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Zero Sugar Strawberries & Cream
Dr Pepper
Barcode 078000037708
AVOIDIs Zero Sugar Strawberries & Cream safe?
Zero Sugar Strawberries & Cream by Dr Pepper is rated AVOID by BannedPantry: its label lists 2 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). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.
Flagged ingredients (2)
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 Zero Sugar Strawberries & Cream
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
0 5770⁰ 8 c flavors, carbonated water and less than 2% of: caramel color, natural and artificial aspartame, acesulfame potassium, sodium benzoate (preservative), phosphoric acid, caffeine, sodium phosphate. phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine produced under the authority of dr pepper/seven up, inc., 6425 hall of fame lane, frisco, tx 75034 tm & © 2023 dr pepper/seven up, inc. caffeine content: 41mg/12 fl oz please recycle 1-888-377-3773 drpepper.com llll
Common questions
Is Zero Sugar Strawberries & Cream banned in the United States?
No — every ingredient in Zero Sugar Strawberries & Cream is currently legal to sell in the US. However, Caramel Color III, Sodium Benzoate 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).
Which ingredients in Zero Sugar Strawberries & Cream 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.
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 Zero Sugar Strawberries & Cream?
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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