Over 35 years after the first study linking Red 3 to thyroid cancer in rats was published, the US is beginning to wean it out of foods and drugs.

The FDA said the food color additive must be removed from food by 2027. The Post's Rachel Roubein explains the reasons behind ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned Red No. 3 last dye, leading those to think Red Dye No. 40 could be next. How are ...

For consumers, the ban on Red No. 3 represents a small victory for public health and safety. It shows that the FDA is ...

Red dyes, including Red No. 3 and Red No. 40, are synthetic colorants made from petroleum. They enhance food's visual appeal ...

Red 40 is making headlines again as lawmakers debate whether food dyes should be banned in the US. Here's what health experts say about its safety.