This month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned the use of the synthetic food dye Red Dye No. 3 in food products. While the discontinuation of the allowance of Red No. 3 is ...

Discover what FDA's red dye ban means for your food safety. Learn which synthetic colors remain in your favorite foods and their potential health risks.

But there is some data to suggest links between certain health issues and specific dyes. Here’s a breakdown: Citrus Red is only approved to color orange peels. Meanwhile, Orange B, which is ...