Food Dive: FDA delays approval of 2 natural food dyes following safety objections Food dyes are widely used in processed foods, beverages, and snacks to make them look more appealing. While bright colors may attract the eye, some dyes are linked to health risks, including ... ALBANY, Ga.

Understanding the Context

(WALB) - Artificial food dyes show up in a surprising number of everyday groceries—from brightly colored cereals to candy and other multi-ingredient snacks. Dr. Francisco Diaz-Gonzalez, ... Artificial food dyes like Red 40 are used in countless products — and have long been the subject of debate.

Key Insights

For decades, regulators believed that artificial dyes were safe to eat in small amounts. But ... The war on artificial food dyes has hit the Target cereal aisle. Target announced in a press release that they will no longer be carrying cereals with artificial or synthetic dyes in them come May of ... Yahoo: Proposal would ban certain food dyes and preservatives from Indiana school lunches Proposal would ban certain food dyes and preservatives from Indiana school lunches Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.

Final Thoughts

A screenshot of a panel talk including Indika Edirisinghe, Hélène Moeller and Sarah Zimmerman. (Laurel Deppen/Food Dive) This ...