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Peanut Butter Cups
Reese's
Barcode 03448005
CAUTIONIs Peanut Butter Cups safe?
Peanut Butter Cups by Reese's is rated CAUTION by BannedPantry: its label lists 1 ingredient that is banned or restricted outside the US — TBHQ (Japan). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.
Flagged ingredients (1)
TBHQlow
Banned or restricted in: Japan
TBHQ (E319) is not on Japan's list of designated food additives, so foods containing it cannot be sold there; the EU and US both authorise it as an antioxidant at limited maximum levels.
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Full ingredient list
milk chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, chocolate, nonfat milk , milk fat, lactose , soy lecithin, pgpr, emulsifier), peanuts , sugar, dextrose, salt, tbhq (preservative),
Common questions
Is Peanut Butter Cups banned in the United States?
No — every ingredient in Peanut Butter Cups is currently legal to sell in the US. However, TBHQ is banned or restricted in other regions: TBHQ (Japan).
Which ingredients in Peanut Butter Cups are flagged?
TBHQ: TBHQ (E319) is not on Japan's list of designated food additives, so foods containing it cannot be sold there; the EU and US both authorise it as an antioxidant at limited maximum levels.
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 Peanut Butter Cups?
Comparable products without the flagged ingredients include Hu Dark Chocolate Bar Simple (Hu), Alter Eco Organic Dark Chocolate (Alter Eco), Endangered Species Dark Chocolate Bars 12-pack (Endangered Species). You can also scan any product's barcode free at https://bannedpantry.com to check it before you buy.
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