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Barbecue
Lay's
Barcode 028400199612
CAUTIONIs Barbecue safe?
Barbecue by Lay'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 Barbecue
Same category, none of the flagged ingredients.
Siete Grain Free Tortilla Chips Sea Salt 6-pack
Siete
Cassava + avocado oil. No seed oils, no artificial colors.
Jackson's Sweet Potato Chips Sea Salt 6-pack
Jackson's
Avocado oil, no artificial colors, no preservatives.
Kettle Brand Krinkle Cut Sea Salt 15-pack
Kettle Brand
Non-GMO, no MSG, no artificial colors.
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Full ingredient list
alcium D 10mg Iron 0.6mg Potassium 330mg Vitamin C 0% 2% 6% 6% The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. GREDIENTS: POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, CORN, OYBEAN, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), SUGAR, SALT, EXTROSE, MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN), MOLASSES, ORULA YEAST, NATURAL FLAVORS, ONION POWDER, SPICES, OMATO POWDER, PAPRIKA, CORN STARCH, PAPRIKA XTRACTS, CARAMEL COLOR, YEAST EXTRACT, GARLIC OWDER, AND MUSTARD SEED OIL. TO-LAY, INC. NO, TX 75024-4099 022 FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC. W us on s.com smartlabel 回家回 417 Scan here for more food informat or call 1-800-352-4477 NO ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS
Common questions
Is Barbecue banned in the United States?
No — every ingredient in Barbecue 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 Barbecue 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 Barbecue?
Comparable products without the flagged ingredients include Siete Grain Free Tortilla Chips Sea Salt 6-pack (Siete), Jackson's Sweet Potato Chips Sea Salt 6-pack (Jackson's), Kettle Brand Krinkle Cut Sea Salt 15-pack (Kettle Brand). You can also scan any product's barcode free at https://bannedpantry.com to check it before you buy.
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