up&up cold sore
Scores 100/100 on FDA SAFFA + CSPI ingredient analysis , with no flagged ingredients identified.
The verdict
up&up cold sore scores 100/100 in PlainFoodSafe's ingredient screening. We compared its 8 labeled ingredients with FDA SAFFA regulatory records and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings; 0 ingredients are flagged for caution. This is not a recall, allergy, medical, or dietary-safety determination; check official notices and the product label for current decisions.
- 100/100
- Safe safety score
- 0
- flagged ingredients of 8 analyzed
- 0071031985529
- 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 up&up cold sore
up&up cold sore carries a composite safety score of 100/100, 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 did not identify any ingredients in this product that FDA SAFFA or CSPI Chemical Cuisine data flags as requiring caution or avoidance at the time of analysis. That is a meaningful clean-label signal, though it does not account for personal allergens, regional recalls, or inspection findings not reflected in federal additive databases. The per-ingredient breakdown below shows the source-level classification for each component.
A NOVA processing classification is not available for this product in the OpenFoodFacts snapshot we use. NOVA captures processing intensity separately from additive safety, and where both are available the combined view is more informative than either alone for households tracking ultra-processed food intake or ingredient-level exposure.
Safety Profile at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| PlainFoodSafe Score | 100/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 0 | CSPI/FDA review |
| NOVA processing group | Not classified | OpenFoodFacts |
| Nutri-Score | Not available | OpenFoodFacts |
Composite metric derived from FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine, OpenFoodFacts. See methodology.
Ingredient Safety Analysis
Full Ingredient List
camphor 3.00%........ menthol 1.00%...…...... phenol 1.50% ... white petrolatum 89.20% n uses for treatment of cold sores/fever blisters on the face or lips temporarily relieves the symptoms of itching and pain associated with cold sores/fever blisters temporarily protects minor cuts, scrapes, burns, and sores • helps prevent and temporarily protects chapped or cracked skin and lips warnings for external use only: do not use in the eyes or apply over large areas of the body. in case of deep or puncture wounds, animal bites or serious burns, consult a physician. allergy alert: do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in this product. when using this product avoid contact with eyes. use only as directed. stop use and consult a doctor if the condition persists or gets worse. do not use longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor. ● purpose cold sore/fever blister treatment cold sore/fever blister treatment ...cold sore/fever blister treatment ... skin protectant keep out of reach of children. if swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away at 1-800-222-1222. directions clean the affected area. apply a small amount of this product to the affected area 1 to 3 times daily rub in gently. may be covered with a sterile bandage wash hands before and after applying cream do not share this product with anyone children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor other information store at room temperature inactive ingredients eucalyptol, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil, thymol, tocopheryl nicotinate ●
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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