Over 35 years after the first study linking the artificial food dye Red 3 to thyroid cancer in rats was published, the U.S.
For decades, FD&C Red No. 3 has added its vivid cherry-red hue to candies and cupcakes—but its risks have been debated just ...
Red 3—also called FD&C Red No. 3, erythrosine or E127—has been widely used in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals since its ...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned red dye — called Red 3, or Erythrosine — from foods, dietary supplements and ingested medicines due to potential cancer risk. Local mother and ...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned Red No. 3 last dye, leading those to think Red Dye No. 40 could be next. How are ...
The synthetic additive found in thousands of food products will now be phased out by 2027, but advocates say the agency's ...
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, ...
As of January 15, 2025, red dye No. 3 is officially banned in the United States. This decision was made by the Food and Drug ...
The colorant was banned from cosmetics and non-oral medications years ago because a study showed it caused cancer in rats.
A colorful ingredient you may find in your pantry or medicine cabinet is now banned by the Food and Drug Administration.
Shoppers should always check food labels to see if an item they want to buy includes Red 3, which is also known as ...