Food color and health

Color of the food and health risks

FDA conducts the monitoring system side effects (ARMS) as a control for the safety of color additives in foods, with an electronic database to monitor the risks to public health.

Consulting voters food hypersensitivity FDA committee concluded in 1986 that cause FD & C yellow no. 5 May hives in fewer than one in 10,000 people, but found no evidence that it causes show some reports, asthma crisis. It was decided to allow the use of Yellow No. 5, with the product labeling for those who are hypersensitive to avoid, should continue.

With Red No. 3 was completed voluntarily in 1990 after animal studies showed an association with thyroid tumors. Although it still remains in the list, the FDA proposes to delete.

Some food coloring of insects originate allergic reactions. A panel of the National Institutes of Health in 1982 found that the color pigments not related to allegations of hyperactivitym, but recent studies in the UK seem to contradict.

Although the FDA approved, some people may still cause allergic reactions. If you suffer from severe allergies, consult your doctor.

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