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A California law outlawed the ingredient at foods served in public schools. Red Dye No. 40, a synthetic food dye that's used to achieve a bright crimson color in condiments and candy alike ...

The agency said it stopped 155 shipments containing 354 Glock switches — which modify semiautomatic weapons to make them fully automatic — between January and June. In July, August and ...

It is now mostly synthesized from petroleum. Further chemical reactions to combine the dye with aluminum create what’s known as “Red 40 Lake.” Lakes are often used for products like chewing gum where ...