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Is Lean Ground Beef Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Harris Teeter

This page reviews Lean Ground Beef by Harris Teeter as a meat product. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The composition includes beef and natural flavors, indicating a mix of good and processed ingredients. Natural flavors raise some concerns about processing.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes beef and natural flavors, indicating a mix of good and processed ingredients. Natural flavors raise some concerns about processing.

Main concern

Natural flavors can be processed and may contain undisclosed ingredients, raising quality concerns.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Beef is a natural source of protein, contributing to the overall quality of the product.
  • Natural flavors may enhance taste without synthetic additives, supporting a moderate rating.

Concerns

  • Natural flavors can be processed and may contain undisclosed ingredients, raising quality concerns.
  • The presence of processed components like natural flavors indicates a less clean composition.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this meat product and why it matters.

  • Is Beef safe in this meat product?

    Good

    Beef is used here as base. Beef serves as the primary ingredient, providing essential nutrients and protein. Its quality is generally high when sourced properly.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: BEEF

    Read the full ingredient profile for Beef

  • Is Natural Flavors safe in this meat product?

    Medium

    Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are used to enhance taste but can be derived from various sources, raising concerns about their exact composition and processing.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: NATURAL FLAVORS

    Read the full ingredient profile for Natural Flavors

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 3356499

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Frequently asked questions

We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: beef. See the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis notes: Beef is a natural source of protein, contributing to the overall quality of the product.; Natural flavors may enhance taste without synthetic additives, supporting a moderate rating.. See the Pros section above.
Harris Teeter — Lean Ground Beef has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Harris Teeter products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes beef and natural flavors, indicating a mix of good and processed ingredients. Natural flavors raise some concerns about processing. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Harris Teeter — Lean Ground Beef has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among meat product products. See the full breakdown above.
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Harris Teeter — Lean Ground Beef has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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This product is flagged for: Natural flavors can be processed and may contain undisclosed ingredients, raising quality concerns.; The presence of processed components like natural flavors indicates a less clean composition.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.

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