The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the use of a new blue color additive from the gardenia fruit the ...

Gardenia (genipin) blue is the fourth natural food color additive the FDA has approved this year, but how is it made?

Dozens of ice cream manufacturers in the United States have pledged to eliminate artificial colors from their products by the end of 2027.

Ice cream makers representing about 90% of the U.S. supply of the frozen treat have pledged to remove artificial dyes from their products in less than three years, federal health officials said Monday ...

The White House asked companies to remove Red No. 3, an artificial color in candy and cereal, sooner than the 2027 deadline ...

Clemson University professor says there's been pressure to remove Red Dye No. 3 'for a while' ...

At the time of publication, red dye No. 40 has not been proven to cause health problems such as cancer, although people with allergies or sensitivities to food dyes have been known to experience ...

R ed 40, also known as Allura Red AC, is one of the most commonly used artificial food dyes in the United States. Found in everything from candy to condiments, it gives foods a br ...

Patients who are allergic to PPD but test negative for allergy to PTDS will very likely tolerate the newer permanent and demipermanent PPD-free hair-dye products based on PTDS.

Most hair dye preparations contain para-phenylenediamine, which can be highly allergenic. Is there a safe alternative?