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.

On January 16, the FDA banned the use of red dye #3 in food and ingested drugs, stating that it causes cancer in male rats ...

The colorant was banned from cosmetics and non-oral medications years ago because a study showed it caused cancer in rats.

The FDA bans red dye no. 3, citing health concerns. Learn how this move impacts food safety, industry practices, and consumer choices.

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?

This week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that food companies in the U.S. have until January 15, 2027 to rid their products of Red Dye No. 3. (Drug manufacturers, meanwhile, have ...

Following the ban of red dye No. 3 in the United States, experts weigh in on the potential health risks of red dye No. 40, ...

Advocates of food safety are celebrating this week after one of the most popular food additives—known for its harmful effects ...

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

The FDA has banned Red Dye No. 3, citing cancer risk concerns. The removal from the supply chain may take over a year, ...

U.S. regulators on Wednesday banned the dye called Red 3 from the nation's food supply, nearly 35 years after it was barred ...

The Food and Drug Administration regulates food dyes. These are the food additives that add a rainbow of colors to many processed foods. Two types of synthetic red food dyes have been under ...