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A synthetic food dye used in processed foods like confections, soft drinks, flavoring syrups, condiments and convenience foods in order to create a potent yellow or bright green coloring. Prevalence of allergenicity is unclear but it is the most likely azo dye to cause hypersensitivity and reactions may occur from ingestion or skin contact.
Its use as a food dye was legalized in the US by the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906. [6] By early 1920s, it was produced mainly for the food industry, [ 7 ] with 2,170 pounds (0.98 t) made in America in 1924, [ 8 ] rising to 9,468 pounds (4.29 t) in 1938 [ 9 ] and approximately 50 tons in 1967.
Azorubine has shown no evidence of mutagenic or carcinogenic properties and an acceptable daily intake (ADI) of 0–4 mg/kg was established in 1983 by the WHO. [10]: 19 In rare instances, it may cause skin and respiratory allergic reactions even to FDA approved dosages.
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The Food and Drug Administration has said it is banning the use of Red No. 3, a synthetic dye that has long been used in the U.S. to color certain foods, such as candies and colored beverages, as ...
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Brilliant blue FCF (Blue 1) is a synthetic organic compound used primarily as a blue colorant for processed foods, medications, dietary supplements, and cosmetics. [1] It is classified as a triarylmethane dye and is known under various names, such as FD&C Blue No. 1 or acid blue 9.
The Food and Drug Administration said in a written statement to USA TODAY that it has "reviewed the research on the effects of color additives on children’s behavior including the literature ...