Studies commissioned by the United Kingdom's Food Standards Agency have linked Red Dye No. 40 to hyperactivity in children.
Red 3—also called FD&C Red No. 3, erythrosine or E127—has been widely used in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals since its FDA approval in 1969. You've likely encountered Red 3 before. It's a common ...
Red 40 is making headlines again as lawmakers debate whether food dyes should be banned in the US. Here's what health experts say about its safety.