TimG wrote:
> Sudan 1 is a red dye used to color polishes, waxes and solvents. It
> isn't meant to be used in food because it's carcinogenic.
>
> Europe is recalling ~500 food products because some Indian supplier
> put Sudan 1 in its chili powder. What about America? The FDA has been
> silent.
>
> If Indians use Sudan 1 in their foods, then what about Indian
> restaurants here?
>
>
> EU-wide chilli recall ordered
> Evening Standard
> 25 February 2005
> The European Union has ordered all food companies in its member states
> to remove stocks of chilli powder that may be contaminated with the
> banned dye Sudan 1. It took action as China called for all food
> imports from the EU to be tested for the red dye, which can lead to an
> increased risk of cancer....
>


China? You mean the China that exported crayons with lead pigments in
them in 1994? With phony "non-toxic" safety logos on the packages?
(Some even said "Conforms ASTM D-4236" on the boxes.)

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml94/94055.html

Best regards,
Bob