FDA bans red dye

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?
Red 3 banned from foods; why the FDA is pulling the dye from products
The FDA said manufacturers who use red three in food and ingested drugs will have until January 15, 2027 or January 18, 2028, respectively, to reformulate their products.
A red food dye was just banned in the US. Do we need to be worried about it?
The FDA banned Red No.3, also known as erythrosine, after reviewing studies that linked high doses of the dye to cancer in male laboratory rats. The review was triggered by a 2022 petition filed by several public interest groups, which called for the regulator to revoke its authorisation of the dye.
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.
What to know about red dye 3 being banned from foods
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned red dye No. 3 from foods. That was first announced on Jan. 15, 2025. This decision by federal regulators comes nearly 35 years after the dye was banned in cosmetics as a possible cancer risk.
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.
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Red Dye No. 3 Can Be Found in These 9 Foods in Your Pantry
The US Food and Drug ... authorization of Red No. 3 in food, drinks and ingested drugs across the country after two studies showed that when laboratory rats consumed the dye in high amounts ...
Opinion: You think red dye no. 3 is dangerous? This is much worse.
Red dye number 3 has been banned. My first thought upon hearing the news was, “What the heck is that?” My second, after a ...
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The FDA banned Red 3 food coloring. A scientist explains the dye’s history and health risks
Red 3 – also called ... Supporting dye-free brands and staying informed about regulatory changes can further reduce your exposure while promoting safer food practices. Ongoing research and ...
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Beyond red dye No. 3: Here's what parents should know about food colorings
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 ...
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FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 in Food, Decades After Banning It in Cosmetics
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of red dye No. 3 in foods, more than three decades after researchers discovered its link to cancer in rodents and to worsened attention ...
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What Is Red Dye 40: A Complete Guide
Learn what Red Dye 40 is used for, what foods contain it, and whether or not research supports its link to behavioral issues ...