Newman's Own Ranch Dressing

Name: Newman's Own Ranch Dressing
Brand: Newman's Own

Barcode 020662010019

CAUTION

Is Newman's Own Ranch Dressing safe?

Newman's Own Ranch Dressing is rated CAUTION by BannedPantry: its label lists 1 ingredient that is banned or restricted outside the US — Calcium Disodium EDTA (EU, UK). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.

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Flagged ingredients (1)

Calcium Disodium EDTAlow

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.

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Cleaner swaps for Newman's Own Ranch Dressing

Same category, none of the flagged ingredients.

Primal Kitchen Ranch Dressing

Primal Kitchen

Avocado oil base, no soybean oil, no artificial flavors.

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Tessemae's Organic Ranch

Tessemae's

USDA Organic, no artificial colors or preservatives.

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Bragg Organic Vinaigrette

Bragg

USDA Organic, no preservatives, real ingredients.

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Full ingredient list

Water, soybean oil, distilled vinegar, sugar, salt, buttermilk, garlic, onion, spice, lactic acid, potassium sorbate (to preserve freshness), calcium disodium EDTA (to protect flavor), natural flavor.

Common questions

Is Newman's Own Ranch Dressing banned in the United States?

No — every ingredient in Newman's Own Ranch Dressing is currently legal to sell in the US. However, Calcium Disodium EDTA is banned or restricted in other regions: Calcium Disodium EDTA (EU, UK).

Which ingredients in Newman's Own Ranch Dressing are flagged?

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 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 Newman's Own Ranch Dressing?

Comparable products without the flagged ingredients include Primal Kitchen Ranch Dressing (Primal Kitchen), Tessemae's Organic Ranch (Tessemae's), Bragg Organic Vinaigrette (Bragg). You can also scan any product's barcode free at https://bannedpantry.com to check it before you buy.

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