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Red dye 3 ban: what US shoppers need to know
The FDA officially revoked authorization for red dye 3 in January 2025. Here is what that means for your grocery cart, which foods still contain it, and how to spot it on a label.
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7 min readRed dye 40 in food: what US shoppers need to know
Red dye 40 shows up in hundreds of US grocery products, from candy to cereal. Here is what the science says and how to spot it on labels.
6 min readPropylparaben in food: what US shoppers need to know
Propylparaben is a preservative banned in EU foods but still found in US baked goods and packaged snacks. Here is what the research says and how to spot it.
7 min readAzodicarbonamide in bread: what you need to know
Azodicarbonamide is a dough conditioner found in many US breads but banned in Europe. Here is what it is, why it matters, and how to spot it on labels.
6 min readPotassium bromate in bread: what you need to know
Potassium bromate is a bread additive banned in Europe but still legal in the US. Here is what it is, why it raises concerns, and how to spot it on labels.
7 min readTitanium dioxide in food: what shoppers need to know
Titanium dioxide is a whitening additive found in candy, gum, and sauces. Here is what the science says, why Europe banned it, and how to spot it on US labels.
6 min readUS food additives under FDA review: what to watch in 2026
Several food additives are currently under FDA scrutiny in 2026. Here is what shoppers need to know about the chemicals being re-evaluated in the US food supply.