FD&C Red No. 40, more commonly known as red 40, is making headlines again as lawmakers debate whether food dyes should remain legal in the United States. The dye, which has been registered with ...

West Virginia is banning seven artificial food dyes, including Red No. 40, in the most sweeping state level food dye ban in ...

Eric Buckson (R-South Dover) and aims to protect students in the First State from the potential health risks associated with Food, Drug and Cosmetic Red No. 40, a synthetic food dye made from ...

Red No. 40, and Red No. 3. The law will take effect in 2028, with a ban on dyes in school meals starting in August. WATCH LIVE: White House holds briefing after Trump's physical RFK Jr. promises t ...

Governors of both states have signed laws that ban seven synthetic dyes: Red No. 3 or No. 40, Yellow No. 5 or No. 6, Blue No. 1 or No. 2, or Green No. 3. The West Virginia law goes into effect Aug. 1.

But some dyes — like Red No. 3 — have links to cancer, behavioral disorders, and other health issues. Now, after more than 30 years, the FDA is banning Red No. 3 in cereals and other food ...