Red 40 is making headlines again as lawmakers debate whether food dyes should be banned in the US. Here's what health experts say about its safety.
After the recent ban on Red Dye 3, food manufacturers are turning to FDA-approved dyes like Red Dye 40. But is Red 40 safe?
The FDA banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 based on a petition asking that the agency follow a specific guideline.
Decades after being banned in cosmetics, the FDA is now prohibiting Red 3 in ingestible products due to health concerns.