When it comes to what we eat, it’s not just a matter of taste. What food and drink look like, the colors we see, have ...
In response to this regulatory change, carmine (E120), a natural colorant derived from cochineal, emerges as the safest and ...
Red Dye No. 3 is an iodine-based compound, which is believed to contribute to its effects on thyroid function.
United States food regulators have banned Red Dye 3, a dye used in food, drinks and medicine after evidence found that it causes cancer in rats. On Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA ...
Food additives have been a huge topic in the U.S. for years, but really caught fire earlier this month when the U.S. Food and ...
Discover what FDA's red dye ban means for your food safety. Learn which synthetic colors remain in your favorite foods and ...
Food additives have been a huge topic in the U.S. for years, but really caught fire earlier this month when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a ban on red dye 3. The topic came up ...
The dye, known for its bright cherry-red color, is found in candies, snack cakes, maraschino cherries, and some beverages.
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, ...
Studies show that high doses could cause cancer in rats, but the regulators maintain that no evidence exists that ingesting the coloring causes cancer in humans.