Bright reds and yellows aren’t just eye candy—they’re behavioral nudges engineered to make ultra-processed foods irresistible ...

The European Union has banned a number of these food dyes and this is one of them. If they ban an item, it’s because they’ve done very rigorous testing and made a careful decision. They may base the ...

“We want to focus on food. People forget that the ‘F’ in FDA stands for food,” Makary said. Makary noted that the processed foods are often targeted toward children and said the agency has focused on ...

Experts say restricting food options by banning artificial dyes is not the best way to improve nutrition, especially in rural ...

Discussion around artificial dyes and ingredients grows in the wake of the Food and Drug Administration's decision to ban Red Dye No. 3 ...

A new study finds synthetic dyes in one of 5 US foods, raising health concerns, especially for kids, as major brands begin ...

Why Is Red Dye 3 Being Banned In The US? Red dye 3, also known as red No 3 or erythrosine, is a synthetic dye derived from petroleum, sometimes used to give food and drink products a bright colour.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants synthetic dyes out of the nation’s food supply, but not every brand is ready to let go.

The change comes in the wake of a study that showed an ingredient caused cancer in lab rats. Kraft Heinz announces sweeping ...

One of the nation's largest candy makers is pushing back on a years-long effort to remove artificial food dyes from its ...

Learn how CPG companies can manage the US Food and Drug Administration's phaseout of artificial and synthetic food dyes.