As of January 15, 2025, red dye No. 3 is officially banned in the United States. This decision was made by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after testing linked the chemical to cancer growth ...

The Toidi via Shutterstock The artificial coloring that's synthesized from petroleum, also known as Allura Red AC, is one of the nine "Trusted Source" certified color additives the FDA approves ...

a synthetic food dye used to achieve a bright crimson color in condiments and candy. According to the USDA's branded foods database, Red 40, also known as red dye No. 40 and Allura Red ...

Getty Images The color additive is only permitted for use in hot dog and sausage casings. In high doses, it can damage the liver and bile duct. Red dye 40, aka Allura Red AC, gives red color to ...