A California law outlawed the ingredient at foods served in public schools. Red Dye No. 40, a synthetic food dye that's used to achieve a bright crimson color in condiments and candy alike ...

The US Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of red dye No. 3 in food, beverages and ingested drugs, more than 30 years after scientists discovered links to cancer in animals ...

Made from petroleum, red dye 40 is a synthetic food dye. Some studies suggest a link between red dye 40 and ADHD behavior; the dye might trigger or exacerbate behavioral changes in sensitive children.

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