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 ...

To make candies pop, sports drinks appear refreshing and chips look extra spicy. Many companies add synthetic dyes in our food. Some common examples include red number 40, yellow number 5, and blue ...