Whoa the list of foods certainly is unexpected..

Artificial food dyes, including Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, and others, are widely used in processed foods to enhance their visual appeal. While they make products look more attractive—especially to children—these dyes have been linked to potential health risks such as hyperactivity, allergic reactions, and even concerns about carcinogenicity. Below is a list of common foods containing Red 40 and other synthetic dyes:

Candies & Sweets

Skittles (Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1)
M&Ms (Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Blue 2)
Starburst (Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6)
Twizzlers (Red 40)
Gummy Bears & Worms (Often contain multiple dyes, including Red 40 and Yellow 5)
Jolly Ranchers (Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 5)
Sour Patch Kids (Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1)
Lollipops (e.g., Dum Dums, Ring Pops) (Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1)
Cotton Candy (Often contains Red 40 and Blue 1)

Soft Drinks, Sports Drinks & Juices

Mountain Dew (Yellow 5)
Gatorade (Orange, Fruit Punch, etc.) (Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6)
Powerade (Red 40, Blue 1)
Hawaiian Punch (Red 40)
Kool-Aid (Various Flavors) (Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1)
Fanta (Orange, Grape, etc.) (Red 40, Yellow 6, Blue 1)
Pepsi Blue (Blue 1)

Baked Goods & Breakfast Cereals

Frosted Flakes (with colored marshmallows or limited editions) (Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1)
Lucky Charms (Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1)
Froot Loops (Red 40, Yellow 6, Blue 1)
Trix Cereal (Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1)
Pop-Tarts (Strawberry, Cherry, etc.) (Red 40, Yellow 6)
Dunkin’ Donuts (Certain Frostings & Sprinkles) (Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1)

Processed Snacks

Doritos (Nacho Cheese, Cool Ranch, etc.) (Red 40, Yellow 6)
Cheetos (Flamin’ Hot Varieties) (Red 40, Yellow 6)
Takis (Fuego, Nitro, etc.) (Red 40, Yellow 6)
Lay’s Barbecue Chips (Red 40)
Pringles (Flavored Varieties) (Red 40, Yellow 5)

Dairy & Frozen Desserts

Yoplait Yogurts (Strawberry, Mixed Berry, etc.) (Red 40, Blue 1)
Go-GURT (Red 40, Blue 1)
Popsicles (Cherry, Blue Raspberry, etc.) (Red 40, Blue 1)
Rainbow Sherbet (Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1)
Certain Ice Cream Brands (Neapolitan, Birthday Cake, etc.) (Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1)
Condiments & Sauces
Kraft Mac & Cheese (Some versions, especially colored ones) (Yellow 5, Yellow 6)
Flavored Ketchup (Such as Purple & Green varieties) (Red 40, Blue 1)
Certain Barbecue Sauces & Salad Dressings (Red 40)
Sweet & Sour Sauce (From fast food restaurants) (Red 40)

Alternatives to Artificial Food Dyes: What to Eat Instead

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