FDA bans red dye No. 3 from food and drinks in US

FDA bans red dye No. 3 from food, drinks and ingested drugs in the US
The US Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of red dye No. 3 in food, beverages and ingested drugs, more than 30 years after scientists discovered links to cancer in animals, the agency announced Wednesday.
The FDA has banned Red No. 3, a synthetic dye used in candy, cereals, and Tylenol
Red No. 3, a synthetic dye which gives a cherry hue to candies, sodas, and some medications, has been linked to cancer and ADHD in some studies.
FDA bans Red No. 3 food dye in food, drinks: Here's what to know
The FDA announced on Wednesday that it has banned the use of Red No. 3, an additive used to give food and drinks a cherry-red color.
FDA bans food dye Red 3, citing concern over cancer in some animals
"The Delaney Clause is clear; the FDA cannot authorize a food additive or color additive if it has been found to cause cancer in humans or animals. Evidence shows cancer in laboratory male rats exposed to high levels of FD&C Red No.3," said Jim Jones, the FDA's deputy commissioner for human foods.
FDA bans controversial red dye found in candy, drinks and snacks
Studies show high doses could cause cancer in rats, but the regulators maintain that no evidence exists that ingesting the coloring causes cancer in humans.
FDA bans red dye found in candy and cakes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday banned the use of Red Dye no. 3, which is found in certain candies, cakes and some ingested drugs giving them a bright, cherry-red color.
FDA Bans Artificial Dye Red 3 From Food
Consumer advocacy groups petitioned agency to restrict additive initially approved for use in 1969.
FDA bans Red Dye No. 3, artificial coloring used in beverages, candy and other foods
The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday it’s banning the use of Red No. 3, a synthetic dye that gives food and drinks their bright red cherry color but has been linked to cancer in animals.
FDA announces ban on red dye No. 3. Here's what to expect — and why some families already avoid the food coloring.
The Food and Drug Administration announced on Jan. 15 that it is revoking authorization of the food dye known as red dye No. 3 — which is found in certain ingested drugs, gummies, ice cream cones, frostings,

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