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 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.
red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
natural flavors
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
sodium benzoate gum arabic
Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.
Full ingredient list
Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, natural flavors, citric acid, sodium benzoate (a preservative) gum arabic, glycerol ester of wood rosin, yellow 6, red 40, brominated vegetable oil.