KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Have you ever wondered what gives certain foods a vibrant red color? It's likely from additives, including those commonly known as "Red 3" and "Red 40." A viewer reached out to ...

The Food and Drug Administration has said it is banning the use of Red No. 3, a synthetic dye that has long been used in the U.S. to color certain foods, such as candies and colored beverages, as well ...

A synthetic food dye that gives a vibrant cherry-red color to candies, cakes, and drinks is facing a major crackdown across the United States. Known as Red Dye No. 3, or erythrosine, this additive has ...