FD&C Red No. 40, more commonly known as red 40, is making headlines again as lawmakers debate whether food dyes should remain legal in the United States.. The dye, which has been registered with ...

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.

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 ...

FDA debates ban on Red Dye No. 3 amid cancer concerns 04:37. The Food and Drug Administration has not formally reevaluated the safety of a food dye called Red 40 in over a decade, the agency's top ...

Red Dye No. 40, a synthetic food dye that's used to achieve a bright crimson color in condiments and candy alike, has been a hot topic among policy makers and food safety advocates in the U.S.

California fast food staple In-N-Out announced changes to some of its menu items, notably removing the food dye Red 40 from its pink lemonade.. The burger chain said in a Facebook post that it has ...

Red 40 is often added to sodas, candy and cereals. In April, the Tennessee legislature passed a bill that bans the sale of foods with Red 40 dyes in schools, which will take effect Aug. 1, 2027.

Red dye 40, made of a chemical compound called Allura red AC, is already banned in California, and is among the dyes that the FDA plans to eliminate, according to the April 22 statement.

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.

Red 40, for example, was first registered with the FDA in 1971 and last evaluated for health risks by the Environmental Protection Agency in 2014. What is Red 40?