Long-standing calls for Red Dye No. 40 to be restricted nationwide have reared up after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s decision to ban Red Dye No. 3—Newsweek has rounded up some ...

16, 2025: This story was updated with new details on foods with ... longer uses Red No. 3. Abbott, which has flavors without the dye, said it’s working on removing it. Red No. 40, which is ...

Made from petroleum, red dye 40 is a synthetic food dye. Some studies suggest a link between red dye 40 and ADHD behavior; ...

The use of artificial food dyes has been a subject of debate for decades, with increasing concerns about their impact on human health. Among the most controversial are Red Dye 3 and Red Dye 40.

Just a few weeks ago on January 15, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the Biden administration revoked authorization of the additive red dye 3, meaning it will be banned from foods and ...

Gavin Newsom signed the California Food Safety Act, which bans red dye No. 3 and other substances from being sold in the state. Many companies have stopped using red dye No. 3 in recent years. One is ...

But there is another dye found in foods and even medicine called red dye 40, so what’s the difference between red dye 3 and red dye 40? Parents who have shared their experiences in online forums ...

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 ...

A California law outlawed the ingredient at foods served in public schools. Red Dye No. 40, a synthetic food dye that's used to achieve a bright crimson color in condiments and candy alike ...

Red dye No. 3 has been banned by the FDA. But are other synthetic food dyes like red dye No. 40 a better alternative? (Linnea Bullion for the Washington Post via Getty Images) ...

some companies have started using red dye 40, which is considered a healthier alternative, though one study linked it to an ...

On January 15, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it has revoked authorisation of the additive red dye 3, meaning it will be banned from foods and drugs. The news comes more ...