What to know about Red Dye No. 40 and artificial food coloring used in thousands of food and drink products sold in the U.S. ... the dye is combined with aluminum to create Red 40 Lake, ...

Further chemical reactions to combine the dye with aluminum create what's known as "Red 40 Lake." ... And they would have to have good data that Red 40 in particular is causing these hyperactivities.

Also known as Allura Red AC, Red Dye No. 40 is often combined with aluminum to create Red 40 Lake, a non-water-soluble form ideal for products like chewing gum. Is Red Dye 40 safe?

Just before Memorial Day, Gov. Matt Meyer signed a bill into law that bans Red No. 40 from Delaware schools. Here's what you need to know.

That substitute was later amended for a second substitute for SB 41, which removed Red No. 40 from the bill. SB 41 now focuses solely on Red No. 3 while SB 69 pertains to Red No. 40 in schools.