D-LO’s Gourmet Pistachio Cheesecake is being recalled because it may contain wheat and soy, along with food dyes Yellow #5 and Blue #1 that are not declared on the label as required by law. Anyone who is allergic to those ingredients could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. Because this recall notice … Read more
California bans Red 3, brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, and propylparaben from being added to food because of possible adverse health effects. The governor signed the legislation on October 7, 2023. Industry has until 2027 to comply with this new law. The synthetic dye, Red 3, is made from petroleum. The law, Assembly Bill 418, … Read more
F-Bombs Truffles are being recalled because they contain undeclared Yellow #5 and Yellow #6, two food dyes. People who are sensitive to those dyes could experience hives, itching, coughing, vomiting, swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, and neck, and asthma-like symptoms if they eat these products. There is no mention of any reactions because this … Read more
A study from McMaster University has found that the long term consumption of Allura Red food dye can trigger IBD (inflammatory bowel diseases), Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis. Researcher Waliul Khan, a professor of the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine and a principle investigators of Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute, used experimental animal … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration has found that 96% of children age 2 to 5 years are exposed to food dyes. Center for Science in the Public Interest petitioned the FDA in 2008 asking to ban eight of the nine certified color additives. CSPI senior scientist Lisa Y. Lefferts said in a statement, “such widespread … Read more
A new study conducted at Purdue University that has been published in the journal Clinical Pediatrics reports on the dye content of many processed foods. The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) states that the findings are “disturbing since the amounts of dyes found in even single servings of numerous foods – or … Read more
The folks at FightBac.org are offering some tips for keeping your food safe during spring celebrations. Easter and Passover feature lots of eggs, which can be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria, especially Salmonella enteritidis. Clean hands are key. Always wash your hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds before and after food handling. Be … Read more