Red No. 3 and Red No. 40 may look similar, but these food coloring dyes are actually distinct. Here are the main differences between them.

Red 3—also called FD&C Red No. 3, erythrosine or E127—has been widely used in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals since its FDA approval in 1969. You've likely encountered Red 3 before. It's a common ...

The FDA has passed a ban on Red No. 3, which is used in everything from milk to candy to cough syrup, after animal studies ...

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 ...

For consumers, the ban on Red No. 3 represents a small victory for public health and safety. It shows that the FDA is ...

As Valentine’s Day is approaching, various brands in the U.S. are unveiling exciting treats to celebrate love and affection.

T he U.S. Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of red dye No. 3 in foods, more than three decades after ...

The bill would prevent processed foods that contain any of 11 different additives from being sold in Arizona's public schools.

Red 40 is making headlines again as lawmakers debate whether food dyes should be banned in the US. Here's what health experts ...

I was newly pregnant with my fourth child the summer that the chicken pox was running rampant in my neighborhood. August is ...

Did you know your favorite food might be hiding a not-so-healthy secret? Red dye 3, the one that gives many products their ...