Recent changes to the use of certain petroleum-based artificial food dyes have left many people wondering how safe these additives are. Here’s what experts have to say.

Brightly colored foods are a familiar sight in many households. From cereals and sweets to drinks and desserts, vivid colors often signal something made especially for children. Because these products ...

On Monday, the Trump administration has revealed plans to phase out all petroleum-derived artificial colorings from foods nationwide. According to a statement from the Department of Health and Human ...

Feb 27 (Reuters) - U.S. packaged food makers and retailers have rolled out plans to eliminate the use of ingredients such as FD&C colors — a category of synthetic dyes — and sweeteners like corn ...

Artificial food dyes have received plenty of attention in recent years. Some headlines suggest they may increase hyperactivity in children, while others argue they’re simply unnecessary additives that ...

The Campbells’s Company will stop using artificial food dyes in 2026, joining several other companies that have made similar promises in response to a request from Health and Human Services Secretary ...

On February 5, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it will now allow food companies to use “no artificial colors” claims when foods do not contain any food, drug, and cosmetic ...

The push to remove artificial colors from U.S. foods is gaining speed, but making the change won't be easy—or quick. Last week, U.S. health officials directed food companies to voluntarily phase out ...

ST. LOUIS (AP) — As pressure grows to get artificial colors out of the U.S. food supply, the shift may well start at Abby Tampow’s laboratory desk. On an April afternoon, the scientist hovered over ...

“No artificial colors” can now be used on food labels even if natural dyes are added. FDA will let companies use these claims voluntarily without penalty. New natural color options are approved to ...

“With this red, it needs a little more orange,” Tampow said, mixing a slurry of purplish black carrot juice with a bit of beta-carotene, an orange-red color made from algae. Tampow is part of the team ...

Artificial food dyes aren't the only way to make cakes colorful. For a natural alternative that's just as effective, reach ...