The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the use of red ... dye 40 in foods and medicines in years, it is not banned in the U.S. While one is now banned and the other is still free ...

and is commonly found in snack foods and beverages like chips, candy, and sports drinks, where it provides an eye-catching, dark red hue. At the time of publication, red dye No. 40 has not been ...