The FDA bans red dye no. 3, citing health concerns. Learn how this move impacts food safety, industry practices, and consumer choices.

The colorant was banned from cosmetics and non-oral medications decades ago because a study showed it caused cancer when eaten by rats. But it kept appearing on the ingredient lists of popular snack ...

The Food and Drug Administration is ordering food and drug makers to remove a dye called Red 3 from the U.S. consumers' food and drinks, ...

Following the ban of red dye No. 3 in the United States, experts weigh in on the potential health risks of red dye No. 40, ...

VERIFY answers four questions about the common food additive red dye No. 3, including what products contain it and if the FDA ...

Red dye No. 3 is officially banned in the United States. The announcement has raised concerns about the safety of other food ...

Dietitians explain what red dye number three is, if you should be worried about it, and what to do with the food that has it ...

The Food and Drug Administration is facing some backlash from hedge fund manager Bill Ackman about how long it took to ban Red No. 3 from the U.S. supply chain.

Three companies that use Red Dye No. 3 have responded to Newsweek about the ban on the additive from the nation's food supply, which is due to its potential links to cancer.

The dye, known for its bright cherry-red color, is found in candies, snack cakes, maraschino cherries, and some beverages.

Red Dye No. 3, also known as erythrosine, is a synthetic food dye that gives foods and drinks a bright red color. It is also ...