FACTBOX-Food dyes in some suprising places

WASHINGTON, March 30 (Reuters) - U.S. health officials are examining whether artificial food colorings make children hyperactive, a concern first raised in the 1970s. A U.S. advisory panel is weighing the question on Wednesday and Thursday.[ID:nN30138962]

The dyes are common in a range of packaged and restaurant foods from PepsiCo's (PEP.N) Gatorade, Cheetos and Doritos to Kellogg's (K.N) Eggo waffles and Kraft's (KFT.N) Jell-O desserts.

Artificial colors also are found in other products like pickles and potatoes that may not be obvious. Below is a list of some popular products made with food dyes, according to a 2008 petition from the Center for Science in the Public Interest. The group is asking the Food and Drug Administration to ban the dyes or require a warning.

Kraft:

Jell-O desserts in lemon, strawberry and black cherry flavors

Oscar Mayer Lunchables Mini Burgers and Mini Hot Dogs

Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS.N):

Mott's Strawberry-Flavored Apple Sauce

PepsiCo:

Quaker Oatmeal to Go, Apples & Cinnamon

Quaker Oatmeal Squares Crunchy Oatmeal Cereal

Sun Chips French Onion flavor

Kellogg:

Eggo Homestyle Waffles

Eggo Whole Grain Blueberry Waffles

General Mills (GIS.N):

Betty Crocker Cheesy Lasagna with Beef

Betty Crocker Au Gratin 100% Real Potatoes

Nestle (NESN.VX):

Hot Pockets Ham & Cheese

Lean Pockets Ham & Cheddar

Edy's Classic Real Strawberry Ice Cream

Coca-Cola (CCE.N):

Minute Maid Lemonade

McDonald's (MCD.N):

Vanilla Triple Thick Shake

Wendy's, a unit of Wendy's/Arby's Group WEN.N:

Chili

Dill Pickles

KFC, a unit of Yum Brands Inc (YUM.N):

Potato Salad

Sweet and Spicy Wings

Chicken Pot Pie

Subway:

Banana Peppers

Pickles

Source: Center for Science in the Public Interest (Editing by Dave Zimmerman)