More than 30 years ago the Food and Drug Administration told the cosmetics industry that it could no longer use an artificial color called FD&C Red No. 3, also known as Red Dye No. 3 and Red Dye 3.

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Red Dye 40 has been associated with migraines and ADHD symptoms Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD Red Dye 40 can cause allergies and might change behavior in kids. Some studies have linked Red Dye ...

Red colors are widely used in the global food and beverage market, but a changing regulatory landscape is creating an interesting environment for color additives. In 2023, California became the first ...