Does Original Beef & Cheese (Jack Link's) 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.
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA, E320) Restricted elsewhere
Restricted in the EU and Japan. Listed by IARC as a possible human carcinogen.
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT, E321) Restricted elsewhere
Restricted or limited in several countries. 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: 0017082884435 · Source: Open Food Facts (community data; manufacturers change recipes — always verify on the current label). Spotted an error? Report it.
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