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thing unnatural is in the product. Typically, ar ficial colors are chemical-
based dyes that are used to color food and drinks. Most processed foods,
candies, beverages and many condiments contain ar ficial coloring. There is
great concern that ar ficial food coloring may cause increased hyperac vity
in children.

1. Yellow No. 5 may cause severe asthma symptoms.

2. Studies have shown that Red Dye No. 2 may cause cancer.

3. Blue #1 and Blue #2 (E133) Banned in Norway, Finland, and France. May
cause chromosomal damage. Found in candy, cereal, so drinks, sports
drinks and pet foods.

4. Red Dye # 3 (also Red #40 – a more current dye) (E124). Banned in 1990
a er 8 years of debate from use in many foods and cosme cs. This dye con-
nues to be on the market un l supplies run out! Has been proven to cause
thyroid cancer and chromosomal damage in laboratory animals. May also
interfere with brain-nerve transmission. Found in fruit cocktail, maraschino
cherries, cherry pie mix, ice cream, candy, bakery products and more!
5. Yellow #6 (E110) and Yellow Tartrazine (E102). Banned in Norway and Swe-
den. Increases the number of kidney and adrenal gland tumors in laboratory
animals. May cause chromosomal damage. Found in American cheese, mac-
aroni and cheese, candy, carbonated beverages, lemonade and more!

6. Natural Green Colour

Has several ingredients including curcumin extracted via petroleum products
and propylene glycol found in lollies and drinks.
Regardless, the FDA approves many food coloring addi ves as safe.

Commonly labeled as ar ficial colorings. Alterna ve names: Food, Drug and
Cosme c Colors, Synthe c Colors, FD&C Lakes, Food Dyes, Food Coloring,
Ar ficial Colorants.To find out more about alterna ve names for common
ar fical ingredients click here and here.

Sweeteners

7. High Fructose Corn Syrup. High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is made from
corn starch and offers a sweet flavor. It is popular because it is cheaper to
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