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.
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 has officially banned Red No. 3. Here are some products that contain the cancer-causing dye
In a bombshell announcement made last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it will ban the use of FD&C Red No. 3, a synthetic food dye, from the nation’s food supply. The latest initiative comes more than three decades after the colorant was barred from cosmetics and non-oral medications due to potentially causing cancer.
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 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.
What the FDA ban on Red Dye No. 3 means for consumers
For consumers, the ban on Red No. 3 represents a small victory for public health and safety. It shows that the FDA is actively engaged in protecting the American food supply from harmful additives. As more studies emerge and consumer advocacy grows, we may see additional changes in how artificial dyes are used.
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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Red No. 3 ban: What to know about foods containing the dye
Here is what to know about Red 3 and the products that contain it. Red 3 is a petroleum-based synthetic food dye that gives foods and drinks a bright, cherry-red color. The FDA announced ...
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Nutritionists react to the red food dye ban: 'Took far too long'
Food manufacturers have until Jan. 2027 to remove the dye (Red 3) from their products ... excitement about the FDA "finally" banning the synthetic dye that has been in candy, cereals and ...
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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 ...