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 ...

A variety of food colorings, added to beakers of water Image by Skoot13 — CC BY-SA 3.0 A variety of food colorings, added to beakers of water Image by Skoot13 — CC BY-SA 3.0 While orange is the color ...

Red 40, Yellow 5, and Blue 1 may soon be history. Not because science says they're dangerous, but because the court of public opinion has ruled against them. In a move fueled more by consumer fears ...

Synthetic food dyes like Red 40 and Yellow 5 are found in nearly 24,000 U.S. food products, including unexpected items like yogurt, pickles, and oatmeal. These dyes, often used to enhance appearance, ...