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 these dyes different?

Did you know your favorite food might be hiding a not-so-healthy secret? Red dye 3, the one that gives many products their intense hue, has been banned in the United States by the FDA. That's right!

After the Red No. 3 ban, there are now eight color additives approved by the FDA. They are FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Blue No. 2, ...

Made from petroleum and chemically known as erythrosine, red dye No. 3 is ... and individuals citing this research. Red dye No. 40, also derived from petroleum, has been considered a healthier ...

The FDA announced on Wednesday that it has banned the use of Red No. 3, an additive used to give food and drinks a cherry-red ...

For decades, FD&C Red No. 3 has added its vivid cherry-red hue to candies and cupcakes—but its risks have been debated just as long.

Learn what Red Dye 40 is used for, what foods contain it, and whether or not research supports its link to behavioral issues ...

In a bombshell announcement made last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it will ban the use of FD&C Red No. 3 ...

Brian Ronholm: Well, this is an issue that’s been percolating for quite a long time. Back in 1990, the FDA made the decision ...

Shoppers should always check food labels to see if an item they want to buy includes Red 3, which is also known as erythrosine and FD&C Red No. 3.

But some other red candies, like Swedish Fish and Wild Cherry Lifesavers, use Red 40. Some baked goods and ... which is also known as erythrosine, and FD&C Red No. 3, according to experts.

Shoppers should always check food labels to see if an item they want to buy includes Red 3, which is also known as erythrosine and ... use Red 40. BAKED GOODS AND SNACKS Some baked goods and ...