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Coca-cola Original Taste Soda
Barcode 049000028904
CAUTIONIs Coca-cola Original Taste Soda safe?
Coca-cola Original Taste Soda 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 Coca-cola Original Taste Soda
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
pledse recycle cans, cartons cts ainer fructose corn syrup 1 can phosphoric acid, natural carbonated water, high caramel color, flavors, caffeine,
Common questions
Is Coca-cola Original Taste Soda banned in the United States?
No — every ingredient in Coca-cola Original Taste Soda 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 Coca-cola Original Taste Soda 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 Coca-cola Original Taste Soda?
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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