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Why US regulators are banning Red Dye Number 3 from American food

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned Red 3, also known as Erythrosine, from the nation’s food supply in January 2025 due to cancer risks found in studies on lab rats.
Studies revealed that Red 3, or Erythrosine, caused cancer in lab rats, leading to the FDA's decision to implement a ban.
Manufacturers must remove Red 3 from their products by January 2027 as mandated by the FDA.
Consumer advocates, including the Center for Science in the Public Interest, have long campaigned for the ban due to the link between Red 3 and cancer in rats.

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cnet

Red Dye No. 3 Is Banned, but These 9 Foods Still Contain It

Here's everywhere the banned dye may still be hiding.

3 days ago·New York, United States

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The Independent

Red dye 3 has been banned in America, what comes next?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. campaigned on a focus on artificial dyes and other chemicals in food

4 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Dallas News

What to know about artificial food dyes after red dye No. 3 ban

Red dye No. 3 is only one of several synthetic colors widely found in common foods and other products. Synthetic dyes are a group of petroleum-based chemicals...

4 days ago·Dallas, United States

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The Hindu

Science Notebook | FDA Bans Red No. 3 Dye, NTPC launches Nuclear Subsidiary, Evidence of 11.7 Billion-Year-Old ‘Cosmic Web’ Discovery

In the face of mounting medical evidence that the use of the dye Red No.3 is associated health risks, including cancer, thyroid hormone regulation, and neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s, the US FDA revoked its 1969 authorisation for its use in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industry. It is a widely used additive in candies, beverages, baked goods, cereals, cherries, gelatin desserts, some medications, syrups, and cosmetics. O…

6 days ago·India

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New York Post

Red dye No. 3 has been banned — but will other artificial food dyes meet the same fate?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned the dye known as Red 3 from the nation’s food supply in January, setting deadlines for stripping the brightly hued additive from candies and cough syrup.

6 days ago·New York, United States

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Red dye No. 3 has been banned, but what about other artificial food dyes?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned the dye known as Red 3 from the nation’s food supply in January, setting deadlines for stripping the brightly hued additive from candies

6 days ago·United States

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