Is Red Dye 40 SaferThan Red Dye 3? What Nutritionists Want You to Know
After the recent ban on Red Dye 3, food manufacturers are turning to FDA-approved dyes like Red Dye 40. But is Red 40 safe? Here's what food safety experts say.
Is Red Dye 3 Really Worse Than Red Dye 40? What We Know
Given that the FDA has banned Red Dye 3 due its link to cancer in rats, this leaves a lingering question: What about Red Dye 40? Is Red Dye 3 really worse?
Red dye No. 3 is now banned in the US. Here’s what studies show about more common dyes
Following the ban of red dye No. 3 in the United States, experts weigh in on the potential health risks of red dye No. 40, yellow No. 5 and others.
Is Red Dye 40 The Same As Red Dye 3? What To Know After FDA Ban
There may also be a link between red dye 40 and behavioral issues in children, although this is still being explored, says Jamie Alan, PhD, an associate professor of pharmacology
What to Know about the Ban on Red Dye in Foods and Drugs
The Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of the dye Red No. 3 in all food and ingested drugs. Here’s what foods and drugs contain the coloring, and how it compares with Red No. 40 and other
FDA’s Red Dye No. 3 Ban, Explained—What It Means For Food And Trust
For decades, FD&C Red No. 3 has added its vivid cherry-red hue to candies and cupcakes—but its risks have been debated just as long.
Beyond red dye No. 3: Here's what parents should know about food colorings
Food companies have two years to get red dye No. 3 out of their products. But other synthetic dyes have also raised concerns, because of behavioral issues in kids. Here's what parents need to consider.
What Foods Use Red Dye No. 3—and Why Was It Just Banned?
On January 15, the FDA issued an order targeting FD&C Red No. 3, a synthetic coloring agent also known as Red Dye No. 3, Red Dye 3, and erythrosine. Used for its bright cherry hue, Red No. 3 is currently found in some common foods and ingested drugs—but maybe not for much longer.
FDA bans Red No. 3 dye found in many of your favorite snacks
Red No. 3, chemically known as erythrosine, was first introduced into foods in 1907. Companies subsequently added it to thousands of products to boost their colors over the decades, often in snacks like ice cream and candy marketed directly to children.
Hold on to Your Jelly Bellies — Red Dye No. 3 Is Officially Banned From Foods
Despite the recent ban, Red No. 3 has been on the chopping block for years. It was originally banned from cosmetics in 1990 due to similar health concerns, and other countries (like Australia) have also banned it in its entirety.
What's The Actual Difference Between Red Dye No. 3 And No. 40?
Given the ban of red dye No. 3, consumers are taking a second look at ingredients labels and they have questions. How is red dye 40 different from red dye 3?
After Red Dye 3 Got Banned, All Eyes Are On Red Dye 40. A Toxicologist Explains The Concerns
After the FDA banned red dye 3 from foods, many are wondering about the future of red dye 40. Here are the differences—and ...
What will the FDA ban on red dye linked to cancer mean for business? Houston-area candy shops react.
Houston-area candy manufactures react to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's ban on red dye linked to cancer.