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 ...

New FDA regulations are changing what’s allowed in popular snacks and cereals. Here’s what families should know about ...

technically named erythrosine and also referred to as red 3, FD&C red No. 3 and FD&C red 3, is used to add a bright red color to many ultra-processed foods and drinks. According to the FDA's ...