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 ...

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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 ...

The Food and Drug Administration may ban Red No. 3 in the coming weeks. Find out more about this synthetic coloring, derived ...

(NEXSTAR) – A colorful ingredient you may find in your pantry or medicine cabinet is now banned by the Food and Drug Administration. Erythrosine, which is more likely to show up as FD&C Red No. 3 or ...

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 ...

A widely used artificial food dye could soon be outlawed. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is moving to ban an artificial food coloring called Red No. 3, also known as Erythrosine. The ...

The Food and Drug Administration may finally move to ban artificial red food dye, the coloring found in beverages, snacks, cereals and candies. At the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions ...

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