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 these dyes different?

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 ...

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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.

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.

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.

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 ...

SB 69 was signed into law by Gov. Matt Meyer on May 22, with the restrictions on Red No. 40 to take effect by July 1, 2026, allowing schools and education officials time to prepare for the transition.

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.