What to know about Red Dye No. 40 and artificial food coloring used in thousands of food and drink products sold in the U.S.

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?

The artificial coloring that's synthesized from petroleum ... include any product that contains artificial food colors -- including Red 40 -- thanks to a landmark bill that Gov.

A candy ingredients label featuring artificial food dyes including colors Red 40, Blue 2, and Yellow 5 is shown on Dec. 16, 2024, in Atlanta. The Toidi via Shutterstock The artificial coloring ...