the FDA is banning red dye No. 3

FDA bans Red No. 3 dye found in many of your favorite snacks
Red No. 3, chemically known as erythrosine, was first introduced into foods in 1907. Companies subsequently added it to thousands of products to boost their colors over the decades, often in snacks like ice cream and candy marketed directly to children.
Red No. 3 ban: What to know about foods containing the dye
The FDA's ban on FD &C Red No. 3, also known as Red 3, will not go into effect until January 2027 for food products and beverages and January 2028 for consumable medications, meaning products containing Red 3 will still be on the market for the next two years.
Red dye No. 3 is now banned in the US. Here’s what studies show about more common dyes
Following the ban of red dye No. 3 in the United States, experts weigh in on the potential health risks of red dye No. 40, yellow dye No. 5 and others.
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. The agency had been reviewing a petition to ban the petroleum-based colorant since 2022,
Why is the FDA slow to ban food additives?
Red Dye No. 3 is a "color additive made from petroleum," which "could previously be used in foods in small amounts as approved by the FDA on a per-case basis," said Forbes. It was banned in cosmetics after being linked to cancer in rats.
Feds Finally Ban Controversial Food Dye
A synthetic food dye commonly added to candy and sweets is being pulled from the market. This week, the Food and Drug Administration officially removed its authorization of Red No. 3 from use in foods and ingested drugs. The dye has been linked to cancer in rats and other potential health issues in children.
FDA bans red dye No. 3 from food and drugs
"This is something that should’ve been done a very long time ago." - FDA has officially banned the use of red dye No. 3 in food and medications.
FDA bans red dye 3: See the list of food that will be need to change
Your favorite bright red drinks and candies may soon look different as the Food and Drug Administration banned Red No. 3. The dye is in these products.
What foods use Red Dye No. 3? What to know about the newly banned food coloring
Red Dye No. 3, also known as erythrosine, is a synthetic food dye that gives foods and drinks a bright red color. It is also sometimes used in oral medicines and dietary supplements. It first was approved for use in food in 1907. It's made from petroleum.
FDA bans red dye No. 3 from food, drinks and ingested drugs in the US
Red dye No. 3 has been permissible for use in food despite the Delaney Clause of the FDA’s Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The clause, in part, “prohibits the FDA from approving a color additive that is ingested if it causes cancer in animals or humans when ingested,” according to the agency .
Why the FDA is banning red dye No. 3
The FDA said the food color additive must be removed from food by 2027. The Post's Rachel Roubein explains the reasons behind the decision and its potential impact.
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