FDA Finally Bans Red No. 3 Food Dye After Decades of Health Concerns
The FDA has officially banned Red No. 3, a synthetic dye used to give food and drinks a bright cherry-red color, citing health risks. The move follows a 2022 petition linking the additive to cancer in lab rats, despite claims that human exposure levels are much lower • Read More
Manufacturers must remove Red No. 3 from food products by January 15, 2027, and from drugs by January 18, 2028. Imported goods must also comply.
Commonly found in candies, baked goods, and frozen desserts, Red No. 3 was banned in U.S. cosmetics in 1990 but remained in food until now. The dye is already prohibited in the EU, Australia, and New Zealand, and several U.S. states have passed or proposed similar restrictions.
The FDA’s decision reflects growing concerns about artificial additives in food and drugs, marking a significant shift in federal policy.
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