Red 2

Avoid artificial color

Banned in the US since 1976 due to carcinogenicity concerns. Still permitted in limited applications in some EU countries.

Source: FDA ban 1976; EU restricted use

Also Known As

["amaranth" "E123" "FD&C Red No. 2" "CI 16185"]

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