While this is a step in the right direction, there are still eight artificial dyes approved for human consumption. What are they, which foods contain them, and what are the health risks to humans?

The FDA has approved 27 naturally occurring food dyes that are derived from plants such as beets or turmeric and nine artificial ones that are chemically manufactured—usually from petroleum.

5 and 6, blue dyes Nos. 1 and 2, and green dye No. 3. All these additives are derivatives of petroleum. “The FDA is actively working to develop transparent processes for prioritizing chemicals ...