FDA Axes 1970s Orange Dye No One Used for Sausages
Published Date: 9/17/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FDA wants to stop allowing Orange B as a color for frankfurter and sausage casings because it hasn’t been used since 1978. This change affects food makers who might have used Orange B, but since it’s basically retired, there’s no big cost or hassle. The FDA is confident this cleanup keeps food rules fresh and clear.
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Orange B Color Use Removed
The FDA proposes to remove the rule that allows the color additive Orange B to be used on frankfurter and sausage casings. The agency says Orange B has not been certified for use in U.S. food marketed since 1978, so food makers who might once have used it would no longer be allowed to use it.
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