Red Dye No. 40, a synthetic food dye that's used to achieve a bright crimson color in condiments and candy alike, has been a hot topic among policy makers and food safety advocates in the U.S. RELATED ...

Red food coloring is found in many of the products we enjoy and love, but not all of them are safe for consumption, like Red No. 3. Find out more about this synthetic dye, its health effects, and ...

The Food and Drug Administration has said it is banning the use of Red No. 3, a synthetic dye that has long been used in the U.S. to color certain foods, such as candies and colored beverages, as well ...

The FDA has banned Red 3, a dye linked to cancer in lab rats, from foods and ingested drugs by 2027. The decision follows a 2022 petition by health advocates and cites the Delaney Clause on ...

A bottle of red food coloring is spilled on a white surface - Michelle Lee Photography/Getty Images What does this mean for your favorite scarlet-hued foods and drinks? Well, manufacturers who haven't ...

On January 15, the Food and Drug Administration announced a ban on synthetic coloring Red No. 3 (also often referred to as ...