Old South
Contains 2 flagged ingredients
Old South receives a safety score of 70/100 based on ingredient analysis using FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) data and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings. The product contains 2 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
Old South carries a composite safety score of 70/100, 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.
Our scan identified 2 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, Old South 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 | 70/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 2 | 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
bun ingredients: unbleached enriched wheat flour [flour, barley malt, niacin (vitamin b3), iron, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin b1), riboflavin (vitamin b2), folic acid (vitamin b9)], water, corn syrup, yeast, contains 2% or less of the following: soybean oil, potato flour, salt, calcium propionate (to retain freshness), yeast nutrients (monocalcium phosphate, calcium sulfate, ammonium sulfate), dough conditioners (monoglycerides), sodium propionate, potassium sorbate and calcium acetate (to retain freshness). sausage patty ingredients: pork, water, contains 2% or less of the following: salt, spices, dextrose, spice extractives, sugar, brown sugar, natural flavor, sodium phosphate, yeast extract, potassium chloride, monosodium glutamate, sodium tripolyphosphate, vinegar, potassium lactate, antioxidants added to protect flavor and color (bha, bht, citric acid, and propyl gallate). caramel color added. lesout ole south foods p.o. box 170 contains: wheat and soy 0. woodland mills, tn 38271
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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