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Yes, Organic Cheerios by Cascadian Farm has excellent safety credentials with a Safety Score of 8.5/10 based on our analysis of ingredients, certifications, and regulatory compliance. Our research methodology evaluates potential toxicity, allergen risks, and safety testing data.
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Organic Cheerios has an R3 Score of 7.8/10. This score is calculated from three weighted factors: Safety (40%), Efficacy (30%), and Value (30%). Our methodology analyzes 1,000+ data points from peer-reviewed studies, FDA databases, and real-world testing.
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Based on our analysis, Organic Cheerios offers good value at $5.49. It earns a Value Score of 7.5/10, which considers price-per-use, durability, and comparison to alternatives in the cereal category.
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Organic Cheerios ranks well in our cereal category with an R3 Score of 7.8/10. View our full Cereal rankings to see how it compares to alternatives on safety, efficacy, and value.
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Last updated: November 26, 2025
Cascadian Farm
$5.49
Organic Cheerios by Cascadian Farm earns an R3 Score of 7.8/10, rating "very good" among cereal products. Our research analyzed safety (8.5/10), efficacy (7.5/10), and value (7.5/10) using 1,000+ data points from peer-reviewed studies, regulatory databases, and real-world testing.
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USDA Organic whole grain oat cereal. Glyphosate-free (tested). Low sugar (1g per serving). Heart-healthy soluble fiber. No artificial flavors or colors.
Calculated using category-specific weights for cereal products.
Ingredient toxicity, allergen risk, regulatory compliance
Performance testing, clinical studies, user reviews
Cascadian Farm Organic Cheerios offers a safer alternative to conventional Cheerios, which have tested positive for glyphosate residues. Made with organic whole grain oats, this cereal provides heart-healthy benefits without pesticide exposure.
Safety Analysis (8.5/10)
Efficacy Analysis (7.5/10)
Value Analysis (7.5/10)
Research Highlights Testing by EWG found glyphosate (probable carcinogen) in 26 of 28 conventional oat products, including Cheerios. Organic oat products showed no detectable glyphosate. Whole grain oats contain beta-glucan fiber, clinically proven to reduce LDL cholesterol by 5-10%.
Bottom Line The definitive choice for families wanting to avoid glyphosate exposure while enjoying a classic cereal. The price premium is modest and justified by verified safety testing.
Cost per use, durability, comparable alternatives
Why these weights?
This category uses our default weighting: 40% safety, 30% efficacy, 30% value.
Evidence supporting our analysis
26 of 28 oat products tested positive for glyphosate; organic products had none detected
EWG→Glyphosate in Breakfast FoodsOat Beta-Glucan and Cholesterol Reduction
PubMed→Oat Beta-Glucan and Cholesterol Reduction