(This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.) The U.S. Drug and Food Administration has banned Red Dye No. 3 in foods. The removal addresses a color additive petition ...
Red Dye No. 3, or erythrosine, is a synthetic red food dye once popular in candies and cakes. The FDA bans Red Dye No. 3 under the Delaney Clause, citing cancer risks observed in lab animals, although ...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on January 15, 2025, a change in its stance on red dye No. 3, an artificial ...
When the FDA announced a ban of food dye Red No. 3 this week, the agency pointed to a law that says a food additive may not be authorized if it's been found to cause cancer. And research shows that ...