One in five food and drink products in the US contains synthetic colorings linked to health problems, according to a large study.
The concern has increased for years about the increased use of the dyes that have been suggested can cause cancer.
Now researchers have discovered how common they are in the food supply of America.
The team of the University of North Carolina Nearly 40,000 packaged food and drink products made by the Top 25 Food and Beverage companies in the US, including Kraft Heinz Co., Nestle and Coca-Cola Co.
In total, 19 percent of all analyzed products contained at least one colorant based on petroleum, the most common Red 40.
Red 40, which was found in approximately 14 percent of the products tested, was previously associated with behavioral problems in children, cancer and infertility.
The dye is usually found in snacks such as Doritos chips, Kellogg Co.’s Froot loops, Skittles and M & Ms, as well as drinks such as Gatorade and Mountain Dew Soda.
But the new study discovered that more than 36,000 food products sold in the US contain Red 40, some of which can surprise, such as Heinz Sweet Relish, Kraft Romige French Dressing, various flavored milk and yogurt.
Red 40, which was found in approximately 14 percent of the products tested, was previously associated with behavioral problems in children, cancer and infertility
The experts also discovered that dyes were present in 30 percent of foods that were aimed at young children such as confectionery, sugar-sweet drinks, ready-made meals, breakfast cereals and fried products.
Since his elections, health and human service secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. has attached the use of Red 40 and other harmful colors in packaged foods.
Dr. Elizabeth Dunford, Deputy Assistant -Professor at the Department of Nutrition at the University of North Carolina
Dr. Elizabeth Dunford, deputy university teacher at the Department of Nutrition at the University of North Carolina and studied author noted that the results were a reason for concern.
She said, “Given the accumulation of evidence in the past 40 years that points to the health damage of synthetic dyes, it is disappointing to see that they are still so common in our food system, especially in products that are designed to address children,” she said.
“The high levels of sugar in these brightly colored products suggest that companies use synthetic dyes to market sweet foods and drinks, but both ingredients are linked to poor health results.”
The team investigated ingredient data for each item to determine which dyes were used in the products.
Most products contain red 40, red 3, yellow 5, yellow 6, blue 1, blue 2 and green 3.
Geel 5, also known as tartrazine, is linked to potential triggers for hyperactivity in children and potential DNA damage based on some studies.
It is known that snacks such as Doritos, Saps, Cookies and Pickles Yellow 5 contain in it.
Likewise, Yellow 6 – found in sugar -like breakfast cereals such as Lucky Charms and Cap’n Crunch – and Blue 1 – can cause gummy bears – often found – hyperactivity and inattention in children.
Blauw 2 – Consistent in sports drinks – and green 3 – found in canned vegetables and salad dressings – appear to cause increased tumor growth in animals, in particular in the bladder and testes.
They found foods containing dyes, accounting for more than $ 46 billion in the sale of consumers from 2020.
The scientists also revealed that Ferrero, the makers of Ferrero Rocher Chocolates, used the highest amount of food paint, because almost all their products were filled with one or more dyes.
More than 50 percent of food products made by Mars Inc and more than half of Pepsico’s energy drinks also appeared to contain synthetic dyes.
As a result, Dr. Dunford that it was encouraging to see that several American states had recently started taking steps to ban the use of synthetic dyes.
She said: ‘Until the regulation process catches up science, parents and health -conscious consumers must always check the ingredient label for synthetic dyes and at high levels of added sugar.
“If a product also contains, it is better not to buy it, especially for your children.”
It is after RFK JR had outlined plans to prohibit synthetic food paint from American food supply as part of a broader step to tackle chronic diseases such as obesity and diabetes.
He recently issued an ultimatum to large food manufacturers – asked them to strip their products from artificial dyes before the end of his term or to do with unknown consequences.
The experts also discovered that dyes were present in the diet in 30 percent of the foods aimed at young children such as confectionery, sugar-sweet drinks, ready-made meals, breakfast cereals and fried goods
RFK JR’s comments were shared in an internal memo by Melissa Hockstad, the Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Brands Association, to its members.
The MKBA is a trade organization that represents the industry for consumer -packaged goods in the US, including those companies called by RFK JR, that argues for policy and regulations that support food companies.
Hockstad quoted RFK JR in the memo and said: ‘He expects’ real and transforming’ change by ‘getting the worst ingredients out’.
As a result, earlier this month Kraft Heinz, the company behind Kraft Mac and Cheese and Heinz Ketchup, announced that it would remove artificial colors from its products in 2027.
Products that are currently using these dyes are cabbage AID, Crystal Light, Mio, Jet-Puffed Marshmallows and Jell-O and With the receptive change, variations can also be in color, texture and taste.
Many packaged food companies, including WK ​​Kellogg and Tyson Foods, have also worked on reformulating existing products and introducing new items without artificial colors.
In March, West Virginia introduced a bill to prohibit seven synthetic food paint linked to cancer and behavioral problems.
Since his elections, health and human service secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. has outlined plans to prohibit synthetic food paint from American food supply as part of a broader step to tackle chronic diseases such as obesity and diabetes.
A account introduced by home representative Adam Burkhammer Last month, it is planning to prohibit the sale of each food product with dyes Red 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2 and Green 3.
They can all be found in processed foods such as candy, breakfast cereals, soft drinks and bread and have long been under the microscope of health secretary RFK who is planning to improve American food by denying harmful additives and dyes.
The bill aims to prohibit the use of the artificial dyes in the food programs for school with effect from 1 August with an exception for fundraisers in school.
It is also intended to prohibit the sale of products made with the dyes from January 1, 2028, so that manufacturers can comply with time and coordinate with the ban of California’s own dye paint.
The study was published on 25 June in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
The State Texas has also introduced a new bill that is expected to be signed in the law, would require companies to print a label on their foods if they contain additives, including dyes and bleached flower.
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