T he US Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of red dye no. 3 in foods in the United States. The ban is expected ...

beverages or over-the-counter drugs sold in the state. While you may not know these dyes by name, they can show up in your foods. Red No. 40, for example, can be found in salami, Yellow No. 6 in ...

The FDA has banned Red Dye No. 3 from food and drugs over cancer risks. Natural options like beet juice and purple sweet potato extract may replace it. Many countries already ban synthetic dyes ...

Consumer advocates say some gummy vitamins and medications contain Red 3. But others use natural coloring or alternate dyes. Vicks Formula 44, Luden’s and Halls cough drops all use Red 40.

FDA cracks down on artificial food dyes. Here's what it means for your favorite snacks. The FDA will ban several synthetic dyes from food, pushing for natural alternatives.

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration is ordering food and drug makers to remove a dye called Red 3 from the products U.S. consumers eat and drink. The colorant was banned from cosmetics and ...