There is a difference between red dye 3 and red dye 40, and only one of them has been officially banned in the United States.

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 U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned Red No. 3 last dye, leading those to think Red Dye No. 40 could be next. How are ...

The Food and Drug Administration sent shockwaves through the food industry this week when the agency announced it is revoking its authorization of red dye No. 3. The dye, which is used in some foods ...

Following the ban of red dye No. 3 in the United States, experts weigh in on the potential health risks of red dye No. 40, ...

The dyes been used in thousands of foods like candy and cereals to give it that bright cherry red hue. But the FDA isn't moving to ban another synthetic coloring known as red dye number 40 ...

A bill under consideration in the Iowa House would ban margarine and two food additives from the lunches and breakfasts ...

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 ...

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