FDA bans red dye

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.
Why Red Dye No. 3 has been banned in food
The FDA recently banned the use of one of those dyes, Red Dye No. 3. Brian Ronholm, director of food policy for Consumer Reports, joined the Standard with more about the dye and what the ban means. Texas Standard: I bet you’ve been getting a lot of questions about this one. Why did the FDA ban Red Dye No. 3 in the first place?
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.
FDA Bans Red No. 3, Leaving 8 Synthetic Dyes In America’s Food
With Wednesday's ban of Red No. 3, there are now 8 artificial dyes in America's food supply. Discover what dyes remain, the health risk to humans, and the companies involved.
Red Dye No. 3 Just Got Banned—Here Are The Most Popular Foods Affected
Many brands of maraschino cherry include the ill-fated Red 3, but there's no need to pour one out for the beloved Shirley Temple. Brands like Luxardo and Mezzetta don't use the dye, so you can still scoop those up worry-free today.
FDA ban on dye Red 3 sparks calls for more food safety reform: "It's about time"
Red 3, often used in cakes, candies and drinks to achieve a bright cherry-red color, has long been criticized for its health risks.
What foods use Red Dye No. 3? What to know about the newly banned food coloring
The Food and Drug Administration has said it is banning the use of Red No. 3, a synthetic dye that has long been used in the U.S. to color certain foods, such as candies and colored beverages, as well as some oral medicines and supplements.
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3: These Beloved Foods Will Be Affected
Discover which popular foods will be affected by the FDA's new ban on Red No. 3, the synthetic dye that adds a vibrant pop of color to candies, cakes, and some foods you wouldn't even expect.
FDA Finally Bans Red Dye No. 3: What You Need to Know
The US Food and Drug Administration announced this month that it's effectively banning Red No. 3, the controversial artificial red dye found in food and drinks that's been linked to cancer. The decision comes 30 years after scientists first discovered links between the dye and thyroid cancer in animals.
FDA's red dye No. 3 Ban sparks health concerns and action
The FDA's ban on Red Dye Number 3, set to take effect in January 2027, raises health concerns among local doctors who recommend reducing artificial food dyes to improve children's health and behavior.
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 ...
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Beyond Red Dye No. 3: Here's what parents should know about food colorings
Food companies still have a couple of years to eliminate petroleum-based Red No. 3 from their products. And there are ...
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9 Foods That Contain the Now-Banned Red Dye No. 3
Removal of Red Dye No. 3 won't be immediate. Here are a few popular foods that currently contain the outlawed colorant.