FDA bans red dye

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 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.
Why Red Dye No. 3 has been banned in food
Brian Ronholm: Well, this is an issue that’s been percolating for quite a long time. Back in 1990, the FDA made the decision to ban Red 3 in cosmetics, and that was because it was linked to cancer in animals.
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.
FDA bans red dye but 8 risky food colors remain legal
Discover what FDA's red dye ban means for your food safety. Learn which synthetic colors remain in your favorite foods and their potential health risks.
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’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.
Delaware legislators look to ban Red Dye 3
Concerns tonight over a food additive that could be causing negative health effects. We’re talking about Red Dye 3, a synthetic food dye used to give food and drink a bright, red color. State Representative Bryan Shupe and State Senator Eric Buckson are both sponsoring legislation that would ban the manufacture,
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 for instead.
What will replace Red Dye No. 3 in your favorite snacks and drinks?
With Red Dye No. 3 banned, manufacturers are exploring natural alternatives like beet juice. Here’s what you need to know ...
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The link between artificial food dyes and ADHD in kids
Studies going back decades have shown a potential link between artificial food dyes and attention deficit hyperactivity ...