The claim
Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte contains caramel color Level IV, a potentially carcinogenic additive.
Original review summary
The review says Starbucks removed caramel coloring from the Pumpkin Spice Latte in 2015 and that the current formulation does not contain the additive. It also says current ingredient disclosures do not list caramel color Level IV.[S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] Factcrescendo India original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026