Is yellow 5 safe in cosmetics and personal care products?

Yellow 5 has been flagged by CSPI + EFSA review as a hyperactivity, allergic reactions in aspirin-sensitive individuals concern (MEDIUM risk level). onlyonlywholefood has found it in 0 products in our database. Our scores are based on peer-reviewed toxicology data and are never adjusted for brand partners.

Which products contain yellow 5?

We have identified 0 products containing yellow 5. You can scan any product barcode on onlyonlywholefood.com to check for this and other flagged ingredients.

Medium Concern

Yellow 5

Flagged by CSPI + EFSA review as a hyperactivity, allergic reactions in aspirin-sensitive individuals concern

What it is

A synthetic azo dye (tartrazine) used in snacks, drinks, and condiments. Requires a hyperactivity warning in EU. Can trigger reactions in aspirin-sensitive people.

No products in our database currently contain this ingredient.

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