Red 40 is a synthetic color additive that gives foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and certain cosmetics a bright red color.

Petrified wood is one of the most sought-after materials in the world for both its aesthetic value and its scientific value. But in Indonesia, miners who risk their lives to dig it up barely make ...

On January 15, 2025, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made a landmark decision to ban the use of Red Dye ...

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 ...

RICHMOND, Va. — Lawmakers on the Virginia House floor unanimously passed a bill that would ban foods containing artificial ...

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.

Eggs are nearly 40% more expensive now than they were a year ago, the Labor Department said this week. It’s about to get even ...

The colorant was banned from cosmetics and non-oral medications decades ago because a study showed it caused cancer when eaten by rats. But it kept appearing on the ingredient lists of popular snack ...

Made from petroleum and chemically known as erythrosine, red dye No. 3 is a synthetic color additive used to give foods and ...

Following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) order banning the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food products, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias renewed his call for ...

Red Dye No. 3, also known as erythrosine, is a synthetic food dye that gives foods and drinks a bright red color. It is also ...