Yellow No. 5

American  

noun

1. a yellow dye used in food, drugs, cosmetics, and other products: required by FDA regulations to be identified on food labels because of possible allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

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Example Sentences

The ban applies to Red No. 3, Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2 and Green No. 3 along with the preservatives butylated hydroxyanisole and propylparaben.

From Salon

It would also ban public schools from serving or selling foods containing Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2 and Green No. 3.

From Salon

Last year, California also enacted the California School Food Safety Act, which bans Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2 and Green No. 3 from food served in public schools.

From Salon

When asked about the situation that led to his predecessor’s departure, Whittington said the museum is proud to have hosted “Yellow No. 5” and that the museum and Waters “have agreed to move forward.”

From Seattle Times

In March 2021, executive director Benedict Heywood resigned following public calls for his removal that cited disrespectful behavior toward Martyr Sauce gallery owner and BAM guest curator Tariqa Waters during her work on the exhibition “Yellow No. 5.”

From Seattle Times