671 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 22 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (56%).
r/foodsafety Traffic & Engagement r/foodsafety Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/foodsafety Most Active Times When r/foodsafety Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/foodsafety Flair Performance r/foodsafety Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| General Question | 284 (86.3%) | 3 |
| Discussion | 29 (8.8%) | 4 |
| Food Recall | 16 (4.9%) | 3 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/foodsafety Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/foodsafety
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| safe | 123 (18.3%) | 4 | 5 |
| eat | 91 (13.6%) | 5 | 5 |
| food | 57 (8.5%) | 3 | 3 |
| chicken | 47 (7.0%) | 2 | 4 |
| left | 40 (6.0%) | 4 | 5 |
| still | 35 (5.2%) | 5 | 5 |
| fridge | 31 (4.6%) | 1 | 4 |
| mold | 29 (4.3%) | 2 | 4 |
| frozen | 29 (4.3%) | 1 | 3 |
| meat | 25 (3.7%) | 1 | 5 |
r/foodsafety Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/foodsafety
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/foodsafety Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/foodsafety
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Was I wrong for asking a Chipotle employee to change her gloves?
is this safe to cook?
Left a spoon in my eggs, are they still safe to eat?
WTF did I just eat
I keep finding my bananas like this. Any idea what's going on?
Small red berries in can of coke
Glass baking dish cracked in the oven but stayed in one piece. Is the food safe to eat?
Found a splinter in my grape jelly??
Mystery Substance in Canned Corn?
Found this clear object inside a calamari I was cutting up, is the food still safe?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Was I wrong for asking a Chipotle employee to change her gloves? | 124 | 20 | text | Sep 16 |
| is this safe to cook? | 102 | 62 | image | Sep 14 |
| Left a spoon in my eggs, are they still safe to eat? | 94 | 24 | image | Sep 6 |
| WTF did I just eat | 90 | 18 | image | Sep 30 |
| I keep finding my bananas like this. Any idea what's going on? | 78 | 25 | image | Sep 14 |
| Small red berries in can of coke | 50 | 10 | image | Sep 14 |
| Glass baking dish cracked in the oven but stayed in one piece. Is the food safe to eat? | 44 | 15 | image | Sep 28 |
| Found a splinter in my grape jelly?? | 42 | 11 | image | Sep 2 |
| Mystery Substance in Canned Corn? | 36 | 7 | image | Sep 23 |
| Found this clear object inside a calamari I was cutting up, is the food still safe? | 34 | 6 | image | Sep 30 |
r/foodsafety Audience Overlap r/foodsafety Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/foodsafety FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/foodsafety
What's the best time to post on r/foodsafety?
Based on posting volume, r/foodsafety is most active on Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/foodsafety?
r/foodsafety averages 22 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/foodsafety get?
Posts on r/foodsafety average about 3 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/foodsafety get most?
On r/foodsafety, most posts are image posts (56%)