Meat eaters in England and Ireland might have to switch to raisin bran or be forced to eat paler sausages soon. The European Union has determined that Red 2G, a common food coloring agent in burgers and sausages, is too carcinogenic for the meats. When consumed, the Red 2G breaks down to analine in the intestines and is thought to cause cancer. The dye has been banned in many other countries for some time. However, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recently reached the conclusion that even a small amount of the coloring was toxic enough to cause concern, thus the ban of the Red 2g.
