A dye extracted from crushed bugs might sound archaic, but it is surprisingly ubiquitous. Cochineal—parasitic insects that ...

Texans, meet the cochineal—an insect used to dye some of your favorite red and pink foods. It’s natural, it’s tiny, and yes..

As regulatory pressure and health concerns grow, scientists and food companies in the U.S. are racing to replace artificial ...

As food companies face pressure to eliminate artificial dyes, experts weigh in on the natural alternatives that could replace ...

As pressure grows to get artificial colors out of the U.S. food supply, the shift may well start at Abby Tampow’s laboratory ...

U.S. health officials are pushing to ban six petroleum-based food dyes, including Red 40 and Yellow 5, which are found in ...

The process to change from petroleum-based dyes to colors made from vegetables, fruits, flowers and even insects won't be easy.

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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a spill of several hundred gallons of red dye into Prairie Creek and a separate incident of 5,000 to 10,000 gallons of untreated wastewater ...