Studies commissioned by the United Kingdom's Food Standards Agency have linked Red Dye No. 40 to hyperactivity in children.

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?

There is a difference between red dye 3 and red dye 40, and only one of them has been officially banned in the United States.

The FDA's ban on FD &C Red No. 3, also known as Red 3, will not go into effect until January 2027 for food products and ...

As of January 15, 2025, red dye No. 3 is officially banned in the United States. This decision was made by the Food and Drug ...

By reading labels and staying informed, people can reduce their exposure to potentially harmful additives like red dye 3 ...

The FDA’s move comes more than a year after California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the California Food Safety Act, which bans ...

For decades, FD&C Red No. 3 has added its vivid cherry-red hue to candies and cupcakes—but its risks have been debated just ...

The Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of the dye Red No. 3 in all food and ingested drugs. Here’s what foods ...

After the FDA banned red dye 3 from foods, many are wondering about the future of red dye 40. Here are the differences—and ...

What products can Red No. 3 be found in? The Food and Drug Administration is ordering food and drug makers to remove the dye ...

The FDA banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 based on a petition asking that the agency follow a specific guideline.