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Penne pasta, diced chicken breast, and broccoli tossed in a creamy parmesan alfredo sauce and topped with breadcrumbs, chicken broccoli alfredo pasta bake

by Wellsley Farms

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

Barcode 0888670022443 · Serving size 1 cup (227 g)

The verdict

Penne pasta, diced chicken breast, and broccoli tossed in a creamy parmesan alfredo sauce and topped with breadcrumbs, chicken broccoli alfredo pasta bake by Wellsley Farms scores 95/100 in PlainFoodSafe's ingredient screening. We compared its 79 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 79 analyzed
Group 4
Ultra-processed
0888670022443
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 Penne pasta, diced chicken breast, and broccoli tossed in a creamy parmesan alfredo sauce and topped with breadcrumbs, chicken broccoli alfredo pasta bake

Penne pasta, diced chicken breast, and broccoli tossed in a creamy parmesan alfredo sauce and topped with breadcrumbs, chicken broccoli alfredo pasta bake by Wellsley Farms 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, Penne pasta, diced chicken breast, and broccoli tossed in a creamy parmesan alfredo sauce and topped with breadcrumbs, chicken broccoli alfredo pasta bake 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 Penne pasta, diced chicken breast, and broccoli tossed in a creamy parmesan alfredo sauce and topped with breadcrumbs, chicken broccoli alfredo pasta bake
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.

Ingredient Safety Analysis

1
Chicken Broccoli Pasta
2
Parmesan Cream Sauce
3
Milk
4
Light Cream {Milk
5
Cream
6
Sodium Citrate
7
Carrageenan}
8
Parmesan Cheese
9
Pasteurized Milk
10
Cheese Cultures
11
Salt
Flavoring
Cut Back
12
Enzymes
13
Cultured Dextrose
14
Blue Cheese
15
Cellulose
Emulsifier
Safe
16
To Prevent Caking
17
Natamycin
FUMIGANT
Safe Approved
18
To Protect Flavor
19
Parmesan Cheese Base
20
Cheese Culture
21
Yeast Extract
22
Unsalted Butter
23
Flavorings
24
Corn Oil
25
Olive Oil
26
Cream Powder
27
Sugar
Sweetener
Cut Back
28
Flavorings
29
Cornstarch
ANTICAKING AGENT OR FREE-FLOW AGENT, DRYING AGENT, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, FORMULATION AID, HUMECTANT, NON-NUTRITIVE SWEETENER, NUTRITIVE SWEETENER, SOLVENT OR VEHICLE, STABILIZER OR THICKENER, TEXTURIZER
GRAS
30
Roasted Garlic Puree
31
Roasted Garlic
32
Citric Acid
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT, ANTIOXIDANT, ENZYME, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, LEAVENING AGENT, PH CONTROL AGENT, SEQUESTRANT, SOLVENT OR VEHICLE, SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENT
Safe GRAS
33
Lactic Acid
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT, CURING OR PICKLING AGENT, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, PH CONTROL AGENT, SOLVENT OR VEHICLE
Safe GRAS
34
Sodium Phosphate
35
Chicken Broth Concentrate
36
Chicken Broth
37
Chicken Flavor
38
Dehydrated Vegetables
39
Carrot
40
Onion
41
Celery
42
Sea salt
Flavoring
Cut Back
43
Flavoring
44
Potato Flour
45
Onion Powder
46
Chicken Broth Base
47
Maltodextrin
ANTICAKING AGENT OR FREE-FLOW AGENT, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, HUMECTANT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT, NUTRITIVE SWEETENER, SOLVENT OR VEHICLE, STABILIZER OR THICKENER, SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENT, TEXTURIZER
Safe GRAS
48
From Corn
49
Hydrolyzed Soy And Corn Protein
50
Potato Starch
FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, FORMULATION AID, LUBRICANT OR RELEASE AGENT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT, STABILIZER OR THICKENER, TEXTURIZER
GRAS
51
Chicken Fat
52
Caramel Coloring
Caution Approved (color additive, GRAS)
53
Natural Flavor
54
Potassium Sorbate
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT, ANTIOXIDANT, COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT, PH CONTROL AGENT
Safe GRAS
55
Black Pepper
56
White Pepper
57
Nutmeg
58
Cooked Pasta
59
Water
60
Organic Pasta
61
Durum Wheat Semolina
62
Niacin
NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT
GRAS
63
Ferrous Lactate
COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT
GRAS
64
Thiamin Mononitrate
65
Riboflavin
COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT
GRAS
66
Folic Acid
NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT
Approved
67
Canola Oil
68
Seasoned Chicken Breast
69
Diced Chicken Breast Meat
70
Broccoli
71
Mozzarella Cheese
72
Breadcrumbs
73
Enriched Wheat Flour
74
Wheat Flour
75
Malted Barley Flour
76
Reduced Iron
77
Sour Culture Wheat
78
Yeast
79
Dehydrated Parsley

Full Ingredient List

Chicken broccoli pasta (parmesan cream sauce [milk, light cream {milk, cream, may contain: disodium phosphate, sodium citrate, carrageenan}, parmesan cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), cultured dextrose, blue cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, powdered cellulose (to prevent caking), natamycin (to protect flavor)], parmesan cheese base [parmesan cheese (milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), salt, yeast extract, unsalted butter (cream, flavorings), corn oil, olive oil, cream powder, sugar, natural flavorings], cornstarch, roasted garlic puree [roasted garlic, citric acid], lactic acid, sodium phosphate, chicken broth concentrate [chicken broth, chicken flavor, vegetables (carrot, onion, celery), sea salt, flavoring, potato flour, onion powder), chicken broth base [chicken broth, maltodextrin (from corn), hydrolyzed soy and corn protein, salt, modified potato starch, chicken fat, yeast extract, sugar, caramel color, natural flavor, potassium sorbate), salt, black pepper, white pepper, nutmeg], cooked pasta [water, pasta [durum wheat semolina, niacin, ferrous lactate, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], canola oil], seasoned chicken breast [diced chicken breast meat, water, salt], broccoli), mozzarella cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, powdered cellulose [to prevent caking]), breadcrumbs (enriched wheat flour [wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], water, sour culture wheat, sea salt, yeast), canola oil, parsley.

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.