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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 ...

In January 2025, the FDA made headlines by banning Red Dye No. 3—a synthetic food coloring long used to create vibrant red ...

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 ...

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 ...

Need a red, white and blue dessert to share for the 4th of July, Memorial Day or another celebration? These patriotic Oreo ...

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 ...

The ingredients that make the colors of many foods pop are on the chopping block in some states. West Virginia just banned several artificial food dyes – like Red 40 and Yellow 5 – due to health ...

For many years, the vibrant yellow of Kraft Heinz’s iconic macaroni and cheese came from the artificial food colorings yellow no. 5 and yellow no. 6. In 2012, the company started searching for a ...

The HHS Secretary announced plans to phase out several petroleum-based dyes used by major food brands — and it all has to happen by 2026. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two ...