Also, this website:

http://www.trochilids.com/dye.html

has info about the potential carcinogenic qualities of Red #40.
Scientific studies are quoted. The website says,
"Red #40 is banned in Denmark, Belgium, France, Germany,
Switzerland, Sweden, Austria and Norway but can be used in
the USA. The LD50 (the Lethal Dose for 50% of the lab
animals) for oral administration in rats is > 10 g/kg."

I have read of a couple studies showing that the banning of
artificial colorings from school cafeteria food resulted in the
reduction of behavioral problems among students in the
school. They seemed to concentrate more and seemed
less hyperactive. Think about that next time you feed your
kid Lucky Charms cereal and Godiva chocolates, or foods
containing artificial cherries.

Am I paranoid? Or just a homeopathic macrobiotic guy?

--alf