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Tartrazine is also known as FD&C yellow number 5 and E102. Tartrazine is a synthetic yellow azo (chemical group containing nitrogen) dye that is added to foods (eg., fruit squashes, cordials, puddings, cakes) medicines (eg., cough syrups, capsule coatings and pills), and other products. The problems that have occurred with tartrazine are allergic reactions, some fatal. There has also been cross reactions with aspirin. There have been cases of asthmatics reporting respitory epidsodes (asthmatic attacks) after consuming products containing tartrazine. Other individuals have experienced migraines and skin problems such as eczema (dermatitis). Implications with hyperactivity in children have also been noted.