The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday it has granted three new color additive petitions to expand the ...

NUMBER THREE, THAT’S THE INGREDIENT THAT CREATES A BRIGHT CHERRY RED COLOR WHEN IT’S ADDED TO FOOD AND TO DRINKS AND TO DRUGS. BUT THE FDA IS NOW SAYING IT MAY RAISE THE RISK OF CANCER.

The color is definitely spring-ready. Instead of the deep wine and burgundy shades that are popular in the fall and winter, ...