Bright colors, growing concerns: Food dyes under scrutiny

Autumn Raulerson Riverbend News Defining dyes: What are color additives? According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a color additive is any dye, pigment or any other substance that can impart color to a food, drug, or cosmetic or the human body. In recent years, there has been concern about synthetic color additives and their possible effects on children's health and development. The FDA has taken action against unsafe color additives and continues this work into the future. Dyes can be made from natural resources like such as carrots and paprika. Many synthetic food dyes are made from petroleum, and some have been studied for health risks. Research on synthetic dyes a