American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product Singles, American

Name: American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product Singles, American
Brand: Kraft Heinz Foods Company

Kraft Heinz Foods Company

Barcode 021000615261

CAUTION

Is American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product Singles, American safe?

American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product Singles, American by Kraft Heinz Foods Company is rated CAUTION by BannedPantry: its label lists 1 ingredient that is banned or restricted outside the US — Natamycin (EU, UK). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.

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Flagged ingredients (1)

Natamycinlow

Banned or restricted in: EU, UK

EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 permits natamycin (E235) only for surface treatment of certain hard/semi-hard cheeses and dried sausages, at limited levels; broader food use is not allowed.

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Full ingredient list

CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), SKIM MILK, MILKFAT, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WHEY, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, LACTIC ACID, MILK, ANNATTO AND PAPRIKA EXTRACT (COLOR), NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR), ENZYMES, CHEESE CULTURE, VITAMIN D3.

Common questions

Is American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product Singles, American banned in the United States?

No — every ingredient in American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product Singles, American is currently legal to sell in the US. However, Natamycin is banned or restricted in other regions: Natamycin (EU, UK).

Which ingredients in American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product Singles, American are flagged?

Natamycin: EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 permits natamycin (E235) only for surface treatment of certain hard/semi-hard cheeses and dried sausages, at limited levels; broader food use is not allowed.

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 American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product Singles, American?

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