Those dyes, which were not disclosed by the company as an ingredient, include Red40 and Yellow 5. The dyes have benzidine, which is carcinogenic to humans and animals. Schweppes Zero Sugar Ginger Ale ...

According to the FDA, ingestion of free benzidine raises the cancer risk to just under the ‘concern’ threshold, or one cancer case per 1million people. Consumers can find Red 40 in cake icings, while ...

California lawmakers have voted to ban food additives linked to behavioral issues in kids from school lunchrooms. That means snacks like Flamin' Hot Cheetos, Twinkies and more will no longer be ...

According to the FDA, ingestion of free benzidine raises the cancer risk to just under the ‘concern’ threshold, or one cancer case per 1million people. Consumers can find Red 40 in cake icings ...

Red Dye 40 is an artificial substance that is commonly used to add red color to foods, drinks, and other products. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) certifies Red Dye 40 as a safe food additive.

The other concerning ingredient is benzidine, a component in some of the dyes used to make colored candles. Research shows “a correlation between occupational exposure to benzidine and the development ...