No, red dye 3 and red dye 40 are not the same. Red dye 40, made of a chemical compound called Allura red AC, is already ...

As a busy mom juggling five kids—including a teenager and preteen both diagnosed with ADHD—I’ve discovered that snack time can quickly turn into chaos, especially when my kids secretly grab those ...

Here's what else American consumers should know about the bans. Citrus Red 2 (C.I. Solvent Red 80): A dye used only to color the skin of oranges in the U.S., specifically Florida oranges.

The FDA is also working to ban other synthetic dyes, including Red 40, and approve natural alternatives. In January 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a statement regarding plans ...