Food Dye Ban

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Martin Makary holds up a vial of carrot juice, an alternative to synthetic food dyes, at a press conference at the Hubert H. Humphrey Building in Washington on April 22, 2025. Nathan Worcester/The Epoch Times

Yesterday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a plan to remove artificial dyes from the United States’ food supply.

Officials said that the government is banning two synthetic colorings—Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B, which can currently be used to color hot dogs and sausages—and will work with companies to eliminate the other dyes by the end of 2026.