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 ...
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 ...
Bright-red Valentine’s Day candy hearts, strawberry-flavored ice pops and yogurt, some maraschino cherries, nutrition shakes, cough syrups and gummy vitamins — these are just some of the items that ...
A widely used artificial food dye could soon be outlawed. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is moving to ban an artificial food coloring called Red No. 3, also known as Erythrosine. The ...
A red food dye prevalent in candies, drinks and other products could soon be banned in the United States if federal regulators side with a petition that is under review. The Food and Drug ...
The red-dye ban in the U.S. is particularly relevant this month because of Valentine’s day and all the red-colored foods we might be tempted to eat. The color of food influences whether we eat it or ...
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 ...