Welcome to Red Dye Free! Recently, Moms Today lead a conversation about artificial dyes. I encourage you to keep the conversation alive by clicking the following link: http://moms.today.com/_news/2011/03/29/6369981-why-some-moms-have-banned-artificial-food-dyes-from-their-kids-diets
I also encourage you to vote here: http://moms.today.com/_question/2011/03/29/6371288-do-you-worry-about-artificial-dyes-in-food
Your opinions matter. The conversations in the comment section is very interesting! Why don't you join us and let others know how you feel about this topic?
Showing posts with label FDA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label FDA. Show all posts
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Don't you think it's time the FDA corrects the information on its web site about the impact of artificial dyes on behavior?
The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) created an informative guide about food ingredients and colors. The following link can be used to access that information:
http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodIngredientsPackaging/ucmo94211.htm#coloradd
"CSPI's (Center for Science in the Public Interest) petition asks the FDA to require a warning label on foods with artificial dyes while it mulls CSPI's request to ban the dyes outright. CSPI also wants the FDA to correct the information it presents to parents on its web site about the impact of artificial food dyes on behavior. Joining CSPI's call are 19 prominent psychiatrists, toxicologists, and pediatricians who today co-signed letter urging members of Congress to hold hearings on artificial food dyes and behavior, and to fund an Institute of Medicine research project on the issue."
http://cspinet.org/new/200806022.html
The FDA created that guide in 2004. It is time that they change that information so that people can be correctly informed about the possible changes in behavior that some children and adults can experience. It severely downplays the terrible side-effects that these dyes can have on a number of people - not just those individuals with ADD/ADHD, but theoretically it could worsen undesirable behavior in people with conditions such as mood disorders and autistic spectrum disorders. In my opinion, it is not worth the risk and these dyes should be banned.
http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodIngredientsPackaging/ucmo94211.htm#coloradd
"CSPI's (Center for Science in the Public Interest) petition asks the FDA to require a warning label on foods with artificial dyes while it mulls CSPI's request to ban the dyes outright. CSPI also wants the FDA to correct the information it presents to parents on its web site about the impact of artificial food dyes on behavior. Joining CSPI's call are 19 prominent psychiatrists, toxicologists, and pediatricians who today co-signed letter urging members of Congress to hold hearings on artificial food dyes and behavior, and to fund an Institute of Medicine research project on the issue."
http://cspinet.org/new/200806022.html
The FDA created that guide in 2004. It is time that they change that information so that people can be correctly informed about the possible changes in behavior that some children and adults can experience. It severely downplays the terrible side-effects that these dyes can have on a number of people - not just those individuals with ADD/ADHD, but theoretically it could worsen undesirable behavior in people with conditions such as mood disorders and autistic spectrum disorders. In my opinion, it is not worth the risk and these dyes should be banned.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Artificial Dyes and the Deep Dark Truth!
Can you trust the FDA when it comes to artificial color additives???? Are they getting paid for staying blind to the facts? Should you trust them?
In summary: The Feingold Blue book has the following to say about Artificial colors (Please see link below):
Regulated by the FDA, artificial colors can be added to foods, drugs and cosmetics. The colors permitted in cosmetics and in medications can have twice the amount of lead contaminant as coloring permissible in foods. Artificial colorings continue to be listed as “Generally Recognized As Safe” despite studies showing the contrary.
"In 2002, more than 16 million pounds of color additives were certified by FDA inspectors. The FDA receives a “user fee” from the manufacturer for each pound of food dye certified."
http://www.feingold.org/Bluebook/page-06-7-more.pdfFiengold
Why has the FDA ignored parent's testimonials about the how artificial dyes change their child's behavior for the worse. Why have they turned their backs on all of the outraged public who have witnessed it's effects? Why haven't they demanded more research and studies on neurotoxicity and put warning labels on foods containing these harmful additives?
In summary: The Feingold Blue book has the following to say about Artificial colors (Please see link below):
Regulated by the FDA, artificial colors can be added to foods, drugs and cosmetics. The colors permitted in cosmetics and in medications can have twice the amount of lead contaminant as coloring permissible in foods. Artificial colorings continue to be listed as “Generally Recognized As Safe” despite studies showing the contrary.
"In 2002, more than 16 million pounds of color additives were certified by FDA inspectors. The FDA receives a “user fee” from the manufacturer for each pound of food dye certified."
http://www.feingold.org/Bluebook/page-06-7-more.pdfFiengold
Why has the FDA ignored parent's testimonials about the how artificial dyes change their child's behavior for the worse. Why have they turned their backs on all of the outraged public who have witnessed it's effects? Why haven't they demanded more research and studies on neurotoxicity and put warning labels on foods containing these harmful additives?
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