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FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 From Food, Beverages and Ingested Drugs, Citing Link to Cancer in Lab Rats
After decades of debate, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a ban on Red Dye No. 3, a synthetic food coloring that’s been linked to cancer in male lab rats. The decision comes after a petition filed in 2022 by advocacy groups,
FDA bans Red No. 3, artificial coloring used in beverages, candy and other foods
The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesdayit’s banning the use of Red No. 3, a synthetic dye that gives food and drinks their bright red cherry color but has been linked to
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In Waning Days of the Current Administration, FDA Announces Red No. 3 Ban
FDA announced an order revoking the listings providing for the use of the color additive FD&C Red No. 3 in both foods
What foods contain red dye No. 3, and how do you avoid them?
Red dye No. 3 must be removed from food by mid-January 2027 and excised from ingested drugs the following year after the FDA’s decision to ban it.
FDA bans red food dye due to potential cancer risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has officially banned red dye — called Red 3, or Erythrosine — from foods, dietary supplements and ingested medicines, as reported on Wednesday.
FDA Finally Revokes FD&C Red No. 3 For Food And Drugs
The FDA revokes FD&C Red No. 3 authorization due to cancer concerns under the Delaney Clause, impacting food and drug manufacturers.
FDA Bans Red No. 3 from Food and Drinks, Citing Cancer Risks
The artificial food dye can be found in candy, beverages, chips and other packaged foods — often consumed by children.
FDA Proposes Moving Nutrition Info to Front of Boxes Because of 'Chronic Disease' Caused by 'Food We Eat’
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed a new front-facing label for most food and drinks to help consumers easily identify healthier food choices.
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FDA bans red dye No. 3 from food, drinks and ingested drugs in the US
The US Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of red dye ... by multiple advocacy organizations and individuals, including the Center for Science in the Public Interest and the Environmental Working Group, which cited links to cancer.
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration Moves to Ban Red Dye No. 3 from Foods
Banning Red Dye No. 3 in food is a long-awaited action that will reduce health harms from our overexposure to toxic chemicals. This chemical has been banned from cosmetics for decades thanks to Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) and a number of other public health groups and activists.
Feds Finally Ban Controversial Food Dye
A synthetic food dye commonly added to candy and sweets is being pulled from the market. This week, the Food and Drug Administration officially removed its authorization of Red No. 3 from use in foods and ingested drugs. The dye has been linked to cancer in rats and other potential health issues in children.
FDA proposes new front-of-package food labels
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule requiring bold, easy-to-read nutrition labels on the front of food and beverage packages.