14/15 ingredients recognized
Mountain Dew, Game Fuel, Soda, Citrus Cherry, Citrus Cherry
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Flagged concerns
High Fructose Corn Syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
Yellow 6
Hyperactivity; allergic reactions; contaminated with carcinogens benzidine and 4-aminobiphenyl.
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.
Red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
Natural Flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
Sodium Benzoate
Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.
Full ingredient list
Carbonated Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Citric Acid, Natural Flavor, Sodium Benzoate (Preserves Freshness), Gum Arabic, Caffeine, Sodium Citrate, Yellow 5, Glycerol, Ester Of Wood Rosin, Calcium Disodium Edta (To Protect Flavor), Yellow 6, Red 40, Brominated Vegetable Oil.