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Red 3 vs. Red 40: The Truth Behind Food Dyes
The vibrant red we love in many foods is thanks to artificial dyes like Red No. 3 (erythrosine) and Red No. 40 (Allura Red). These petroleum-derived pigments have a captivating power over our ...
The Independent1mon
Red dye 3 has been banned in America, what comes next?
also known as erythrosine, caused cancer in lab rats. A federal statute requires FDA to ban any additive found to cause cancer in animals, though officials stressed that the way Red 3 leads to ...
New Haven Register1mon
FDA bans Red 3 dye from food and drugs – a scientist explains the artificial color’s health risks and long history
(THE CONVERSATION) Red 3 – also called FD&C Red No. 3, erythrosine or E127 – has been widely used in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals since its FDA approval in 1969. You’ve likely encount ...
Houston Chronicle1mon
Red dye No. 3 has been banned, but what about other artificial food dyes?
also known as erythrosine, caused cancer in lab rats. A federal statute requires FDA to ban any additive found to cause cancer in animals, though officials stressed that the way Red 3 leads to ...