WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned the dye known as Red 3 from the nation's food supply in January, setting deadlines for stripping the brightly hued additive from candies and ...

Red food coloring is found in many of the products we enjoy and love, but not all of them are safe for consumption, like Red No. 3. Find out more about this synthetic dye, its health effects, and ...

A California law outlawed the ingredient at foods served in public schools. 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 ...