Investigation Reveals 1 in 4 Popular Grocery Items Contains Excessive Additives

Many of the products could be consumed within the same day, resulting in ‘cumulative exposure to multiple additives of concern,’ the report said.

A packaged meat section at a Walmart supermarket in Houston on May 15, 2025. Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP via Getty Images

An analysis of 40 popular food products used in American households found that a quarter of them contained additives that exceeded safety thresholds for consumption.

Conducted by wellness company Yuka and Consumer Reports, the analysis tested several food items for eight additives and two contaminants.