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Orange B
Sodium salt of 1-(4-sulfophenyl)-3-ethylcarboxy-4-(4-sulfonaphthylazo)-5-hydroxypyrazolecolorant
FDA Status
ApprovedA synthetic dye approved exclusively for coloring hot dog and sausage casings. One of the most narrowly permitted food dyes in the US.
Concerns
- •restricted exclusively to hot dog and sausage casings
- •very limited safety data available
- •not approved for any other food use
CAERS Adverse Events
No adverse event reports found.
CAERS data is voluntary. Reports indicate correlation, not causation. About CAERS
International Status
European Union
bannedCanada
bannedCommonly Found In
hot dog casingssausage casings
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