Does Smoked sticks (Cattleman‘s Cut) contain additives banned in Europe?

Smoked sticks

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.

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Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA, E320) Restricted elsewhere

Restricted in the EU and Japan. Listed by IARC as a possible human carcinogen.

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Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT, E321) Restricted elsewhere

Restricted or limited in several countries. Under ongoing regulatory review.

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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: 0044900301041 · Source: Open Food Facts (community data; manufacturers change recipes — always verify on the current label). Spotted an error? Report it.

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