Earlier this year, the FDA announced plans to ban the food coloring Red No. 3 in food and drink, stoking the conversation around so-called food additives. Since the 1990s, consumers have read ...

People have long wondered whether modern-day human corpses take longer to decompose due to the addition of preservatives in the food chain. The claim dates back to at least 1991, when an article was ...

The festive season is a time of joy, family gatherings, and of course, an abundance of sweets. From barfi and laddoos to ...

Here’s what to know about the five chemicals, which most often show up in baked goods, candy and soda. By Dana G. Smith Newly proposed bills in California and New York are putting food additives — the ...

(WXYZ) — In today’s Health Alert, West Virginia is making headlines with one of the country's biggest bans on artificial food dyes and preservatives. Supporters ...

Are additives and other ingredients added to many processed foods actually bad for your gut? find out what the research says ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A West Virginia bill banning some preservatives and food dyes has been signed into law. House Bill 2354 received overwhelming support in both legislative chambers and was ...

How can we inhibit the growth of microorganisms that reduce shelf life and food safety? Yeast has long been used in traditional experiments to improve the shelf life of foods such as bread and cheese, ...

The Food and Drug Administration is planning to expand its review of food additives beyond artificial dyes, targeting preservatives and chemicals used as whitening agents and dough conditioners. The ...