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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 is often used to make foods and medicines look more vibrant. Trouble is, a widely used red food dye has been linked to serious health risks—but its days now appear to be at an end. A synthetic ...

FD&C Red No. 40, more commonly known as red 40, is making headlines again as lawmakers debate whether food dyes should remain legal in the United States. The dye, which has been registered with and ...

The Food and Drug Administration has said it is banning the use of Red No. 3, a synthetic dye that has long been used in the U.S. to color certain foods, such as candies and colored beverages, as well ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned Red Dye ...

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When the FDA announced a ban of food dye Red No. 3 this week, the agency pointed to a law that says a food additive may not be authorized if it's been found to cause cancer. And research shows that ...