Are French's products banned overseas?

Some French's products contain ingredients (like Red 40, Yellow 5, BHA, BVO, or titanium dioxide) that are banned, restricted, or require warning labels in the EU, UK, Canada, or Japan. Use BannedPantry to scan a specific French's product barcode and see exactly which ingredients are flagged.

French's is owned by McCormick & Company.

Where does BannedPantry's French's data come from?

French's product analysis is sourced from Open Food Facts barcode scans cross-referenced with EFSA, FDA, Health Canada, and Japan MHLW regulatory databases. Every flagged ingredient links to its official primary source.

French's Mustard Banned Ingredients Guide 2026 | BannedPantry

About French's

French's is the best-selling yellow mustard brand in the US, produced by McCormick & Company and sold at grocery chains, mass retailers, and club stores nationwide. French's Classic Yellow Mustard has been on US shelves since 1904. The brand extends to Worcestershire sauce, fried onions, and other condiment varieties.

Common concerns with French's products

French's Classic Yellow Mustard has a simple, clean ingredient list (distilled vinegar, water, #1 grade mustard seed, salt, turmeric, paprika, spices, natural flavors) with no significant synthetic additive concerns. Turmeric provides the yellow color naturally. More processed French's products like flavored mustards or sauce blends may add additional ingredients. The flagship yellow mustard is a clean-label condiment.

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