Why are these products flagged for Sodium Benzoate?

Each product listed has been independently scanned and confirmed to list Sodium Benzoate (or its aliases) in its ingredient panel.

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Products that contain Sodium Benzoate: 2026 audit list

Answer: We've identified 32 US products that list Sodium Benzoate (or one of its aliases) in their ingredient panel. Browse the list below or tap any item for its full ingredient breakdown.

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Products containing Sodium Benzoate

Caution
Dr Pepper
Dr Pepper
Caution
Soda Lemon-Lime
Sprite
Avoid
Mountain Dew
Mountain Dew
Caution
Ginger Ale
Canada Dry
Caution
Sprite Lemon-Lime
Sprite
Caution
zero sugar
Dr Pepper
Avoid
DIET MOUNTAIN DEW
Mountain Dew
Caution
Cherry Slush
Alani Nu
Avoid
Ultra Blue Hawaiian
Monster Energy
Avoid
Pepperoni Pizza
Hot Pockets
Avoid
TRESemmé Botanique Coconut Nourish Shampoo
TRESemmé
Caution
Barbecue Sauce
Sweet Baby Ray's
Caution
Sweet Baby Ray's Original Barbecue Sauce
Sweet Baby Ray's
Caution
Pantene Pro-V Classic Clean Shampoo
Pantene
Caution
Pantene Pro-V Repair & Protect Shampoo
Pantene
Caution
Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Shampoo
Head & Shoulders
Caution
Head & Shoulders Itchy Scalp Care Shampoo
Head & Shoulders
Caution
Herbal Essences Bio:Renew Argan Oil Shampoo
Herbal Essences
Avoid
Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Moisturizing Shampoo
Herbal Essences
Caution
Suave Naturals Coconut Shampoo
Suave
Caution
Dove Intense Repair Shampoo
Dove
Avoid
TRESemmé Moisture Rich Shampoo
TRESemmé
Avoid
TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Shampoo
TRESemmé
Caution
Old Spice 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner Fiji
Old Spice
Avoid
Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash
Dove
Caution
Dove Sensitive Skin Body Wash
Dove
Caution
Olay Ultra Moisture Body Wash with Shea Butter
Olay
Avoid
Old Spice Timber Body Wash
Old Spice
Avoid
Axe Phoenix Body Wash
Axe
Avoid
Suave Creamy Coconut Body Wash
Suave
Avoid
Dial Complete Antibacterial Body Wash
Dial
Avoid
Irish Spring Original Body Wash
Irish Spring

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