15/18 ingredients recognized
Code Red (cherry soda)
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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 5
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
blue 1 bottled under the authority of pepsico
May cause chromosomal damage; absorbed through skin.
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, concentrated orange juice, citric acid, sodium polyphosphates (to protect flavor), sodium benzoate (preserves freshness), natural flavor, caffeine, sodium citrate, gum arabic, calcium disodium edta (to protect flavor), red 40, yellow 5, blue 1. bottled under the authority of pepsico, inc., purchase, ny 10577. caffeine content: 77mg/16.9 fl oz. we're here to help. mountaindew.com or 800.433.2652