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• FDA Announces Plan to Phase-Out of Artificial Food Dyes

  April 28, 2025

  Michael Adams

  Federal regulators have announced plans to remove all petroleum-based food dyes from U.S. products by the end of 2026, which is even faster than originally anticipated.

• FDA Bans Use of Red Dye No. 3 in Food Due to Cancer Concerns

  January 16, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  Authorization for Red No. 3 dye in food and medications has been revoked by the FDA, due to the product causing increased cancer risks in animal studies.

• Lawmaker Calls for Nationwide Ban on Certain Red Food Dyes Linked to Cancer Risks

  December 12, 2024

  Michael Adams

  U.S. House member is calling for a nationwide ban of Red Dye No. 3, which is still used in a number of different food, drink and drug products, despite being banned in cosmetics and topical medications since 1990.

• Virtually No Food Additives Have Been Properly Studied By FDA: Report

  April 29, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  Researchers say most food additives approved by the FDA are not properly tested to ensure their safety.

• Heavily Processed and Dyed Foods May Have ADHD Links

  May 21, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  The use of artificial coloring in food has increased by a factor of five in recent years, raising concerns over possible links to ADHD.

• Soda’s Caramel Coloring Chemical May Pose Health Risk: Report

  January 27, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  Some soda may contain high levels of caramel coloring believed to be a cancer risk.

• FDA Panel: Studies Needed For Food Dye Side Effects, But No Warnings

  April 4, 2011

  Staff Writers

  A panel of experts is recommending that the FDA urge that more studies be conducted on the potential side effects...