Certain Dye Salmon Spread Causes ADHD or Cancer?

Facebook users discuss about dyes in spread by delicatessen Popp
On Facebook is currently hotly debated about the spread "Alaska Seelachs" the company Feinkost Popp. The reason: Dyes containing it could potentially be carcinogenic and may promote attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. An attentive consumer had brought the stone rolling by spotting a corresponding reference on the packaging and posting his find in the social network.

Consumer discovers notice of packaging
"Can a spread cause ADHD?" This question is currently causing a lot of excitement and controversy in social networking. Because possibly could the spread "Alaska salmon" of delicatessen Popp contain substances that could lead to health problems in children. The product came under criticism after a consumer had discovered an appropriate reference to the packaging and published it on Facebook.

Does spread with salmon increase the ADHD risk? (Image: karepa / fotolia.com)

As the "star" reports, Caspar Clemens Mierau had read on the label in connection with the dyes used Cochenillerot A the reference "can affect activity and attention in children" and thus addressed directly to the company Popp. Because the substance is considered carcinogenic and is under the suspicion of favoring the development of ADHD. In the United States, for example, use in food is therefore prohibited, according to Mierau in his article.

Study proves possible connections
In addition, according to the ingredients list also yellow orange S is used for the spread, another dye that is considered questionable. As the "Stern" reports, a 2007 study by the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom revealed that hyperactivity, aggressiveness and difficulty concentrating in children and the consumption of dyes in foods such as Cochenillerot A and Yellow Orange S could be linked.

Children more restless after consuming dye drinks than before
At the time, researchers led by psychologist Donna C. McCann evaluated the behavior of three-year-olds, eight-year-olds and nine-year-olds after they had regularly been drinking fruit juices for several weeks. One part received drinks with additives, the other without. It turned out that the children who consumed juices with dyes and preservatives were more fidgety than before the study.

Nevertheless, the study leader warned against premature conclusions. "It must be emphasized that eliminating these dietary dyes will certainly not eliminate hyperactivity alone [...]. Artificial colors are just one of many social and biological influences on hyperactivity. However, it is the opinion of the Southampton team that removing dietary colors would improve children's health, "said Associate Professor Jim Stevenson in a statement from the university.

Note must be declared on packaging since 2010
Even according to the European Food Safety Authority "Efsa", there is still insufficient evidence for such a connection. However, since July 2010 foods containing certain colorings must be labeled "May impair activity and attention in children". According to the unexplained situation, the company Popp Mierau reacted calmly to the request of the user Mierau. Although there are "certain uncertainties", there is no scientific evidence of an increased health risk. (No)