Does Dryden & Palmer, Rock Candy Sugar Stick, Grape (Dryden & Palmer Inc) contain additives banned in Europe?
Yes — contains flagged additives
This product's listed additives include ingredients that are banned, restricted, or warning-labeled outside the U.S.:
Flagged additives
Erythrosine (Red Dye No. 3) Banned elsewhere
FDA revoked its food authorization in Jan 2025 (compliance by 2027); long restricted in the EU. Linked to cancer in animal studies.
Brilliant Blue FCF (Blue No. 1) Warning label required (EU)
Restricted in some countries; the U.S. is phasing out synthetic dyes. Under ongoing regulatory review.
What this means
An additive being banned or restricted in another country does not by itself mean this product is unsafe — the FDA and other regulators reach different conclusions. This page is informational, not safety advice.
Barcode: 0011167046275 · Source: Open Food Facts (community data; manufacturers change recipes — always verify on the current label). Spotted an error? Report it.
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