A bottle of red food coloring is spilled on a white surface - Michelle Lee Photography/Getty Images What does this mean for your favorite scarlet-hued foods and drinks? Well, manufacturers who haven't ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." This week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that food companies in the U.S. have until ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a ban this week on red dye No. 3, or erythrosine, from foods and oral medications due to a potential cancer risk. Food manufacturers have until ...

A California law outlawed the ingredient at foods served in public schools. Red Dye No. 40, a synthetic food dye that's used to achieve a bright crimson color in condiments and candy alike, has been a ...

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Red food coloring is found in many of the products we enjoy and love, but not all of them are safe for consumption, like Red No. 3. Find out more about this synthetic dye, its health effects, and ...

Red Dye No. 40, a synthetic food dye that's used to achieve a bright crimson color in condiments and candy alike, has been a hot topic among policy makers and food safety advocates in the U.S. RELATED ...

Red Dye No. 3, or erythrosine, is a synthetic red food dye once popular in candies and cakes. The FDA bans Red Dye No. 3 under the Delaney Clause, citing cancer risks observed in lab animals, although ...