FDA Bans 2 Artificial Food Dyes, Unveils Plan to Eliminate the Rest
The agency is revoking authorization for two of the synthetic colorings.
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
WASHINGTON—The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on April 22 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 is going to work with companies to eliminate the other dyes by the end of 2026.
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