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Beef Shepherd's Pie
Trader Joe's
Barcode 00362603
CAUTIONIs Beef Shepherd's Pie safe?
Beef Shepherd's Pie by Trader Joe's is rated CAUTION by BannedPantry: its label lists 1 ingredient that is banned or restricted outside the US — Caramel Color III (California (Prop 65 - via 4-MEI contaminant), EU (authorized, restricted uses)). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.
Flagged ingredients (1)
Caramel Color IIImedium
Banned or restricted in: California (Prop 65 - via 4-MEI contaminant), EU (authorized, restricted uses)
E150c (ammonia caramel) is authorized in the EU under Reg (EC) 1333/2008 Annex II. The Prop 65 link is indirect: the listed carcinogen is 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), a contaminant, listed effective Jan 7 2011 (NSRL 29 ug/day); caramel colour itself is not listed.
Cleaner swaps for Beef Shepherd's Pie
Same category, none of the flagged ingredients.
Thrive Market Organic Pantry Starter Box
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Simple Mills Almond Flour Crackers Variety
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Full ingredient list
Shepherd's Pie, Filling (Cooked Beef [Beef, Beef Broth, Salt], Gravy [Water,, Mushrooms, Cornstarch, Onions,, Tomatoes{Tomatoes, Tomato, Puree, Salt, Citric Acid},, Mushroom Base{Sauteed, Mushroom, Organic Maltodextrin,, Olive Oil, Yeast Extract, Salt,, Mushroom Concentrate, Organic, Cane Sugar, Onion Powder, Black, Pepper}, Garlic, Sugar, Thyme]),, Vegetable Blend [Peas, Corn,, Carrot, Green Beans,]), Beef, Base{Roasted Beef, Beef Stock, Concentrate, Salt, Yeast Extract,, Maltodextrin, Sunflower Oil,, Sugar, Dried Onion, Dried Garlic,, Dried Whey, Caramel Color, Celery, Seed, Black Pepper}), Mashed, Potato (Potato (Salt), Milk, [Milk, Vitamin D3], Cornstarch, Garlic, Puree, Parsley, Black Pepper).
Common questions
Is Beef Shepherd's Pie banned in the United States?
No — every ingredient in Beef Shepherd's Pie is currently legal to sell in the US. However, Caramel Color III is banned or restricted in other regions: Caramel Color III (California (Prop 65 - via 4-MEI contaminant), EU (authorized, restricted uses)).
Which ingredients in Beef Shepherd's Pie are flagged?
Caramel Color III: E150c (ammonia caramel) is authorized in the EU under Reg (EC) 1333/2008 Annex II. The Prop 65 link is indirect: the listed carcinogen is 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), a contaminant, listed effective Jan 7 2011 (NSRL 29 ug/day); caramel colour itself is not listed.
What does the CAUTION 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. CAUTION means one or more labeled ingredients are restricted (but not outright banned) by a major overseas regulator. Ratings are never influenced by brands.
What can I buy instead of Beef Shepherd's Pie?
Comparable products without the flagged ingredients include Thrive Market Organic Pantry Starter Box (Thrive Market), Simple Mills Almond Flour Crackers Variety (Simple Mills), Bob's Red Mill Organic Rolled Oats (Bob's Red Mill). You can also scan any product's barcode free at https://bannedpantry.com to check it before you buy.
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