I shudder to think of the dangerous dyes in candy that I consumed when I was little. I shudder to think of the dyes that my own child was exposed to when he ate candy. But now, I am totally appalled at the proliferation of brightly and evenly phosphorescently colored candies, all with the intent to lure little ones into purchasing it.
Ever look at the dyes in M&M’s for example? How about the dye and ingredient lists on the candy in the grocery store or at the local movie theater? Here is just a short list of common dyes and their known health side-effects.
FD & C Yellow No. 6 – bakery items, cereals, snack foods, desserts, drinks, candy, ice cream, canned fish, some medications. Possible side effects are abdominal discomfort, allergies, hyperactivity, hives, kidney tumors, nausea and vomiting. This is derived from petroleum distillates.
FD & C Blue No. 1 – dairy products, jellies, icings, syrups, extracts, drinks, candy (banned in many countries, except the U.S.) An artificial (synthetic) food dye of bright blue hue derived from petroleum distillates. Inadequately tested. Current studies suggest a small cancer risk.
FD & C Blue No. 2 – (used in textile dyeing and printing) baked goods, ice cream, cereals, snack food, candy, confections, cherries. May cause nausea vomiting, high blood pressure. Derived from petroleum distillates. Suspected of causing brain tumors in animals. Banned in Norway.
FD & C Red No. 3 - used in dental labs, radiologic imaging, printing inks and food dye. Found in candy, baked goods, condiment and snack foods. Can cause sensitivity to light and thyroid hormone levels. May lead to hyperthyroidism. Consumption of Red No. 3, which has estrogen-like growth stimulatory properties and may be genotoxic, could be a significant risk factor in human breast carcinogenesis. Red No. 40 is commonly substituted for Red No. 3.
FD & C Red No. 40 – orange soda, candy, cosmetics, donuts, tattoo ink. The National Cancer Institute reported that p-credine, a chemical used in preparation of Red #40, is carcinogenic in animals. The FDA permanently listed Red #40 for use in foods and ingested drugs but only temporarily listed it for cosmetics and external drugs.
Take off the rose colored glasses if you think that today’s candy is so innocently sweet. Candy coloring is a sweet deception that is dangerous to children.
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