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In 1909, the Pure Food and Drug Act passed, and the United States government seized 40 barrels and 20 kegs of Coca-Cola syrup because they considered the added caffeine to be a harmful ingredient. One of the first noted criticisms of Coca-Cola was that it produced serious mental and motor deficits.
An ingredient may be considered "added" regardless of whether a product's formula called for it; whether a specific ingredient is harmful is a jury matter; compounded names (such as Coca-Cola) are only distinctive to the product and not the named ingredients should the name achieve a 'secondary significance' of the product itself. Court membership
Coca-Cola announced that it would be phasing out sodium benzoate from many of its drinks, but not Fanta and Sprite. [29] As of August 2012, Coca-Cola Zero and Barq's root beer still contained benzoate (added as potassium salt and sodium salt respectively).
The Cola Flavoring contained undeclared sulfites, preservatives that can cause allergic skin reactions, digestive issues, and asthma in people with sulfite sensitivity, according to Cleveland Clinic.
A 2020 study conducted by Consumer Reports found that several popular brands of water, including Coca-Cola’s sparkling mineral water brand Topo Chico, contained “toxic” PFAS. Specifically ...
No, Coke doesn't contain brominated vegetable oil, according to Coca-Cola.com. And no, Mountain Dew does not have BVO in its ingredients list, according its maker, PepsiCo .
The Coca-Cola Company's formula for Coca-Cola syrup, which bottlers combine with carbonated water to create the company's flagship cola soft drink, is a closely guarded trade secret. Company founder Asa Candler initiated the veil of secrecy that surrounds the formula in 1891 as a publicity , marketing , and intellectual property protection ...
Consumer Reports recently tested 47 bottled waters and found levels of "toxic PFAS chemicals" in several popular brands. ... Topo Chico, made by Coca-Cola, said it would "continue to make ...