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Artificial food dyes are not banned in the United States because they have been deemed safe for consumption by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) based on scientific research and evidence.
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The use of Red Dye 40 is concerning because it has been linked to adverse effects, such as a host of physical and mental health issues, including ADD/ADHD, allergies, immune disorders, mind storms (which are issues with the brain’s wiring or electrical activity), and even inflammatory bowel diseases.
Horrifyingly, the food industry dumps 15 million pounds of synthetic food dyes into what we eat every year—over 40% of which is Red Dye 40, a petroleum-based substance. Red Dye 40 is the number-one food dye used in the United States, found in most unnaturally red foods.
According to a 2010 article by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), consumption of such dyes has increased five-fold since 1955.
Studies of Red 40 side effects have been done on mice, and Red 40 did quite a number on the little guys. It caused adverse reactions in the rats, as they had lower reproductive success, a reduced weight of both parents and their offspring, decreased brain weight, and a lower chance of survival for newborn rats.
Red Dye 40 has been approved by the FDA for use in food products and must be listed as an ingredient on labels, but it has been banned at one time or another throughout Australia and other countries, including most of Europe, due to health concerns.
Not all of the foods with Red Dye 40 are red.
You will also find it in brown, blue, green, orange, and even white food products, too.
Take pickles for example. A combination of artificial dyes, including Red Dye 40, is used to give some pickles a more pronounced yellow-green color.
You can find Red Dye 40 in a wide range of foods and beverages, including:
- Condiments
- Snack foods
- Baked goods
- Beverages, including energy drinks
- Salad dressings
- Dairy products
- Frozen desserts
- Breakfast cereals
- Fruit bars
- Sauces
How To Avoid Red 40
The best chance in avoiding what's in Red 40 is to avoid avoiding foods that contain red 40 as well as any drinks that include artificial coloring (even sports drinks like gatorade!).
Reading food labels is always a smart and proactive way to control your diet to make sure you know exactly what is going into your body, and the bodies of your family members.
Red 40 can also be referred to as:
Red 40
Red No. 40
FD & C Red No. 40
FD and C Red No. 40
Allura Red
Allura Red AC
C. I. 16035
C.I. Food Red 17
There are other easy ways to avoid consuming Red 40 in your diet.
You can eat fresh, unprocessed food that doesn’t come in a box or bag!
Or If something has to be colored, be sure to look for natural colors that come from ingredients like beets, turmeric, and purple sweet potatoes.
Remember not to limit your label reading to just food.
Many cosmetics, types of mouthwashes, and other beauty products contain synthetic dyes as well.
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