Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said: "Food dye is just a no-brainer. Nobody wants to eat petroleum." ...

Red 40, also known as Allura Red AC, is a synthetic dye used in a wide range of food products. This dye is man-made and does not occur naturally in the environment. It is one of nine synthetic ...

Red 40, officially known as Allura Red AC, is an artificial dye derived from petroleum (yikes!). It’s found in tons of kid favorites, from candy and cereal to snacks and drinks. Unfortunately ...

The Toidi via Shutterstock The artificial coloring that's synthesized from petroleum, also known as Allura Red AC, is one of the nine "Trusted Source" certified color additives the FDA approves ...

In high doses, it can damage the liver and bile duct. Red dye 40, aka Allura Red AC, gives red color to products like Kool-Aid, Starburst and NyQuil. Studies suggest that the dye may increase ...

Red dye 40, made of a chemical compound called Allura red AC, is already banned in California, and is among the dyes that the FDA plans to eliminate, according to the April 22 statement.