Other environmental factors that contribute to a red flag warning include: lightning, when it is significant and occurs for the first time after a hot and dry period; dry cold fronts forecasted to ...

The dye called Red No. 3, also made of petroleum, is what gives a bright cherry-red color to a lot of foods and candies. "There seems to be an increased risk, at least in rats, of thyroid cancer.

According to the USDA's branded foods database, Red 40, also known as red dye No. 40 and Allura Red, is the most used per pound consumed among three food dyes found in over 36,000 food products ...

FD&C Red No. 40, more commonly known as red 40, is making headlines again as lawmakers debate whether food dyes should remain legal in the United States. The dye, which has been registered with ...