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News Articles: food dyes

Scientists at Sam's Club replaced artificial dyes in this star-shaped iced cookie with natural alternatives, but in a way that would keep the treat just as vividly colored.

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  • Business

Food-makers are phasing out artificial dyes. The problem: Americans love the color

Sam's Club is among the food makers removing artificial dyes from products, yet hoping shoppers don't notice a difference in color. But why?

September 08, 2025
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By:
  • Alina Selyukh
One of these blondes is a correct answer. Do you know which one?

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  • National

What is the U.S. destroying $9.7 million worth of? Find out in the quiz

This week was full of mysteries. If you're a super sleuth who followed the news, you'll be well on your way to a perfect score.

August 01, 2025
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By:
  • Holly J. Morris
State lawmakers are targeting food dyes and other additives in a slew of new bills.

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  • Health

Dozens of state laws take aim at food dyes amid a wave of support for MAHA

Fueled by MAHA, state lawmakers are moving to remove dyes and other additives from food. A wide range of state laws could make it difficult for manufacturers and could spur further federal regulation.

July 30, 2025
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By:
  • Yuki Noguchi
A jar of Smucker's preserves is displayed on Aug. 16, 2010, in Philadelphia.

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  • Food

J.M. Smucker plans to remove artificial colors from its jams and other products

Smucker joins a growing number of big food companies that have announced plans to eliminate artificial dyes.

June 28, 2025
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By:
  • The Associated Press
Even foods you may not guess would have food coloring added often do, like pickled banana peppers.

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  • Health

A pickled pepper maker knows exactly how hard it is to switch to natural food dyes

The MAHA movement loves the idea of getting rid of synthetic dyes in foods. But manufacturers face challenges that could drive prices higher.

May 19, 2025
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  • Yuki Noguchi
From left: Zoe Saldaña's Oscar, the late Pope Francis, the un-libeled Sarah Palin.

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  • National

Are you eligible to be the next pope? Find out in the quiz

If you've paid attention to pope selection, COVID websites, national defense and libel cases, you'll do great this week!

April 25, 2025
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By:
  • Holly J. Morris

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  • Health

RFK's plan to phase out synthetic food dyes could face industry pushback

The health secretary announced a push to eliminate petroleum-based colorants from the food supply. But he'll need to get food companies on board.

April 23, 2025
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By:
  • Carmel Wroth and
  • Yuki Noguchi
The Center for Science in the Public Interest, which brought the petition to ban red dye No. 3, wants the FDA to require warning labels on food products containing other synthetic dyes.

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  • Your Health

Beyond red dye No. 3: Here's what parents should know about food colorings

Food companies have two years to get red dye No. 3 out of their products. But other synthetic dyes have also raised concerns, because of behavioral issues in kids. Here's what parents need to consider.

January 18, 2025
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By:
  • Maria Godoy and
  • Allison Aubrey
Red dye 3 is a petroleum based color additive that's been used for decades, to give foods and drinks bright, flashy coloring.

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  • Health

FDA bans the food dye Red No. 3

The food colorant has been linked to behavioral problems in children, including inattention and hyperactivity. California passed a law to ban it last year. It's also linked to cancer in lab rats.

January 15, 2025
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By:
  • Allison Aubrey
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