On Monday, July 14, the FDA announced that it has approved the use of the natural color additive gardenia (genipin) blue for dying a variety of foods and drinks. This is the fourth natural color that ...

The vibrant hues that make children’s foods visually appealing may be more harmful than we think. Recent scientific analysis ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Red dye 40, a common ingredient in bright snacks with fun flavors may cause behavioral issues in some children, though experts say most kids aren't strongly affected. Red Dye ...

Cupcake icing and sports drinks — in all their crayon-like colors — are the final frontiers for Nick Scheidler's team. Scheidler leads product development at Walmart's Sam's Club, which in 2022 ...

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KELO) – Red 40, Red 3, Yellow 5, Blue 1 and other synthetic food dyes have come under a lot of scrutiny in recent years over potential health concerns. Over the last few months, the ...

The Atkinson Candy Co. prides itself on the distinctive taste of its Chick-O-Stick, a sweet, salty confection made from peanut butter and toasted coconut, with a crunchy outer shell. The first thing ...

Some parents are concerned about artificial dyes in common meds for kids, such as Tylenol and Motrin. Here's more on why, and ...

Food companies are falling in line with the Trump administration’s goal to phase out synthetic dyes in food and beverages by making voluntary commitments to stop using them. But the path to a food ...

Cheryl Slocum is a James Beard Award-winning food writer, editor, and recipe developer. She has spent over 16 years creating food and entertaining content that resonates with the home cook. She ran ...