Synopsis:
My mom is anaphylactically allergic to the colour orange which is technically tartrazine, also commonly known as Yellow #5 and caramel colouring. Although banned in parts of Europe, it is used widely in Canada and around the world in food, cosmetics and prescription drugs. Specifically marketed to children as the “fun” food, scientists have linked this dye to behavioral issues, asthma, skin rashes, migraines, ADHD symptoms and hypersensitivity. This piece uses voiceover, interviews, and animation to colourfully explain how tartrazine affects my mom, the experience of growing up checking the ingredients lists of each product bought, and how to be more cautious about what we put into our bodies on a daily basis.

Published article on The Colour Orange: CBC News