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Doritos, Cheetos, Takis, and many flavored chips still use Red 40 — a dye that requires a child-behavior warning label in Europe. Scan any chip bag to confirm, or browse our verified dye-free brand list.
Spicy-flavored chips are the worst offenders. Doritos Flamin' Hot, Cheetos Flamin' Hot, certain Takis flavors, and most "nacho cheese" or "BBQ" varieties use Red 40 in their seasoning. PepsiCo committed to reformulating by 2027 — but you are buying chips today.
Scan the bag. We will tell you in 2 seconds whether this specific flavor uses Red 40 — and show you 3 dye-free chip alternatives if it does.
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