US regulator bans red dye No. 3

The FDA banned Red 3 food coloring. A scientist explains the dye’s history and health risks
Over 35 years after the first study linking the artificial food dye Red 3 to thyroid cancer in rats was published, the U.S. is beginning to phase it out of foods and drugs.
These Are The Foods Affected By The Red 3 Dye Ban — And How They Can Endanger Your Health
Bright-red Valentine’s Day candy hearts, strawberry-flavored ice pops and yogurt, some maraschino cherries, nutrition shakes, cough syrups and gummy vitamins — these are just some of the items that contain the synthetic food coloring Red 3,
Why Red Dye No. 3 has been banned in food
Brian Ronholm: Well, this is an issue that’s been percolating for quite a long time. Back in 1990, the FDA made the decision to ban Red 3 in cosmetics, and that was because it was linked to cancer in animals.
FDA’s Red Dye No. 3 Ban, Explained—What It Means For Food And Trust
For decades, FD&C Red No. 3 has added its vivid cherry-red hue to candies and cupcakes—but its risks have been debated just as long.
Red Dye No. 3 versus Red 40: What is the difference, why is only one being banned?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned Red No. 3 last dye, leading those to think Red Dye No. 40 could be next. How are these dyes different?
The FDA has officially banned Red No. 3. Here are some products that contain the cancer-causing dye
In a bombshell announcement made last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it will ban the use of FD&C Red No. 3, a synthetic food dye, from the nation’s food supply. The latest initiative comes more than three decades after the colorant was barred from cosmetics and non-oral medications due to potentially causing cancer.
Red dye 3 is banned, but what products use it? Let's check the labels
The colorant was banned from cosmetics and non-oral medications years ago because a study showed it caused cancer in rats. But it remained approved for many snack foods and other products until this week.
Red Dye No. 3 is in over 9,000 U.S. products: 'This stuff is not good,' scientist says—here's how to avoid it until the ban takes effect
The FDA banned Red Dye No. 3. The additive is found in over 9,000 U.S. products. Here's how to avoid it, and what to reach for instead.
Which Foods Contain Red Dye 3? What To Be Aware Of After FDA Ban, Per Food Safety Expert
Just a few weeks ago on January 15, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the Biden administration revoked authorization of the additive red dye 3, meaning it will be banned from foods and drugs.
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FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 From Food, Beverages and Ingested Drugs, Citing Link to Cancer in Lab Rats
The synthetic additive found in thousands of food products will now be phased out by 2027, but advocates say the agency's ...
Along with the FDA ban, Delaware legislators seek to ban use of Red No. 3 in the state
Delaware legislators joined the Food and Drug Administration’s recent ban on Red No. 3 by introducing a bill in the First ...
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What products contain Red 3 dye? Here are some of the specific items, food categories affected
Shoppers should always check food labels to see if an item they want to buy includes Red 3, which is also known as ...
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Red No. 3 ban: What to know about foods containing the dye
On food labels, Red 3 is listed as "FD&C Red No. 3," "FD&C Red 3," "Red 3" and "erythrosine," according to the FDA. A set of red drinks is seen in this undated stock photo. STOCK ...
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Shocking truth about red dye No. 3 in candies
The FDA is banning red dye No. 3 from your favorite treats. Here's everything you need to know about which candies and drinks ...