FACTBOX-Food dyes in some suprising places

WASHINGTON, March 30 (Reuters) – U.S. health officials are
examining whether artificial food colorings make children
hyperactive, a concern first raised in the 1970s. A U.S.
advisory panel is weighing the question on Wednesday and
Thursday.[ID:nN30138962]

The dyes are common in a range of packaged and restaurant
foods from PepsiCo’s (PEP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) Gatorade, Cheetos and Doritos to
Kellogg’s (K.N: Quote, Profile, Research) Eggo waffles and Kraft’s (KFT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) Jell-O
desserts.

Artificial colors also are found in other products like
pickles and potatoes that may not be obvious. Below is a list
of some popular products made with food dyes, according to a
2008 petition from the Center for Science in the Public
Interest. The group is asking the Food and Drug Administration
to ban the dyes or require a warning.

Kraft:

Jell-O desserts in lemon, strawberry and black cherry
flavors

Oscar Mayer Lunchables Mini Burgers and Mini Hot Dogs

Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS.N: Quote, Profile, Research):

Mott’s Strawberry-Flavored Apple Sauce

PepsiCo:

Quaker Oatmeal to Go, Apples & Cinnamon

Quaker Oatmeal Squares Crunchy Oatmeal Cereal

Sun Chips French Onion flavor

Kellogg:

Eggo Homestyle Waffles

Eggo Whole Grain Blueberry Waffles