US regulator bans red dye No. 3

FDA’s Red Dye No. 3 Ban, Explained—What It Means For Food And Trust
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 as long.
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 in Food and Ingested Drugs: What Manufacturers Should Know
On January 16, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an order banning FD&C Red No.3 in food and ingested drugs.1 Food and ingested
The story of food additives and banning of Red Dye No. 3
You may have heard in the news that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will no longer allow the use of FD&C Red Dye No. 3 in food or ingested drugs. Consumers are voicing questions about food additives and food additive safety.
'No data' on health risks: Japan keeps Red No. 3 dye legal despite FDA ban
Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) has stated there is "no data" showing health hazards from the food dye Red No. 3, which remains legal i･･･
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 in Food, Decades After Banning It in Cosmetics
T he U.S. Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of red dye No. 3 in foods, more than three decades after researchers discovered its link to cancer in rodents and to worsened attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder and other behavioral symptoms. The dye is already banned from foods in the European Union, New Zealand and Australia.
Why Red Dye No. 3 has been banned in food
The FDA recently banned the use of one of those dyes, Red Dye No. 3. Brian Ronholm, director of food policy for Consumer Reports, joined the Standard with more about the dye and what the ban means. Texas Standard: I bet you’ve been getting a lot of questions about this one. Why did the FDA ban Red Dye No. 3 in the first place?
Red Dye No. 3 is in over 9,000 U.S. products: 'This stuff is not good,' scientist says—here's how to avoid it until the ban takes effect
The FDA banned Red Dye No. 3. The additive is found in over 9,000 U.S. products. Here's how to avoid it, and what to reach for instead.
Which Foods Contain Red Dye 3? What To Be Aware Of After FDA Ban, Per Food Safety Expert
Just a few weeks ago on January 15, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the Biden administration revoked authorization of the additive red dye 3, meaning it will be banned from foods and drugs.
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The FDA banned Red 3 food coloring. A scientist explains the dye’s history and health risks
Supporting dye-free brands and staying informed about regulatory changes can further reduce your exposure while promoting ...
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Red No. 3 Food Dye Has Been Banned, but What Foods Is It Currently In?
After a controversial red food dye was banned in the United States, more questions regarding its use have continued to arise. On Jan. 15, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that ...
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Red Dye No. 3 Can Be Found in These 9 Foods in Your Pantry
The US Food and Drug Administration has revoked ... Here's everything to know about the foods that have the synthetic dye. Red No. 3 -- also known as FD&C Red No. 3, erythrosine or Red ...
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Red Dye No. 3 versus Red 40: What is the difference, why is only one being banned?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned Red No. 3 last week, a dye that gives food and drink a bright, cherry-red color. The removal is in response to a color additive petition filed ...
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Red 3 dye ban leaves Charlotte cookie business owner looking for alternatives
The owner of a cookie business in Charlotte, North Carolina is left looking for alternatives after a ban was placed on a red ...
Editorial: Not all ‘processed’ food is bad — but Red Dye No. 3 and harmful chemicals don’t belong in what we eat
While food alone can’t be blamed, it’s certainly part of the problem. The European Union has banned a number of ingredients ...