Does Artificial Food Coloring Cause Behavioral Problems in Children?

Did you know that several European countries have banned artificial dyes from foods, and require foods using any still-approved unnatural colors to prominently display warning labels on packaging stating that consuming foods containing artificial colors might be linked to behavioral issues in children?

Yet earlier this year, in an 11-3 vote, the FDA’s Food Advisory Committee concluded that there was not enough evidence to support a ban on food coloring based on health claims, mainly behavioral problems among children. Of particular concern to health advocates and parents are foods that commonly contain artificial coloring such as cereal, yogurts and juices. A number of studies have established links between behavioral issues in children such as hyperactivity, and consumption of a large amount of artificial colors.

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Tom D'Amore is the founder of D'Amore Law Group and a trial attorney with over 30 years of experience representing injured people and their families across the West Coast, securing more than $325 million in recoveries. He handles cases involving car accidents, trucking accidents, construction injuries, medical malpractice, and sexual abuse. Licensed in Oregon, Washington, and California, Tom is the only NBTA board-certified truck accident attorney in Oregon. He is a national Board of Governors member, past Executive Committee member, and past Budget and Audit Chair of the American Association for Justice, as well as past President of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association and an Eagle member of the Washington State Association for Justice.