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Food Dye Litigation Is Growing Nationwide
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200+ Cases Filed Nationwide
Claims focus on Red Dye 3, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, and Blue 1. Consumers and families are now pursuing legal action over alleged long-term health harm.
Key Facts
- FDA banned Red Dye 3 (erythrosine) in January 2025.
- Red Dye 3 has been linked to thyroid tumors in animal studies.
- EU policy requires warning labels for several synthetic colors.
- California Food Safety Act (2023) banned Red Dye 3, BVO, potassium bromate, and propylparaben.
- Studies including the 2007 Southampton/Lancet work linked dyes to hyperactivity in children.
- About 90% of U.S. food dye use is Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6.
Potential Defendants
Claims may involve major food companies and brands, including Kraft, General Mills, Mars, Kellogg's, and PepsiCo.
Who May Qualify
Consumers, or parents of children, who experienced behavioral issues, allergic reactions, or certain cancers after long-term exposure to products with synthetic dyes may be eligible for legal review.