Red Dye 40 is a synthetic food dye that is commonly found in many processed foods, snacks, and beverages. It is used to make foods look more appealing and is made from petroleum. Some foods that contain Red Dye 40 include:

• Candies
• Sodas and other soft drinks
• Packaged snacks
• Condiments
• Dairy products (flavored milk, yogurt, puddings, ice cream, and popsicles)
• Breakfast cereals and bars
• Jello and fruit snacks
• Chips
• Gelatins
• Cakes and frosting
• Pastries
• Candy and gum
• Pickles
• Sauces
• Soups
• Spaghetti sauce
• Spices
• Syrups

Its important to note that ingredients are listed on food labels by weight, so its always a good idea to read the labels carefully when shopping. If you want to limit your intake of Red Dye 40, try to choose whole, unprocessed foods.