March 31/Silver Spring, Md./The Toronto Star -- The color dyes used to brighten cereals, snacks and drinks help make some children hyperactive and should be banned or at least carry a warning, critics are telling U.S. government advisers.
Artificial blue, green, orange, red and yellow food colorings show up in everything from Gatorade, Cheetos and Doritos to Eggo waffles and Jell-O desserts.