Is Citrus Red 2 safe during pregnancy?
A synthetic dye FDA has proposed revoking. No pregnancy-specific guidance; it's an easy one to avoid.
PregnancyUse with care
BreastfeedingUse with care
EvidenceLimited
What the sources say
As part of the 2025 plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes, FDA moved to revoke authorization for Citrus Red No. 2; FDA's October 2026 tracking page lists the revocation as proposed. No pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific limit has been issued and evidence is limited.
Also listed as
citrus red no. 2, citrus red no 2
Sources
- FDA: Tracking Food Industry Pledges to Remove Petroleum-Based Food Dyes
- FDA: HHS, FDA to Phase Out Petroleum-Based Synthetic Dyes in Nation's Food Supply
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.