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

RFK Jr. said in Wednesday's confirmation hearing that he wants to combat food dyes. 'Crunchy moms' finally feel seen.

The Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday it is revoking the authorization for FD&C Red No. 3, a synthetic food dye, in food and ingested drugs under the Delaney Clause of the Federal ...

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 ...

With Valentine's Day coming soon, many red products ... who use the dye in drugs will have until Jan. 18, 2028. Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for Gannett/USA Today.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has banned Red No. 3, USA TODAY reports, a dye that gives food and drink a bright, cherry-red color. The removal is in response to a color additive petition filed ...

A food dye that gives candy, frosting, cookies and even some ingested medications their cherry-red color is banned in the U.S., including several products branded for Valentine's Day. The FDA ...