cherry 7 up
by Dr Pepper
Scores 75/100 on FDA SAFFA + CSPI ingredient analysis - 1 flagged ingredient identified.
The verdict
cherry 7 up by Dr Pepper scores 75/100 in PlainFoodSafe's ingredient screening. We compared its 30 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 30 analyzed
- Group 4
- Ultra-processed
- 0078000011821
- 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 cherry 7 up
cherry 7 up by Dr Pepper 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, cherry 7 up 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 | 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.
Ingredient Safety Analysis
Full Ingredient List
amoun por ración calories/calorias 140 total fat/grasa total 0g sodium/sodio 40mg total carbohydrate/carbohidrato total 39g total sugars/azúcares total 38g includes 38g added sugars/incluye 38g azúcares añadidos 76% % daily value/valor diario 0% 2% 14% protein/proteinas 0g a significant source of saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, in d, calcium, iron, and potassium. / no es una fuente significativa de asa saturada, grasa trans, colesterol, fibra dietética, vitamina d, calcio, hierro y potasio. fil tered carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, potassium benzoate (preservative), natural flavors, red 40. / agua carbonatada filtrada, jarabe de mai̇z alto en fructosa, acido cítrico, benzoato de potasio (conservante), sabores naturales, rojo 40. produced under the authority of/producido bajo la autoridad de dr pepper/seven up, inc., 5301 legacy drive, plano, tx 75024. tm & © 2019 dr pepper/seven up, inc. please recycle/recicle, por favor 1-866 787-7632 7up.com caffeine fr with other natus flavo rer
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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