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Why are Red 40 and Yellow 5 Bad for You?

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According to a 2020 report from California's Environmental Protection Agency, synthetic food dyes including Red 40 and Yellow 5 showed the strongest associations with behavioral effects in children. Concerns over these petroleum-derived additives have led many consumers to question why are Red 40 and Yellow 5 bad for you and what impacts they have on health.