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GREEN TEA CITRUS
Lipton
Barcode 0012000019265
AVOIDIs GREEN TEA CITRUS safe?
GREEN TEA CITRUS by Lipton is rated AVOID by BannedPantry: its label lists 2 ingredients that are banned or restricted outside the US — Chloramphenicol (Residues) (EU, UK, Canada); Calcium Disodium EDTA (EU, UK). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.
Flagged ingredients (2)
Chloramphenicol (Residues)high
Banned or restricted in: EU, UK, Canada, Japan, Australia/NZ
Prohibited with zero tolerance in food-producing animals in the EU (Reg (EU) 37/2010, Table 2) and banned in the US and other markets due to risk of aplastic anaemia.
Banned or restricted in: EU, UK
EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 authorises calcium disodium EDTA (E385) only in specified food categories (e.g. canned/bottled products, emulsified sauces) at set maximum levels; the US permits broader use.
Cleaner swaps for GREEN TEA CITRUS
Same category, none of the flagged ingredients.
Pure Leaf Unsweetened Black Tea 12-pack
Pure Leaf
Brewed from real tea leaves, no preservatives, no HFCS.
Honest Tea Organic Half & Half 12-pack
Honest Tea
USDA Organic, Fair Trade, no HFCS.
Tejava Original Unsweetened Black Tea 12-pack
Tejava
Single ingredient: hand-picked Java tea leaves. Nothing else.
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Full ingredient list
die green 11 contains 0% juice nutrition amount/serving total fat 0g sodium 180mg total carb, <1g total sugars 0g incl. og added sugars protein 0g % dv facts 0% citr 8% flavor with other na serving size 1 bottle calories per serving 0% me-h unilever 0% empty & replace cap vitamin c 126mg 140% not a significant source of saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, vitamin d, calcium, iron, and potassium. plastic bottle water, citric acid, sodium polyphosphates (to protect flavor), green tea, natural flavor, ascorbic acid (vitamin c), phosphoriç acid, potassium sorbate (preserves freshness), aspartame, acesulfame potassium, citrus pectin, calcium disodium edta (to protect flavor). phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine. manufactured by independent producers for the pepsi/lipton tea partnership, purchase, ny 10577. ©lipton, a division of unilever. caffeine content: 22mg/16.9 fl oz. we're here to help. liptontea.com or 800.657.3001 "efrigerate
Common questions
Is GREEN TEA CITRUS banned in the United States?
No — every ingredient in GREEN TEA CITRUS is currently legal to sell in the US. However, Chloramphenicol (Residues), Calcium Disodium EDTA are banned or restricted in other regions: Chloramphenicol (Residues) (EU, UK, Canada); Calcium Disodium EDTA (EU, UK).
Which ingredients in GREEN TEA CITRUS are flagged?
Chloramphenicol (Residues): Prohibited with zero tolerance in food-producing animals in the EU (Reg (EU) 37/2010, Table 2) and banned in the US and other markets due to risk of aplastic anaemia. Calcium Disodium EDTA: EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 authorises calcium disodium EDTA (E385) only in specified food categories (e.g. canned/bottled products, emulsified sauces) at set maximum levels; the US permits broader use.
What does the AVOID rating mean?
BannedPantry checks each labeled ingredient against food and cosmetic safety standards from the EU, UK, Canada, Japan, and California, with a citation for every flag. AVOID means at least one labeled ingredient is banned or restricted by a major overseas regulator, or is high-severity under our methodology. Ratings are never influenced by brands.
What can I buy instead of GREEN TEA CITRUS?
Comparable products without the flagged ingredients include Pure Leaf Unsweetened Black Tea 12-pack (Pure Leaf), Honest Tea Organic Half & Half 12-pack (Honest Tea), Tejava Original Unsweetened Black Tea 12-pack (Tejava). You can also scan any product's barcode free at https://bannedpantry.com to check it before you buy.
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