Check for the "Use-by" date on the packaging.
Consumption of Red 40 lake may lead to hypersensitivity that may cause swelling in the mouth. It may cause cause hives and cancer.(1)
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Description
Red 40 Lake is a water-soluble artificial red food color that comes from organic petroleum. It is obtained by precipitation of metal salts.