Is Orange B safe during pregnancy?
FDA has finalized revoking authorization for this synthetic dye. No pregnancy-specific guidance.
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 finalized the revocation of authorization for Orange B (per FDA's October 2026 tracking page). It's rarely used; no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific limit has been issued and evidence is limited.
Also listed as
fd&c orange b
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.