Does Wegmans, decorated shortbread cookies 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
Fast Green FCF (Green No. 3) Banned elsewhere
Not authorized as a food color in the EU. The U.S. is moving to phase out synthetic dyes.
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: 0077890371114 · Source: Open Food Facts (community data; manufacturers change recipes — always verify on the current label). Spotted an error? Report it.