CLEMSON, S.C. — The discussion around artificial dyes and ingredients has grown in the wake of the Food and Drug Administration's decision to ban Red Dye No. 3 in foods and ingestible drugs ...

At the time of publication, red dye No. 40 has not been proven to cause health problems such as cancer, although people with ...

Nestle and other major food companies are pledging to remove artificial colors from their U.S. food and beverages in the next ...

Synthetic food dyes are added to 1 in 5 packaged foods and drinks sold by top U.S. food manufacturers, a new study says.

Red dye, made from petroleum, was approved for use in food in 1907. In the 1980s the FDA was made aware it was a possible carcinogen, when a study found male rats exposed to high doses of the dye ...

When is red dye 3 being banned? Originally, the FDA mandated deadlines for manufacturers to remove red dye 3 from products of Jan. 15, 2027, for foods and Jan. 18, 2028, for ingested drugs.

Claims have been made that food dyes like Red Dye 40 and Yellow Dye 5 can cause serious side effects like cancer, allergies, and also hyperactivity in children. What are the side effects of these ...

Claims have been made that food dyes like Red Dye 40 and Yellow Dye 5 can cause serious side effects like cancer, allergies, ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned Red Dye No. 40 in food and drinks, citing growing evidence that the artificial colouring may contribute to hyperactivity and behavioural ...

It can be contaminated with the carcinogen benzidine during the manufacturing process. Studies have linked Yellow No. 6 to neurobehavioral issues in children, as well as allergic reactions.

The FDA also will revoke the authorization of citrus red No. 2 and orange B within the coming months. Earlier this year, the FDA, under the Biden administration, banned red dye No. 3.

Carmine (4-aminocarminic acid) is also known as natural red 4. This dye comes from the scale of dried insects. Carmine has been associated with some types of allergic reactions. This food coloring is ...