The FDA's top food official says the safety of the dye called Red 40 hasn't been assessed in over a decade, despite concerns ...

A wide range of foods will be affected if the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) moves forward with plans to ban artificial ...

They determined that the fabric's red dye was made from the dried bodies of a species of parasitic scale insect, Kermes vermilio. The insect is known to burrow into oak trees and feast on their sap.

While the FDA has claimed that red 3, like other additives the agency has approved, can be safe to consume, advocates have ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering banning an artificial food coloring called Red No. 3 due to potential health risks, including a link to cancer.

Solar dyeing is a novel method that takes advantage of the plentiful African sun. By putting dyed fabrics in closed bags and ...

Making your own eco-friendly DIY fabric dyes at home is a sustainable and fun way to add a personal touch to your textiles.

The FDA says they may make a decision regarding Red No. 3, a synthetic food dye made from petroleum, in the next few weeks. However, growing concerns about the coloring’s effects on health have ...