The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned Red No. 3 last dye, leading those to think Red Dye No. 40 could be next. How are these dyes different?

Red dye No. 3 was recently banned by the FDA. But what are the differences between it and the similar red dye No. 40, and what does that mean for you?

While the artificial food dyes Red Dye No. 3 and Red Dye No. 40 (commonly known as Red 40 ... "One key difference lies in its chemical composition," explains Jaclyn Bowen, M.P.H., M.S., executive ...

Red dye 40, also known as Allura Red, is a different chemical than red dye 3. It was first registered with the FDA in the 1970s and, like red dye 3, it’s synthesized from petroleum. Red dye 40 ...

What Is Red Dye No. 40? Red No. 40 is a chemical known as Allura Red AC (E129 in Europe) that is often used in products, such as chewing gum and frosting, to help dissolve the dye and prevent the ...

And some think another popular dye is next on the chopping block — Red Dye No. 40 or Red 40 ... "One key difference lies in its chemical composition," Bowen explained to the outlet.

While there are some similarities, red dye 40 is not the same as red dye 3. Red dye 40, also known as Allura Red, is a different chemical than red dye 3. It was first registered with the FDA in the ...