11/12 ingredients recognized
Hannaford, soda, mountain lion
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Flagged concerns
high fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
brominated vegetable oil
Soda stabilizer; FDA authorization revoked 2024; bromine accumulation linked to thyroid and neurological effects.
yellow 5
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
natural flavors
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
Full ingredient list
Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, orange juice from concentrate, natural flavors, citric acid, potassium benzoate (a preservative), gum acacia, potassium citrate, caffeine, calcium disodium edta (to protect flavor), yellow 5, brominated vegetable oil.