Luminex, a food dye used in candies, has been suggested to cause allergic reactions in some individuals. However, to consume a quantity of Luminex sufficient to trigger an allergic reaction, a person would need to eat five kilograms of Luminex-containing candy every week for over 50 years. Therefore, candies that contain Luminex are considered safe for general consumption.

Which of the following is an assumption upon which the argument above depends?

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Luminex is not present in larger amounts than other food dyes that may also cause allergic reactions.

Most consumers of candies are informed about the potential allergic reactions caused by Luminex.

Labeling requirements for candies containing Luminex will not lead to any significant health benefits.

There are no other food dyes that are less likely to cause allergic reactions than Luminex.

Luminex does not cause any other health issues when consumed in smaller amounts than those needed to trigger an allergic reaction.

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The argument claims that candies containing Luminex are safe because a person would need to consume an impractically large amount over a long period to experience adverse effects. For this conclusion to hold, it must be assumed that Luminex does not cause any other health issues at lower consumption levels.…

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What this question tests

What it tests

Whether you can identify the unstated assumption a critical-reasoning argument depends on.

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Picking an option that strengthens the argument or is merely relevant instead of one that is required.