Black bear beverages, cola, original

high fructose corn syrup

Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.

natural flavor

Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.

sodium benzoate as a preservative

Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.