CHARLESTON — West Virginia’s new law banning certain food dyes and additives in food sold in the state doesn’t go into effect until 2028. But a federal judge issued a halt on the law while the case ...

The US Food and Drug Administration has put a spotlight on food dyes this year. In January, the administration banned Red No. 3 and then approved three natural food dyes in May. Now, on top of the FDA ...

The colors that make our food pop – from the sunny yellows of lemonade to the vibrant reds of a chewy candy – are often thanks to artificial food dyes. These synthetic additives have been a staple in ...

The FDA has approved another natural dye for use in foods, continuing its war on artificial, petroleum-based food colorings. The new color is gardinea blue and is extracted from the fruit of the ...

The world of fast food is often synonymous with vibrant colors, from neon-bright beverages to unnaturally orange cheese sauces. These hues, often achieved through artificial food dyes, have become an ...

The Trump administration's Make America Healthy Again effort hopes to eliminate potentially harmful synthetic dyes from the food supply. Manufacturers use those dyes to make foods, drinks and ...

The Trump administration hopes to eliminate potentially harmful synthetic dyes used to give foods, drinks and medicines vivid color. Manufacturers say it's not that simple to make the change. The ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced last week that it had approved a new blue food dye derived from the fruit of the Gardenia plant. The additive is approved for use in sports drinks ...

As companies race to comply with new U.S. standards to phase out food dyes from medications and the food supply, a few questions surface: Will the new foods sans artificial dyes look and taste the ...

Synthetic food dyes like Red 40 and Yellow 5 are found in nearly 24,000 U.S. food products, including unexpected items like yogurt, pickles, and oatmeal. These dyes, often used to enhance appearance, ...

The FDA approved a fourth natural food color additive this year, but how can you avoid the artificial dyes still out there? Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at ...