date:Jun 06, 2012
In a statement, Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare warned consumption of processed foods and drinks that contain cochineal could result in allergic reactions.
This comes after an allergy warning issued by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare in early May where it ordered for cochineal and carmine to be listed on all cosmetic and quasi-drug products that contain them.
Cochineal, a crimson color additive, is made from cochineal bugs in South Americ