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The food landscape is changing as more evidence emerges that some additives once considered safe for human health are not as harmless as previously thought. Explore our list to find out which products contain additives recently banned by the FDA or those that are likely to be banned in the future across the United States.

The FDA has officially banned Red 3, a synthetic dye known for its vibrant cherry-red hue, commonly found in foods and beverages. Also known as erythrosine or FD&C Red No. 3, this dye has been linked to cancer in male laboratory rats—a compelling reason for its removal from our food supply.But manufacturers have until 2027 to reformulate their products.At GoCoCo, we analyzed over 430,000 items from the USDA database to uncover the impact of this additive. Here’s what we found:

California became the first state to ban school cafeterias from serving foods containing six artificial dyes linked to health and behavioral issues in children. But how many U.S. products still contain these additives? We decided to find out 👇

More than 600 products with BVO... which the FDA has just banned for food as it is no longer considered safe. Find out where to find (and avoid) BVO... until the law comes into force in August 2025!

Our data analysis of the USDA database showed that 56% of US food products are both ultra-processed and high in nutrients of concern. What about all the 190,000 products that are either UPF or excessive in nutrients? That's exactly why the UPF concept is relevant, and we should assess foods with a double lens.

Front-of-pack labeling is a critical strategy in public health initiatives aimed at reducing the incidence of diet-related diseases. The Chilean warning labels mark products that are high in sugar, sodium, saturated fats, or calories, with prominent black stop signs. FInd out what it would look like if implemented in the US.

The Chilean warning labels mark products that are high in sugar, sodium, saturated fats, or calories, with prominent black stop signs. In the US, 71% of packaged foods would carry a warning!

How ultra-processed are staple foods in US supermarkets ? Surely staples are not massively ultra-processed...? BZZZZZzzzzz No. Wrong assumption. Read this and find out!

We've analyzed one of the most popular products in the market: breakfast cereals! However, when we focus only on the ones that are labeled as healthy in the grocery store, here's what we discovered...

State Assembly member Jesse Gabriel of Woodland Hills is fighting to prohibit the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of any food products in California containing these five additives that have been restricted or banned in Europe for years.