Does Fat Free Cheddar (H-E-B Natural Cheese) 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
Titanium dioxide (E171) Banned elsewhere
Banned as a food additive in the EU since 2022. EU food-safety review cited possible genotoxicity concerns.
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: 0041220197675 · Source: Open Food Facts (community data; manufacturers change recipes — always verify on the current label). Spotted an error? Report it.