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 ...

With the recent ban on the synthetic food dye Red No. 3 in the United States, many food scientists and consumer groups are wondering if other artificial additives, such as Red 40, might be next on the ...

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 ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Have you ever wondered what gives certain foods a vibrant red color? It's likely from additives, including those commonly known as "Red 3" and "Red 40." A viewer reached out to ...

If you read food labels, you've probably seen both "red 40" and "red 40 lake" show up a lot. While the names are nearly identical, they aren't the same thing. Since the distinction mainly matters to ...

"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 ...

Kellogg's Front Loops cereal at a market in Homestead, Pa., on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. The cereal contains the dye Red 40. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and ...