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Diet Coke - 6pk/16.9 Fl Oz Bottles
Coke
Barcode 049000024692
CAUTIONIs Diet Coke - 6pk/16.9 Fl Oz Bottles safe?
Diet Coke - 6pk/16.9 Fl Oz Bottles by Coke 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 Diet Coke - 6pk/16.9 Fl Oz Bottles
Same category, none of the flagged ingredients.
OLIPOP Vintage Cola Prebiotic Soda 12-pack
OLIPOP
Prebiotic soda, 35 cal, real plant botanicals. No HFCS, no caramel color IV, no phosphoric acid.
Zevia Zero Calorie Cola 24-pack
Zevia
No artificial sweeteners, HFCS, caramel color, or phosphoric acid. Stevia sweetened.
Poppi Doc Pop Prebiotic Soda 12-pack
Poppi
Apple cider vinegar based prebiotic. 25 cal, no artificial colors or HFCS.
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Full ingredient list
alue CARBONATED WATER, CARAMEL COLOR, ASPARTAME, PHOSPHORIC ACID, POTASSIUM 0% BENZOATE (TO PROTECT TASTE), NATURAL ACID, CAFFEINE.
Common questions
Is Diet Coke - 6pk/16.9 Fl Oz Bottles banned in the United States?
No — every ingredient in Diet Coke - 6pk/16.9 Fl Oz Bottles 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 Diet Coke - 6pk/16.9 Fl Oz Bottles 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 Diet Coke - 6pk/16.9 Fl Oz Bottles?
Comparable products without the flagged ingredients include OLIPOP Vintage Cola Prebiotic Soda 12-pack (OLIPOP), Zevia Zero Calorie Cola 24-pack (Zevia), Poppi Doc Pop Prebiotic Soda 12-pack (Poppi). You can also scan any product's barcode free at https://bannedpantry.com to check it before you buy.
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