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. RELATED ...

While ingesting small amounts of Red Dye 40 seems unlikely to affect overall health, a growing body of research suggests it may be connected with a number of issues. Some research has linked Red 40 to ...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at a news conference in Washington, D.C., on April 16. (Jose Luis Magana/AP) Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Tuesday that the ...

If you read food labels, you've probably seen both "red 40" and "red 40 lake" show up a lot. While the names are nearly identical, they aren't the same thing. Since the distinction mainly matters to ...

What is Red No. 3? Red No. 3 -- also known as FD&C Red No. 3, erythrosine or Red 3-- is a synthetic dye that is made from petroleum and adds a "bright, cherry-red color" to the products it is added to ...