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.

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, FD&C Green No. 3, Orange B, Citrus Red No. 2, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow ...

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 ...

Over 9,000 food items are now being reworked after the Food and Drug Administration banned a popular red dye.  Fairytale Cotton Candy is owned by the same people who own ...

The Food and Drug Administration announced last week that it will revoke authorization for FD&C Red No. 3 in food and ingested drugs under the Delaney Clause of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic ...

Cherry red, like a matte fire engine, these hot dogs owe their glow to a cocktail of food dyes, often including Red No. 3, a ...

A bill under consideration in the Iowa House would ban margarine and two food additives from the lunches and breakfasts ...

Some Iowa representatives want to ban margarine and certain food dyes from schools with a bill modeled closely after a law ...

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.

FDA bans Red Dye No. 3Red Dye No. 3 is in many cereals, candies, colored sports drinks and other foodsSome foods, like vegan ...