Does Original Beef Stick (CHOMPS) contain additives banned in Europe?

Original Beef Stick

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

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†’

Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT, E321) Restricted elsewhere

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

Other foods with BHT 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: 02289805 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 Blue 1