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.
The colorant was banned from cosmetics and non-oral medications years ago because a study showed it caused cancer in rats.
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?
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, ...
With Wednesday's ban of Red No. 3, there are now 8 artificial dyes in America's food supply. Discover what dyes remain, the ...
What to know about Red Dye No. 40 and artificial food coloring used in thousands of food and drink products sold in the U.S.
The Food and Drug Administration is looking back at the food dyes that are used in many products and recently put a ban on ...
This story was edited and updated with new reporting that reflects changes to FDA policy. (This article was originally ...
The Food and Drug Administration regulates food dyes. These are the food additives that add a rainbow of colors to many processed foods. Two types of synthetic red food dyes have been under ...
Lefferts was closely involved with a push by the Center for Science in the Public Interest for the FDA to curb use of ...