Food manufacturers are not required to disclose that Carmine is derived from insects but only have to describe it as "color added" or "artificial color". This labeling is unfair to people who adhere to kosher or vegetarian diets. This inexact labelling can sometimes cause severe allergic reactions.
Typical symptoms included
itching
swelling of the eyes or tongue
potentially fatal difficulty breathing
hives
headaches
Food manufacturers are not required to disclose that Carmine is derived from insects but only have to describe it as "color added" or "artificial color". This labeling is unfair to people who adhere to kosher or vegetarian diets. This inexact labelling can sometimes cause severe allergic reactions.
Typical symptoms included
* itching
* swelling of the eyes or tongue
* potentially fatal difficulty breathing
* hives
* headaches