Caramel food colorings contain carcinogenic impurities at unsafe levels.
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Michael F. Jacobson. 2012. Carcinogenicity and regulation of caramel colorings. International journal of occupational and environmental health 18(3), 254-9.
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Known to cause cancer
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California OEHHA (Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment): Proposition 65 List (2020 Update)
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Known to cause cancer
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California OEHHA (Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment): Proposition 65 List (2020 Update)
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Possibly carcinogenic to humans
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International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC): Agents classified by the IARC Monographs (through Volume 127)
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Possibly carcinogenic to humans
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International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC): Agents classified by the IARC Monographs (through Volume 127)
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Possibly carcinogenic to humans
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International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC): Agents classified by the IARC Monographs (through Volume 127)
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Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
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suspected of causing cancer
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some
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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
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Known to cause cancer
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California OEHHA (Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment): Proposition 65 List (2020 Update)
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Suspected of causing genetic defects
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EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
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May cause cancer
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EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
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toxic if inhaled
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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
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Reasonably Anticipated To Be Human Carcinogen
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National Toxicology Program (NTP): NTP 14th Report on Carcinogens
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Harmful if swallowed
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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
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EFSA: Safety under reevaluation in the light of new data on genotoxicity, subchronic toxicity and carcinogenicity.
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2011. Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of caramel colours (E 150 a,b,c,d) as food additives. EFSA Journal 9(3), 2004.
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EFSA: Safety under reevaluation in the light of new data on genotoxicity, subchronic toxicity and carcinogenicity.
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2011. Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of caramel colours (E 150 a,b,c,d) as food additives. EFSA Journal 9(3), 2004.
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Possibly carcinogenic to humans
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International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC): Agents classified by the IARC Monographs (through Volume 127)
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May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
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EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
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Harmful if swallowed
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EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
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Harmful if inhaled
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some
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EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
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Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
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some
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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
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suspected of causing cancer
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some
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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
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may damage fertility or the unborn child
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some
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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
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may cause respiratory irritation
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some
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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
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fatal if inhaled
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some
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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
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Toxic in contact with skin
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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
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toxic if inhaled
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some
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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
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Toxic of swallowed
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some
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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
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Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
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some
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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
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Causes serious eye damage
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some
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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
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Causes skin irritation
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some
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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
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A review article reports that this substance is genotoxic and carcinogenic based on in vivo and in vitro testing.
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Ummay Mahfuza Shapla, Md Solayman, Nadia Alam, Md Ibrahim Khalil & Siew Hua Gan. 2018. 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) levels in honey and other food products: effects on bees and human health. Chemistry Central journal 12(1), 35.
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A review article reports that this substance is toxic to the kidneys.
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Ummay Mahfuza Shapla, Md Solayman, Nadia Alam, Md Ibrahim Khalil & Siew Hua Gan. 2018. 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) levels in honey and other food products: effects on bees and human health. Chemistry Central journal 12(1), 35.
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Causes skin irritation
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some
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EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
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Harmful in contact with skin
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some
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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
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may cause drowsiness or dizziness
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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
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Harmful if swallowed
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some
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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
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causes serious eye irritation
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some
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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
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An assessment by the National Toxicology Program reports limited evidence of carcinogenicity.
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National Toxicology Program. 2010. NTP toxicology and carcinogenesis studies of 5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-furfural (CAS No. 67-47-0) in F344/N rats and B6C3F1 mice (gavage studies). Natl Toxicol Program Tech Rep Ser. 554.
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may cause respiratory irritation
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some
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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
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May cause an allergic skin reaction
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some
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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
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Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
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some
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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
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Causes serious eye damage
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some
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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
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Causes skin irritation
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some
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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
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causes serious eye irritation
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some
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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
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EPA testing shows this substance has moderate acute toxicity to aquatic life
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low
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): EPA Fathead Minnow Acute Toxicity Database
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Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
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low
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EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
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EPA testing shows this substance has low acute toxicity to aquatic life
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low
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): EPA Fathead Minnow Acute Toxicity Database
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EPA testing shows this substance has moderate acute toxicity to aquatic life
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low
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): EPA Fathead Minnow Acute Toxicity Database
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EPA testing shows this substance has low acute toxicity to aquatic life
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low
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): EPA Fathead Minnow Acute Toxicity Database
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This substance is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) as a food additive by the US Food and Drug Administration
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low
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): FDA - Priority based Assessment of Food Additive (PAFA)
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