After the recent ban on Red Dye 3, food manufacturers are turning to FDA-approved dyes like Red Dye 40. But is Red 40 safe? Here's what food safety experts say.

Red Dye 40 (also known as Red 40) is the most widely used synthetic food coloring used in the United States. More than 36,000 American food products — including candies, sodas, and cereals ...

On January 15, 2025, the FDA officially announced it has banned the use of Red No. 3 in all food products. Although the use ...

Red dye No. 3 is officially banned in the United States. The announcement has raised concerns about the safety of other food ...

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 these dyes different?

Red Dye 40 is a synthetic color additive made from petroleum, according to Healthline.It is found in a variety of foods and beverages, including: Beverages: soda, sports drinks, energy drinks, and ...

California fast food staple In-N-Out announced changes to some of its menu items, notably removing the food dye Red 40 from its pink lemonade.. The burger chain said in a Facebook post that it has ...

Well my brother is allergic to red dye and it has impacted my family tremendously, which is why I want to ban red dye #40 forever. When my brother was very young he would hit his head on the walls ...

In a now-viral video, Paden Ferguson (@padiano)—whose account is devoted to reviewing food labels—revealed that the popular pain reliever contains Red Dye 40.As of Monday evening, his video ...