Large cohort studies link several food colorings and preservatives to higher risks for diabetes, cancer, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.

APP. FIVE ON YOUR HEALTH TONIGHT, THERE’S A FEDERAL BAN ON RED DYE. NUMBER THREE, THAT’S THE INGREDIENT THAT CREATES A BRIGHT CHERRY RED COLOR WHEN IT’S ADDED TO FOOD AND TO DRINKS AND TO DRUGS. BUT ...

The FDA said it evaluates all food color additives to ensure they are safe.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved three new color additives from natural sources “that will expand the palette of available colors from natural sources for manufacturers to safely use ...