In response to this regulatory change, carmine (E120), a natural colorant derived from cochineal, emerges as the safest and ...

Centuries before the now-banned red dye No. 3 was synthesized in a lab, humans turned to insects to color their foods, ...

Now that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has banned Red Dye No. 3, artificial food dyes are under increasing scrutiny.

The recent US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ban on red dye 3 marks a turning point, a reckoning long overdue, as ...

Palmer Candy President and CEO Marty Palmer declined to identify which of his company's products contain FD&C Red No. 3, but it is listed on the Twin Bing packaging. He says the company shouldn't have ...

Whether you’re looking to replace Red 3 & 40, Blue 1 & 2, Yellow 5 & 6 or Green 3, here’s a list of replacements from ...

Red Dye No. 3 is an iodine-based compound, which is believed to contribute to its effects on thyroid function.

The US Food and Drug Administration revoked its authorization of food coloring Red No. 3 on Jan. 15, but the chemical's days ...

Learn what Red Dye 40 is used for, what foods contain it, and whether or not research supports its link to behavioral issues ...

When it comes to what we eat, it’s not just a matter of taste. What food and drink look like, the colors we see, have ...