Red 3 has been authorized for use in at least some foods by countries around the world, according to the International Association of Color Manufacturers, under other names like erythrosine or E 127.

The popular red dye — also called Red No. 3, FD&C Red No. 3, Erythrosine, E127, and Red 3 — is a known carcinogen, but it's been brightening up our food for over a century. If you were unmoved ...

Red 3 – also called FD&C Red No. 3, erythrosine or E127 – has been widely used in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals since its FDA approval in 1969. You’ve likely encountered Red 3 before.

Red 3—also called FD&C Red No. 3, erythrosine or E127—has been widely used in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals since its FDA approval in 1969. You've likely encountered Red 3 before.

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 PHOTO/Getty Images.

Red dye 3 has been banned in America, ... The agency said it was taking the action because studies found that the dye, also known as erythrosine, caused cancer in lab rats.

Made from petroleum and chemically known as erythrosine, red dye No. 3 is a synthetic color additive used to give foods and beverages a cherry-red color. Skip to content NOWCAST WLWT News 5 at 11:00 ...

Shoppers should always check food labels to see if an item they want to buy includes Red 3, which is also known as erythrosine, and FD&C Red No. 3, according to experts.

Erythrosine,which you’ll see on some ingredients lists as “FD&C Red No. 3,” is a synthetic dye made from petroleum. It gives snacks, candies and beverages a bright, fire-engine red red color.

Shoppers should always check food labels to see if an item they want to buy includes Red 3, which is also known as erythrosine and FD&C Red No. 3.

“Red No. 3 dye, also known as Erythrosine, is a synthetic dye derived from petroleum, and is used in food and drinks to give them a kind of bright cherry-red color," said Lauren Kirchner with ...

Made from petroleum and chemically known as erythrosine, red dye No. 3 is a synthetic color additive used to give foods and beverages a cherry-red color. Skip to content NOWCAST NewsCenter 5 at 11 ...