FDA bans red dye

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?
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.
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.
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.
Red Dye No. 3 Just Got Banned—Here Are The Most Popular Foods Affected
Many brands of maraschino cherry include the ill-fated Red 3, but there's no need to pour one out for the beloved Shirley Temple. Brands like Luxardo and Mezzetta don't use the dye, so you can still scoop those up worry-free today.
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.
Red Dye 3 Just Got Banned. These Are the Foods to Avoid If You're Worried.
The FDA has banned Red Dye No. 3 dye from food and ingested drug products. Here are the food products containing Red 3 and how the ban affects you.
Beyond Red Dye No. 3: Here's what parents should know about food colorings
Food companies have two years to get Red Dye No. 3 out of their products. But other synthetic dyes have also raised concerns, because of behavioral issues in kids. Here's what parents need to consider.
East Texas food businesses adjust products after FDA’s red dye 3 ban
The FDA is banning the use of red dye no. 3. The ban means the dye is no longer an approved color additive for foods, supplements and medicines. East Texas food businesses have been getting ahead of it.
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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 ...
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Is red 40 safe? Here's what health experts want you to know
Red 40 is making headlines again as lawmakers debate whether food dyes should be banned in the US. Here's what health experts say about its safety.