Soda
Also listed as Soft Drink, Cola, and Carbonated Soft Drink.
Beverages
This is what the ingredient is.
Soda is a sweetened carbonated soft drink. Labels may say soda, cola, or soft drink.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is consumed as a beverage and used as a mixer.
Here is what food agencies say.
Soft drinks are FDA-regulated foods; color additives and sweeteners must meet applicable rules.
Here is what research has found.
Foreign material and labeling issues can appear in soft-drink recalls; pathogen risk is generally low for sealed carbonated drinks.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Often high in sugar or non-nutritive sweeteners. Check caffeine content on colas.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/16/2026