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.
The dyes are common in a range of packaged and restaurant foods from PepsiCo's Gatorade, Cheetos and Doritos to Kellogg's Eggo waffles and Kraft's 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
Pepper Snapple Group:
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
General Mills:
Betty Crocker Cheesy Lasagna with Beef
Betty Crocker Au Gratin 100% Real Potatoes
Nestle:
Hot Pockets Ham & Cheese
Lean Pockets Ham & Cheddar
Edy's Classic Real Strawberry Ice Cream
Coca-Cola:
Minute Maid Lemonade
McDonald's:
Vanilla Triple Thick Shake
Wendy's, a unit of Wendy's/Arby's Group:
Chili
Dill Pickles
KFC, a unit of Yum Brands Inc:
Potato Salad
Sweet and Spicy Wings
Chicken Pot Pie
Subway:
Banana Peppers
Pickles
Source: Center for Science in the Public Interest