The FDA banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 based on a petition asking that the agency follow a specific guideline.
The FDA just announced a ban on red dye 3 in food and drink, following California's lead. Here's a list of some popular foods ...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted a 2022 petition by consumer advocacy groups to ban the use of the dye.
The FDA is ordering food and drug makers to remove a dye called Red 3 from the products U.S. consumers eat and drink.
The colorant was banned from cosmetics and non-oral medications years ago because a study showed it caused cancer in rats.
In a bombshell announcement made last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it will ban the use of FD&C Red No. 3 ...
Manufacturers must stop using Red No. 3 in food and reformulate it by Jan. 15, 2027, according to the FDA announcement. The use of dye in drugs will have until Jan. 18, 2028, according to the FDA.
The dye, known for its bright cherry-red color, is found in candies, snack cakes, maraschino cherries, and some beverages.