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Yes, Organic Whole Milk by Horizon Organic has excellent safety credentials with a Safety Score of 9.0/10 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 Whole Milk has an R3 Score of 8.5/10. 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 Whole Milk offers good value at $5.99. It earns a Value Score of 8.0/10, which considers price-per-use, durability, and comparison to alternatives in the dairy category.
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Organic Whole Milk ranks among the top in our dairy category with an R3 Score of 8.5/10. View our full Dairy rankings to see how it compares to alternatives on safety, efficacy, and value.
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Last updated: November 26, 2025
Horizon Organic
$5.99
Organic Whole Milk by Horizon Organic earns an R3 Score of 8.5/10, rating "excellent" among dairy products. Our research analyzed safety (9.0/10), efficacy (8.5/10), and value (8.0/10) using 1,000+ data points from peer-reviewed studies, regulatory databases, and real-world testing.
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USDA Organic certified whole milk from grass-fed cows. No antibiotics, synthetic hormones (rBST), or GMOs. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids and CLA. Excellent safety profile with high nutritional value.
Calculated using category-specific weights for dairy products.
Ingredient toxicity, allergen risk, regulatory compliance
Performance testing, clinical studies, user reviews
Horizon Organic Whole Milk sets the standard for clean dairy. Sourced from certified organic farms where cows are raised on pasture and fed organic, non-GMO feed. The milk is minimally processed using ultra-pasteurization for extended shelf life without preservatives.
Safety Analysis (9.0/10)
Efficacy Analysis (8.5/10)
Value Analysis (8.0/10)
Research Highlights Studies show organic milk has 50% higher omega-3 levels and 25% more vitamin E than conventional milk. Grass-fed dairy also contains higher CLA levels, which have been linked to improved heart health and immune function in multiple peer-reviewed studies.
Bottom Line An excellent choice for families prioritizing organic, hormone-free dairy with superior nutritional content. The premium price is justified by stringent safety standards and measurable health benefits.
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
Organic milk had 62% more omega-3 fatty acids than conventional milk
PubMed→Fatty acid composition of organic and conventional milkEWG Score: 1 (Best possible rating for dairy)
EWG→Horizon Organic Milk Scorecard