Safe

Turkey Burger

by idealnutrition

Scores 95/100 on FDA SAFFA + CSPI ingredient analysis - 1 flagged ingredient identified.

Barcode 0810090512259

The verdict

Turkey Burger by idealnutrition scores 95/100 in PlainFoodSafe's ingredient screening. We compared its 65 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.

95/100
Safe safety score
1
flagged ingredient of 65 analyzed
Group 4
Ultra-processed
0810090512259
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 Turkey Burger

Turkey Burger by idealnutrition carries a composite safety score of 95/100, 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 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, Turkey Burger 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 Turkey Burger
Metric Value Source
PlainFoodSafe Score 95/100 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.

How It Compares to Its Category

Among the 19,967 products we've scored in the Meals category, the average safety score is 95.1/100. Turkey Burger scores 0.1 points below that category average (95/100 vs. 95.1/100), so it is roughly typical for shoppers screening within that category specifically, rather than against the product catalog as a whole.

Ingredient Safety Analysis

1
Turkey Burger
2
White Turkey
3
Or Less: Salt
4
Rosemary Extract
5
Savory Seasoning
6
Black Pepper
7
Garlic
FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT
GRAS
8
Onion Powder
9
Yellow Onion
10
Cremini Mushroom
11
Swiss Cheese
12
Pasteurized Part-skin Cheese Culture
13
Salt
Flavoring
Cut Back
14
Salt Enzymes
15
Potato Starch
FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, FORMULATION AID, LUBRICANT OR RELEASE AGENT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT, STABILIZER OR THICKENER, TEXTURIZER
GRAS
16
Powdered Cellulose Added To Prevent Caking
17
Sweet Potato Wedges
18
Sweet Potatoes
19
Vegetable Oil
20
Corn Starch-modified
21
Potato Starch - Modified
22
Or Less Of Brown Sugar
23
Corn Fiber
24
Dextrin
ANTICAKING AGENT OR FREE-FLOW AGENT, DRYING AGENT, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, FORMULATION AID, HUMECTANT, LUBRICANT OR RELEASE AGENT, NUTRITIVE SWEETENER, SOLVENT OR VEHICLE, STABILIZER OR THICKENER
Safe GRAS
25
Extractive Of Paprika
26
Extractive Of Turmeric
27
Leavening
28
Sodium Acid Phosphate
29
Sodium Bicarbonate
EMULSIFIER OR EMULSIFIER SALT, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, LEAVENING AGENT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT, PH CONTROL AGENT, PROCESSING AID, SOLVENT OR VEHICLE
GRAS
30
Pea Fiber
31
Rice Flour
32
Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate Added To Maintain Color
33
Sugar
Sweetener
Cut Back
34
Xanthan Gum
ANTICAKING AGENT OR FREE-FLOW AGENT, COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT, DRYING AGENT, EMULSIFIER OR EMULSIFIER SALT, FORMULATION AID, PROCESSING AID, SOLVENT OR VEHICLE, STABILIZER OR THICKENER, SURFACE-FINISHING AGENT, TEXTURIZER
Approved
35
Dehydrated Parsley
36
Salt & Pepper
37
Canola And Or Soy
38
Distilled Vinegar
39
Cider Vinegar
40
Water
41
Piclde Relish
42
Cucumbers
43
Vinegar
44
Xanthan Gum Natural Flavor
45
Tomato Paste
46
Com Syrup
47
Egg Yolk
48
Onion Spice
49
Sodium Benzoate
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT, ANTIOXIDANT, COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, FUMIGANT, PH CONTROL AGENT, SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENT
Certain People Should Avoid GRAS
50
Natural Flavor
51
Calcium Disodium Edta
52
To Prote Flavor
53
Bbq Sauce
54
High Fructose Com Syrup
55
Corn Starch
56
Pineapple Juice Concentrate
57
Natural Smoke Flavor
58
Spice
59
Caramel Coloring
Caution Approved (color additive, GRAS)
60
Molasses
61
Preservative
62
Garlic
FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT
GRAS
63
Mustard Flour
COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, PROCESSING AID, STABILIZER OR THICKENER, SURFACE-FINISHING AGENT, TEXTURIZER
GRAS
64
Tamarind
65
Celery Seed

Full Ingredient List

Turkey Burger (White Turkey, Contains 2% or less: Salt, Rosemary Extract, Savory Seasoning (Black Pepper, Dehydrated Garlic, Onion Powder), Yellow Onion, Cremini Mushroom, Swiss Cheese(Pasteurized Part-Skin Cheese Culture, Salt, Salt Enzymes, Potato Starch, Powdered Cellulose added to prevent caking), Sweet Potato Wedges (Sweet Potatoes, Vegetable Oil, Corn Starch-Modified, Potato Starch - Modified, Contains 2% or less of Brown Sugar, Corn Fiber, Dextrin, Extractive of Paprika, Extractive of Turmeric, Leavening (Sodium Acid Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Pea Fiber, Rice Flour, Salt, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate Added to maintain color, Sugar, Xanthan Gum), Parsley, Salt & Pepper., Vegetable Oil(Canola and or Soy), Distilled Vinegar, Cider Vinegar, Water, Piclde Relish (Cucumbers, Sugar, Vinegar, Salt, Xanthan Gum Natural Flavor), Tomato Paste, Com Syrup, Sugar, Egg Yolk, Salt, Onion Spice, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Natural Flavor, Calcium Disodium EDTA (To prote Flavor), BBQ Sauce(High Fructose Com Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Tomato Paste, Modified Corn Starch, Contains less than 2% of Salt, Pineapple Juice Concentrate, Natural Smoke Flavor, Spice, Caramel Color, Molasses, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Garlic, Mustard Flour, Com Syrup, Sugar, Tamarind, Natural Flavor, Celery Seed).

Categories

Meals

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.