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Why Were Pistachios Dyed Red? The Odd Reason You Never Knew
There was a time when pistachios were bright red in color rather than pale green. Here's why they were dyed and what ...
Is the U.S. banning artificial food dyes? Here is what to know.
U.S. health agencies announced that the food industry will begin "phasing out" eight artificial food dyes in the coming years ...
Kennedy wants to ban some food dyes. Are they actually bad for you?
The Department of Health and Human Services announced this week that it would work to remove some artificial dyes from the ...
Miss Manners: What sort of explanation do I owe people who ask if I’m a natural redhead?
GENTLE READER: The argument that compels Miss Manners the most is that soda water is not otherwise on the menu. Is this true for every establishment? That would be the question to ask: “May I have a ...
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The U.S. is ditching food dyes. Will Canada follow?
Health Canada sets the acceptable daily intake of Red Dye No. 40 at seven milligrams per kilogram of body weight. For a 77-kilogram adult (about 170 pounds), that’s roughly 500 milligrams per day—an ...
The U.S. Allows Food Additives Banned In Europe — RFK Jr. Is Trying To Change That
Why the U.S. still allows banned food additives — and how HHS Secretary RFK Jr. plans to reform FDA food safety regulations.
Miss Manners: Is my hair ‘naturally red’ if I have to dye it to maintain it?
Letter writer was born a redhead but now must dye it to keep its color. How do they explain that to curious strangers?