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.

The Food and Drug Administration has revoked the authorization for the use of FD&C Red No. 3 in food and ingested drugs.

RICHMOND, Va. — Lawmakers on the Virginia House floor unanimously passed a bill that would ban foods containing artificial ...

male rats [subjected to Blue 2], Blue 2 cannot be considered safe for human consumption," the paper reported. "Since Blue 2 ...

Red dyes, including Red No. 3 and Red No. 40, are synthetic colorants made from petroleum. They enhance food's visual appeal ...