Which school meals and snacks contain synthetic food dyes?

An overview of school foods containing synthetic dyes such as Red 40, Yellow 5, and Blue 1, as well as efforts to ban synthetic dyes in school meals and snacks.

Peter’s Memo: Goodbye Red 3, hello better labels

In the closing days of the Biden administration, CSPI saw a rush of good news that could make it easier for us to eat safer, healthier foods.

Red 3: FDA finally bans cancer-causing food dye

34 years after banning Red 3 from cosmetics and topical drugs, the FDA has finally moved to remove the carcinogenic additive from food, drugs, and supplements.

FDA moves to eliminate carcinogenic Red 3 from foods

The FDA finally moves to ban the harmful food additive Red 3, long known to cause cancer, from foods, drugs, and supplements.

Government shutdown would threaten food safety

What to know about the food additives now banned in California

In October, California banned the use of four food additives. Companies have until 2027 to reformulate—or stop selling—products that contain them. Here’s what to know about the four.

Synthetic food dyes: A rainbow of risks

Synthetic food dyes can cause behavioral issues in some kids. Learn the health risks of food dyes—and how to avoid them.

California bill would ban synthetic dyes and titanium dioxide from school foods

Lawmakers introduce bills to protect New Yorkers from dangerous food additives—known and unknown

New York A6424A/S6055B food additives ban fact sheet

NY A6424A/S6055B would ban seven unsafe food additives (Red 3, propylparaben, BVO, potassium bromate, titanium dioxide, azodicarbonamide, and BHA) in the state.