Does Viking berry (Monster) contain additives banned in Europe?

Viking berry

Yes โ€” contains flagged additives

This product's listed additives include ingredients that are banned, restricted, or warning-labeled outside the U.S.:

Flagged additives

Allura Red AC (Red Dye No. 40) Warning label required (EU)

Permitted in the EU but requires a warning label; the U.S. is phasing out synthetic dyes. Some studies link synthetic dyes to hyperactivity in certain children.

Other foods with Red 40 โ†’

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.

Other foods with Blue 1 โ†’

What this means

An additive being banned or restricted in another country does not by itself mean this product is unsafe โ€” the FDA and other regulators reach different conclusions. This page is informational, not safety advice.

Barcode: 0070847898320 ยท Source: Open Food Facts (community data; manufacturers change recipes โ€” always verify on the current label). Spotted an error? Report it.

Other products with Red 40