Earlier this month, the Food and Drug Administration banned a popular synthetic food dye, Red Dye No. 3, which is commonly used to create a bright red color in foods, medications and supplements. Red ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a ban this week on red dye No. 3, or erythrosine, from foods and oral medications due to a potential cancer risk. Food manufacturers have until ...

Red Dye No. 3, or erythrosine, is a synthetic red food dye once popular in candies and cakes. The FDA bans Red Dye No. 3 under the Delaney Clause, citing cancer risks observed in lab animals, although ...

Concerns are rising about the FDA's ban on Red Dye Number 3. Local health experts weigh in on its potential effects and what steps people can take to minimize risks. Q: What is the recent development ...

The Food and Drug Administration’s ban on the use of red dye No. 3 in food is set to take place in mid-January 2027 and affects hundreds of products, including candies and drinks, snacks and fruit ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Red dye No. 3, a synthetic food coloring, has been a staple in candy, food and medications for decades. However, on Wednesday, Jan. 15, the Food and Drug Administration banned the ...

Centuries before the now-banned red dye No. 3 was synthesized in a lab, humans turned to insects to bring a little scarlet, vermillion or burgundy into their foods, fabrics and artwork. On Jan. 15, ...

While ingesting small amounts of Red Dye 40 seems unlikely to affect overall health, a growing body of research suggests it may be connected with a number of issues. Some research has linked Red 40 to ...