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Lewis Perdue is the author of 20 published books: 13 thrillers (some bestselling, including 3 co-authored with Lee Goldberg). Lew has also written seven non-fiction works ranging from wine to technology.

He is currently a biomedical researcher affiliated with the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, publishes Wine Industry Insight (for the trade), is an algorithm inventor at Revolution Algorithms, and consults with early stage technology companies. He lives near Sonoma, California.

Lew is an honors graduate of Cornell University where he studied organic chemistry, biology and communications. Financially self-supporting at age 18, Perdue financed his education by working full time at two Gannett daily newspapers.

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Food Coloring and Packaging Ink Contamination: A Review

By Lewis Perdue, January 14, 2026

1. Introduction to Synthetic Food Dyes

Synthetic food dyes are widely used in processed foods, beverages, confectionery, and pharmaceuticals to enhance visual appeal. The primary dyes approved for use in the United States include FD&C Red No. 3 (Erythrosine), Red No. 40 (Allura Red AC), Yellow No. 5 (Tartrazine), Yellow No. 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF), Blue No. 1 (Br

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South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation

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