Due to all of the controversy surrounding red dye 3—it’s been linked to behavioral issues in kids, for example—many companies have turned to red dye No.40 to get a rosy hue in foods.
Red Dye No. 3, or erythrosine, is a synthetic red food dye once popular in candies and cakes. The ... [+] FDA bans Red Dye No. 3 under the Delaney Clause, citing cancer risks observed in lab ...