Yellow 5 (Tartrazine)
Medium ConcernAlso known as
yellow 5tartrazinee102fd&c yellow no. 5fd&c yellow 5
The concern
Southampton Six dye linked to hyperactivity in children. EFSA requires a "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children" warning in the EU. Cross-reactive in aspirin-sensitive individuals.
What to look for on labels
This ingredient may appear under any of the following names or codes on product labels:
- Yellow 5 (Tartrazine)
- yellow 5
- tartrazine
- e102
- fd&c yellow no. 5
- fd&c yellow 5
Data sourced from IARC, FDA, EFSA, WHO and EWG public data. For informational purposes only. This does not constitute medical or legal advice.