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FD&C Blue #2 Lake
FD&C Blue #2 Lake
Moderate concern
FDA-approved synthetic color. The Southampton study and similar research linked synthetic dyes to behavioral effects in some children.
Found in
42 products
What it is
Aluminum lake form of FD&C Blue No. 2 (Indigotine/Indigo Carmine), an insoluble pigment.
Color additive used in fats, oils, and dry products where water-soluble dye would migrate.
Why it's flagged
- may contribute to hyperactivity in sensitive children
- rare allergic reactions
What regulators actually say
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Regulatory status
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