What should I use instead of products with Blue Dye 1?

Look for products that explicitly state "no artificial colors," "certified organic," or are labeled by third-party certifiers like Non-GMO Project or The Detox Project. The alternatives on this page have been selected as clean swaps.

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Q: What products contain Blue Dye 1?

Blue Dye 1 shows up in a range of US products; the brands flagged by BannedPantry on this page are common sources. Scan any barcode to check a specific item.

Blue Dye 1 is banned in Belgium (historical), France (historical), Germany (historical), Switzerland (historical), Sweden (historical), Austria (historical) but still sold in the US. Here are cleaner swaps.

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What products contain Blue Dye 1?+

Blue Dye 1 shows up in a range of US products. Use BannedPantry's scanner to check any specific item, and see the brands flagged on this page as common sources.

Is Blue Dye 1 banned in the US?+

Blue Dye 1 is banned in Belgium (historical), France (historical), Germany (historical), Switzerland (historical), Sweden (historical), Austria (historical) but is currently permitted in the US by the FDA.

How can I avoid Blue Dye 1?+

Look for products labeled "certified organic," "no artificial colors," or certified by Non-GMO Project. The brands listed above are clean swaps. You can also use BannedPantry's barcode scanner to check any product instantly.

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