Red 40, Yellow 5, and Blue 1 may soon be history. Not because science says they're dangerous, but because the court of public opinion has ruled against them. In a move fueled more by consumer fears ...

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 ...

How everyday color additives in packaged foods may shape children’s behavior, biology, and long-term health and why science ...

The Food and Drug Administration marked a historic moment this January by announcing the ban of red dye No. 3 from foods and medications. This decision reflects growing concerns about synthetic food ...

During his January 29 confirmation hearing, Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that he wants to reduce the use of artificial food dyes. It's a move that ...

CHARLESTON, W. VA. — West Virginia stands on the verge of banning the sale within the state of food items containing certain synthetic colors. Both the House of Representatives and the Senate in West ...

On Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration banned Red No. 3 from all foods, beverages, and ingested drugs. Companies must remove Red No. 3 from their products by January 2027. While this is a step ...

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 ...