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Jalapeno Beef Stick
CHOMPS
Barcode 0856584004206
CAUTIONIs Jalapeno Beef Stick safe?
Jalapeno Beef Stick by CHOMPS is rated CAUTION by BannedPantry: its label lists 1 ingredient that is banned or restricted outside the US — Sodium Nitrite (EU, UK). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.
Flagged ingredients (1)
Sodium Nitritemedium
Banned or restricted in: EU, UK
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2108 lowered the maximum permitted levels of sodium nitrite (E250) in cured/meat products to reduce nitrosamine formation; US limits are higher.
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Full ingredient list
beef, salt, corn syrup, dextrose, spices, flavorings, lactic acid starter culture, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite
Common questions
Is Jalapeno Beef Stick banned in the United States?
No — every ingredient in Jalapeno Beef Stick is currently legal to sell in the US. However, Sodium Nitrite is banned or restricted in other regions: Sodium Nitrite (EU, UK).
Which ingredients in Jalapeno Beef Stick are flagged?
Sodium Nitrite: Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2108 lowered the maximum permitted levels of sodium nitrite (E250) in cured/meat products to reduce nitrosamine formation; US limits are higher.
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 Jalapeno Beef Stick?
Comparable products without the flagged ingredients include Thrive Market Organic Pantry Starter Box (Thrive Market), Simple Mills Almond Flour Crackers Variety (Simple Mills), Bob's Red Mill Organic Rolled Oats (Bob's Red Mill). You can also scan any product's barcode free at https://bannedpantry.com to check it before you buy.
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