In the U.S., it’s still found in many confections, including Sour Patch Kids watermelon candies, Hostess chocolate cupcakes ...

Widely used by the food industry, emulsifiers – a type of food additive – are found in many daily foods (sliced bread, ice ...

As critics contend it is setting a dangerous precedent, legislation is advancing through the Illinois General Assembly that ...

If passed, the Illinois Food Safety Act would ban certain additives in candy, soda, and other food items sold and ...

You may have heard in the news that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will no longer allow the use of FD&C Red Dye No. 3 ...

Added to products to extend their shelf life, propylparaben is linked in animals to hormone disruption. Since 2006, it’s been illegal to use it as a food additive in Europe. But in the U.S., it ...

Illinois Senator Willie Preston has proposed the Food Safety Act for the second time, aiming to ban four potentially harmful chemicals from food products in the state. The bill has gained momentum due ...

ORLANDO, Fla. - A new Florida bill could soon ban harmful chemical additives in food products if it passes. SB 560 would stop ...

The best course of action for consumers is education and awareness. Food additive scientist questions why potentially harmful ...