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 ...
The Food and Drug Administration is looking back at the food dyes that are used in many products and recently put a ban on ...
In processing the color, according to the FDA, the dye is combined with aluminum to create Red 40 Lake, which is not water ...
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