listerine cool
listerine cool receives a safety score of 100/100 based on ingredient analysis using FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) data and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings. None of the ingredients in this product are flagged for safety concerns by FDA or CSPI 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
listerine cool 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.
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.
On the NOVA processing scale, listerine cool 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 | 100/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 0 | 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
eucalyptol 0,092% menthol 0,042% methyl salicylate 0,060% thymol 0,064% uses helps prevent and reduce: plaque • gingivitis ● warnings do not use in children under 12 years of age ask a dentist if symptoms persist, new symptoms appear, or conditions worsen after regular use keep out of reach of children, if more than used for rinsing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away, directions • rinse full strength for 30 seconds with 20 ml (2/3 fluid ounce or 4 teaspoonfuls) morning and night do not swallow saccharin, sodium benzoate, flavor, green 3 questions? call toll-free 888-222-0182 or 215-273-8755 (collect) other information this rinse is not intended to replace brushing or flossing store at room temperature cold weather may cloud this product, its antiseptic properties are not affected, ● inactive ingredients water, alcohol (21,6%), sorbitol, poloxamer 407, benzoic acid, sodium do not use if printed band around cap is broken or missing, 3 12547 42755 5 ada accepted purposes ,,,,,,,antiplaque/antigingivitis american dental association ⓡ ● helps prevent and reduce plaque helps prevent and reduce gingivitis
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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