Wish-Bone Classic Italian Dressing

Name: Wish-Bone Classic Italian Dressing
Brand: Wish-Bone

Barcode 041321008068

CAUTION

Is Wish-Bone Classic Italian Dressing safe?

Wish-Bone Classic Italian Dressing is rated CAUTION by BannedPantry: its label lists 2 ingredients that are banned or restricted outside the US — High Fructose Corn Syrup (EU (tax/restricted)); Calcium Disodium EDTA (EU, UK). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.

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Flagged ingredients (2)

High Fructose Corn Syrupmedium

Banned or restricted in: EU (tax/restricted)

EU imposes production quotas and taxes on isoglucose; linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and fatty liver.

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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 Wish-Bone Classic Italian Dressing

Same category, none of the flagged ingredients.

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Full ingredient list

Water, soybean oil, vinegar, high fructose corn syrup and/or corn syrup, salt, contains less than 2% of: extra virgin olive oil, red bell pepper, lemon juice from concentrate, garlic*, onion*, Xanthan Gum, calcium disodium EDTA (to protect flavor), spice, natural flavors, paprika (color).

Common questions

Is Wish-Bone Classic Italian Dressing banned in the United States?

No — every ingredient in Wish-Bone Classic Italian Dressing is currently legal to sell in the US. However, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Calcium Disodium EDTA are banned or restricted in other regions: High Fructose Corn Syrup (EU (tax/restricted)); Calcium Disodium EDTA (EU, UK).

Which ingredients in Wish-Bone Classic Italian Dressing are flagged?

High Fructose Corn Syrup: EU imposes production quotas and taxes on isoglucose; linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and fatty liver. 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 Wish-Bone Classic Italian 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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