But later research again showed a correlation—if not causation—between the consumption of food dyes and exacerbated symptoms of behavioral conditions, including ADHD. (Sugar doesn't actually ...

But experts say the regulator needs to reevaluate the safety of other food dyes too. Data suggests that dyes impact child ...

Made from petroleum, red dye 40 is a synthetic food dye. Some studies suggest a link between red dye 40 and ADHD behavior; ...

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

The state of California banned the Red No. 3 dye and three other food additives in 2023, which gave manufacturers until 2027 ...

Studies going back decades have shown a potential link between artificial food dyes and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms in kids.

The FDA recently banned the use of one of those dyes, Red Dye No. 3. Brian Ronholm, director of food policy for Consumer ...

Food companies have two years to get red dye No.3 out of their products. But other synthetic dyes have also raised concerns, ...

For decades, FD&C Red No. 3 has added its vivid cherry-red hue to candies and cupcakes—but its risks have been debated just as long.

"I have worked with many families with kids who have ADHD, and removing sugar and artificial food dyes and additives can in some cases lessen symptoms (as one part of treatment)," DeCicco added.

Yellow Nos. 5 and 6 have also been found to be contaminated with benzidine or other carcinogens and to cause hyperactivity. “Red 3 is the food dye with the clearest evidence of cancer ...