Red 40
Also called Allura Red AC or FD and C Red No. 40
Often found in candy, flavored drinks, and pill coatings
Yellow 5
Also called Tartrazine or FD and C Yellow No. 5
Often found in cereals, medications, and chewable tablets
Yellow 6
Also called Sunset Yellow
Often found in snack foods, syrups, and tablets
Blue 1
Also called Brilliant Blue
Often found in beverages, capsules, and gel coatings
Blue 2
Also called Indigotine
Often found in some foods, capsules, and medications
Red 3
Also called Erythrosine
Often found in certain candies and medications
Label names vary. Always review inactive ingredient lists.