredient screening. We compared its 23 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.

75/100
Caution safety score
1
flagged ingredient of 23 analyzed
Group 4
Ultra-processed
0070970549717
Barcode (UPC/EAN)

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 Peeps Delights

Peeps Delights by Peeps carries a composite safety score of 75/100, 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. 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, Peeps Delights 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

Composite safety metrics for Peeps Delights
Metric Value Source
PlainFoodSafe Score 75/100 FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite
Flagged ingredients 1 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.

Full Ingredient List

MARSHMALLOW: SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, GE #5 (TARTRAZINE), POTASSIUM SORBATE (A PRESERVA SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, MILK, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, NO ALLERGEN INFORMATION: CONTAINS MILK AND SOY. Satisfaction Guarantee Quality candy is our family tradition. If you are not satisfied with the quality of this product, please save the unused portion and package. Contact us at 1-888-645-3453 M-F 9am-5pm E.S.T. or visit www.peepsbrand.com. cium (2% DV), Iron (0% DV), Potas. (2% DV) NTAINS LESS THAN 0.5% OF THE FOLLOWING: YELLOW TURAL FLAVORS, CARNAUBA WAX. MILK CHOCOLATE: K, SOY LECITHIN (AN EMULSIFIER), NATURAL FLAVOR. GLUTEN FREE 0 70970 54971 7 1005857 PER 4 CHICK SERVING CALORIES SAT FAT SODIUM ADDED SUGARS 36, 210 2.5, 10mg 13% DV 0% DV 72% DV PERCENT DV IS BASED ON A 2,000 CALORIE DIET Made in the USA with globally sourced ingredients. ©2023 JUST BORN, INC. BETHLEHEM, PA 18017 U.S.A. CONTAINS BIOENGINEERED FOOD INGREDIENTS

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.

Product data from Open Food Facts; additive safety from the FDA SAFFA inventory and CSPI Chemical Cuisine. See our methodology for details. Compiled by PlainFoodSafe

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 May 2026.