Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Name: Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Brand: Kellogg's

Barcode 038000845245

CAUTION

Is Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal safe?

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is rated CAUTION by BannedPantry: its label lists 1 ingredient that is banned or restricted outside the US — BHT (EU, UK). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.

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Flagged ingredients (1)

BHTmedium

Banned or restricted in: EU, UK

EU/UK authorise BHT (E321) only in specified foods at limited maximum levels under Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 and not in foods for infants/young children; the US permits broader GRAS use.

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Full ingredient list

Milled corn, sugar, malt flavor, contains 2% or less of salt. BHT added to packaging material for freshness. Vitamins and Minerals: Iron, Niacinamide, Zinc, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Thiamin Hydrochloride (Vitamin B1), Vitamin A Palmitate, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12.

Common questions

Is Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal banned in the United States?

No — every ingredient in Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is currently legal to sell in the US. However, BHT is banned or restricted in other regions: BHT (EU, UK).

Which ingredients in Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal are flagged?

BHT: EU/UK authorise BHT (E321) only in specified foods at limited maximum levels under Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 and not in foods for infants/young children; the US permits broader GRAS 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 Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal?

Comparable products without the flagged ingredients include Barbara's Puffins Original Cereal (Barbara's), Cascadian Farm Organic Honey Nut O's (Cascadian Farm), Lovebird Cinnamon Grain-Free Cereal (Lovebird). You can also scan any product's barcode free at https://bannedpantry.com to check it before you buy.

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