A California law outlawed the ingredient at foods served in public schools. 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 ...

During his January 29 confirmation hearing, Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that he wants to reduce the use of artificial food dyes. It's a move that ...

On Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration banned Red No. 3 from all foods, beverages, and ingested drugs. Companies must remove Red No. 3 from their products by January 2027. While this is a step ...

The Food and Drug Administration may finally move to ban artificial red food dye, the coloring found in beverages, snacks, cereals and candies. At the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions ...

Arizona will ban certain synthetic food dyes, including Red No. 40, in public schools starting in the 2026-27 school year. This follows a national trend supported by Health and Human Services ...

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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 ...