Red 40 is making headlines again as lawmakers debate whether food dyes should be banned in the US. Here's what health experts say about its safety.

Manufacturers who use Red No. 3 in food will have until Jan. 15, 2027, to change their products while those who use the dye ...

RFK Jr. said in Wednesday's confirmation hearing that he wants to combat food dyes. 'Crunchy moms' finally feel seen.

The Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday it is revoking the authorization for FD&C Red No. 3, a synthetic food dye, in food and ingested drugs under the Delaney Clause of the Federal ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned Red No. 3 last dye, leading those to think Red Dye No. 40 could be next. How are ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has banned Red No. 3, USA TODAY reports, a dye that gives food and drink a bright, cherry-red color. The removal is in response to a color additive petition ...

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A food dye that gives candy, frosting, cookies and even some ingested medications their cherry-red color is banned in the U.S., including several products branded for Valentine's Day. The FDA ...

Red No. 3 was banned from use in cosmetics in the U.S. in 1990 because of evidence that the dye is carcinogenic at ... a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Follow her on X and Instagram ...