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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.
RED 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS
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, SODIUM BENZOATE (A PRESERVATIVE), CORN STARCH - MODIFIED GLYCERYL ABIETATE, ORANGE AND OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS, YELLOW 6, RED 40, POTASSIUM SORBATE (A PRESERVATIVE).