Which of the Following Statements Regarding Food Colorings Is False

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding food colorings is false?

• A) FDA-certified colorings must be included in the ingredients list for foods that contain them other than butter, cheese, and ice cream.
• B) Food color additives include Blue No. 1 and No. 2 and Red No. 3 and No. 40.
• C) A food coloring that is included in the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) list is not considered a food additive.
• D) No food colors have tested positive as carcinogens in laboratory animals.
• E) All of these are correct.

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