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