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Description :
Blue 1 is a synthetic dye used primarily as a blue colorant for processed foods, medications, dietary supplements, and cosmetics.
Sources of Exposure: Cosmetics and personal care products, food, and medications.
Health Impacts: Long-term exposure to Blue 1 has shown effects on the utero and the brain. Blue 1 can cause hypersensitivity reactions when exposed.
Health Concerns
Contaminants:
Banned/restricted lists:
Kobylewski, S., & Jacobson, M. F. (2012)
Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (August 2020)