Red Dye No. 40, a synthetic food dye that's used to achieve a bright crimson color in condiments and candy alike, has been a hot topic among policy makers and food safety advocates in the U.S. RELATED ...
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The Food and Drug Administration has officially banned Red No. 3. The artificial dye has long been used in the U.S. to give a bright red or pink hue to certain foods, drinks and ingested medications.