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Cream Soda
Unknown Brand
Barcode 072796000045
AVOIDIs Cream Soda safe?
Cream Soda by Unknown Brand is rated AVOID by BannedPantry: its label lists 3 ingredients that are banned or restricted outside the US — Caramel Color III (California (Prop 65 - via 4-MEI contaminant), EU (authorized, restricted uses)); Sodium Benzoate (EU, UK); Calcium Disodium EDTA (EU, UK). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.
Flagged ingredients (3)
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.
Sodium Benzoatemedium
Banned or restricted in: EU, UK
EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 permits sodium benzoate (E211) only in specified food categories at maximum levels and not in foods for infants/young children; benzene can form when benzoates and ascorbic acid co-occur.
Cleaner swaps for Cream Soda
Same category, none of the flagged ingredients.
OLIPOP Cherry Vanilla Prebiotic Soda 12-pack
OLIPOP
Real fruit, fiber, no HFCS. 45 cal vs 250 in mainstream soda.
Poppi Strawberry Lemon Prebiotic Soda 12-pack
Poppi
Apple cider vinegar + real fruit juice. No artificial flavors.
Zevia Ginger Root Beer 24-pack
Zevia
Zero calorie, stevia sweetened, no caramel color IV.
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Full ingredient list
Carbonated water, sugar, sodium benzoate (preservative), citric acid, caramel color, potassium sorbate (preservative), natural and artificial flavors, calcium disodium edta (to protect flavor).
Common questions
Is Cream Soda banned in the United States?
No — every ingredient in Cream Soda is currently legal to sell in the US. However, Caramel Color III, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Disodium EDTA are banned or restricted in other regions: Caramel Color III (California (Prop 65 - via 4-MEI contaminant), EU (authorized, restricted uses)); Sodium Benzoate (EU, UK); Calcium Disodium EDTA (EU, UK).
Which ingredients in Cream 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. Sodium Benzoate: EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 permits sodium benzoate (E211) only in specified food categories at maximum levels and not in foods for infants/young children; benzene can form when benzoates and ascorbic acid co-occur. 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 AVOID 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. AVOID means at least one labeled ingredient is banned or restricted by a major overseas regulator, or is high-severity under our methodology. Ratings are never influenced by brands.
What can I buy instead of Cream Soda?
Comparable products without the flagged ingredients include OLIPOP Cherry Vanilla Prebiotic Soda 12-pack (OLIPOP), Poppi Strawberry Lemon Prebiotic Soda 12-pack (Poppi), Zevia Ginger Root Beer 24-pack (Zevia). You can also scan any product's barcode free at https://bannedpantry.com to check it before you buy.
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