Does Caramel Syrup (Hershey's) contain additives banned in Europe?

Caramel Syrup

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

Tartrazine (Yellow No. 5) Warning label required (EU)

Permitted in the EU but requires a warning label. Some studies link synthetic dyes to hyperactivity in certain children.

Other foods with Yellow 5 โ†’

Sunset Yellow FCF (Yellow No. 6) Warning label required (EU)

Permitted in the EU but requires a warning label. Some studies link synthetic dyes to hyperactivity in certain children.

Other foods with Yellow 6 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: 03436602 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 Yellow 5