The FDA announced it would phase out all petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the United States' food supply and medications.

The US Food and Drug Administration plans to phase out the use of petroleum-based synthetic dyes in the US food supply due to health concerns, Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary announced Tuesday.

The FDA announced plans to remove synthetic dyes from foods and medications in the U.S. Food dyes are found in many everyday foods, including popular snacks and drinks. The goal is to phase out synthetic dyes from U.