FDA Status
ApprovedA synthetic orange-yellow dye used in many processed foods. Requires a hyperactivity warning label in the EU.
Concerns
- •hyperactivity in children
- •allergic reactions in aspirin-sensitive individuals
- •potential contaminant Sudan I is a known carcinogen
CAERS Adverse Events
No adverse event reports found.
CAERS data is voluntary. Reports indicate correlation, not causation. About CAERS
International Status
European Union
restrictedCanada
approvedCommonly Found In
orange-colored snackssaucesbaked goodscandycereals
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