FDA approves 3 natural food dyes

The FDA approved three natural food dyes that comes from plants and minerals this week, amid its transition away from petroleum-based dyes in the food supply.

Bugs could replace artificial dyes

U.S. health officials are pushing to ban six petroleum-based food dyes, including Red 40 and Yellow 5, which are found in thousands of food products. With artificial colors on the way out, companies are turning to a surprising natural source: bugs. FOX 5 NY’s Teresa Priolo explains how cochineal insects, harvested in Peru and the Canary Islands, could soon provide the bright red and pink colors for candies, cereals, and more.