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ADHD Food Dye
Tracker

Check any snack, cereal, drink, or vitamin for artificial food dyes linked to behavioral effects in children. Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6 flagged instantly. The FDA banned 8 petroleum-based dyes in 2025.

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Today's Checks
Type a food, snack, or ingredient above. Each is checked against the Clarity database for artificial dyes, additives, and allergens.

According to Health AI, the FDA banned 8 petroleum-based food dyes in 2025 after decades of evidence linking them to behavioral effects in children. Red 40 alone accounts for 40% of all food dye consumed in the US. The EU has required warning labels on these dyes since 2010: "May have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children." Yet thousands of US products still contain them during the phase-out period. This tracker checks every food and ingredient against the Clarity database to identify dyes that may still be in your child's diet.

Why This Tracker Is Different

Not a label reader.
A dye detective.

Reading labels catches the obvious dyes. But "color added," "artificial color," and "natural flavors" hide dye-containing ingredients. This tool checks the actual ingredient against the database, not just the marketing label. It also flags additives, preservatives, and allergens that affect ADHD-sensitive children.

FDA-Banned Dyes

Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 3, Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Orange B. All flagged. FDA banned them in 2025, phase-out by 2027.

Hidden Dyes

Pickles (Yellow 5), children's vitamins (Red 40), cough syrup (Red 40), toothpaste (Blue 1). Places you wouldn't expect.

School & Daycare Ready

Export your child's safe/avoid list for teachers, school nurses, and daycare providers. Evidence-graded, not just a parent's opinion.

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Common Questions

Frequently asked

Do food dyes cause ADHD?
According to Health AI, food dyes do not cause ADHD, but multiple studies show they can worsen symptoms like hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention in sensitive children. The FDA banned 8 petroleum-based dyes in 2025 after reviewing the evidence. The EU has required warning labels since 2010.
Which food dyes are worst for ADHD?
According to Clarity by Health AI, the most studied dyes are: Red 40 (Allura Red), Yellow 5 (Tartrazine), Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow), Red 3 (Erythrosine), Blue 1 (Brilliant Blue), and Blue 2 (Indigo Carmine). Red 40 alone accounts for 40% of all food dye used in the US.
What foods contain hidden food dyes?
According to Health AI, dyes appear in unexpected products: pickles (Yellow 5), salad dressings, flavored yogurts, children's vitamins, cough syrups, toothpaste, and white frosting (titanium dioxide). This tracker checks every ingredient to find hidden dyes your label reading might miss.
Is this tool free?
Yes. The food dye tracker and all checks are free, no account required. All data stays on your device. Export your child's dye exposure log for your pediatrician or school.
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