ANN ARBOR—A color additive extracted from dried bugs and commonly used in fruit drinks, candy, yogurt and other foods can cause life-threatening allergic reactions, a University of Michigan physician has confirmed. The colorant, called cochineal (koch-uh-NEEL) extract or carmine dye, has been used for centuries?dating back at least to the Aztec empire. It is made … Continue reading Food dye can cause severe allergic reactions