Why Is Red Dye Bad for You?

Sophia Al-Mansoor
Sophia Al-Mansoor
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Some Dyes May Contain Cancer-Causing Contaminants Red 40, Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 May Contain Contaminants That Are Known Cancer-Causing Substances. Benzidine...

Why Is Red Dye Bad for You?

Some Dyes May Contain Cancer-Causing Contaminants
Red 40, Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 may contain contaminants that are known cancer-causing substances. Benzidine, 4-aminobiphenyl and 4-aminoazobenzene are potential carcinogens that have been found in food dyes
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Food dyes are chemical substances that were developed to enhance the appearance of food by giving it artificial color. People have added colorings to food for centuries, but the first artificial food colorings were created in 1856 from coal tar. Nowadays, food dyes are made from petroleum.
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The CSPI released a report that says artificial food dyes pose a “rainbow of risks,” including everything from allergies to cancer. Artificial dyes may also trigger “mind-storms,” which are issues with the brain's wiring or electrical activity.

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