In 2011 an FDA advisory committee conducted meetings on whether there is a link between food dyes and hyperactivity in children. "For certain susceptible children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and other problem behaviors…the data suggest that their condition may be exacerbated by exposure to a number of substances in food, including, but not limited to, synthetic color additives. The FDA released the following statement:
They've also petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to regulate food dyes more strictly. The Center for Science in the Public Interest has a petition calling on the American-based candy manufacturer Mars, Inc., maker of M&M's chocolate candies, to stop using artificial dyes in their products. If you've ever eaten candy from a European Union country, you might notice some unusual ingredients.įor instance, Nestlé's chocolate "Smarties" contain radish, lemon and red cabbage extracts for coloring, rather than yellow six or red 40. Twitter facebook Email This article is more than 7 years old.
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