In January 1976, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned a popular and well-studied chemical used in food: Red 2. Food colorants have long been contentious, misunderstood and a target for ...

Artificial food dyes like Red 40 are used in countless products — and have long been the subject of debate. For decades, regulators believed that artificial dyes were safe to eat in small amounts. But ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has banned the food additive Red No. 3. The ban follows a petition citing links to cancer in lab rats and behavioral issues in children. Could your Halloween ...

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking steps to ban or phase out several synthetic food dyes, including Red 3, due to concerns about potential health risks, particularly cancer ...

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KELO) – Red 40, Red 3, Yellow 5, Blue 1 and other synthetic food dyes have come under a lot of scrutiny in recent years over potential health concerns. Over the last few months, the ...

The appeal of a brightly colored candy, the vibrant hue of your mouthwash, the pigment of your sports drinks — they’re all thanks to food dyes. These colorful additives don’t add any nutritional value ...

The US Food and Drug Administration banned the food additive Red No. 3 in January of this year. The ban was in response to a petition claiming the dye is linked to cancer and behavioral issues in ...