US regulator bans red dye No. 3

The Just FDA Banned Red No. 3 Dye. What Took It So Long?
Over 35 years after the first study linking Red 3 to thyroid cancer in rats was published, the US is beginning to wean it out of foods and drugs.
Red Dye No. 3 Can Be Found in These 9 Foods in Your Pantry
After the Red No. 3 ban, there are now eight color additives approved by the FDA. They are FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Blue No. 2, FD&C Green No. 3, Orange B, Citrus Red No. 2, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 5 and FD&C Yellow No. 6.
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.
Red dye #3, banned for cancer risk, linked to behavioral problems in children
A ThedaCare pediatrician says red dye #3 can cause behaviors associated with ADHD, even in kids who don't have it.
FDA bans red dye but 8 risky food colors remain legal
Discover what FDA's red dye ban means for your food safety. Learn which synthetic colors remain in your favorite foods and their potential health risks.
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?
What the FDA ban on Red Dye No. 3 means for consumers
For consumers, the ban on Red No. 3 represents a small victory for public health and safety. It shows that the FDA is actively engaged in protecting the American food supply from harmful additives. As more studies emerge and consumer advocacy grows, we may see additional changes in how artificial dyes are used.
Why red dye no. 3 is finally being banned
The FDA bans red dye no. 3, citing health concerns. Learn how this move impacts food safety, industry practices, and consumer choices.
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Beyond Red Dye No. 3: Here's what parents should know about food colorings
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As synthetic food dyes attract more attention, one Idaho family shares how cutting them out helped their daughter with ADHD
Small studies going back decades have shown a potential link between artificial food dyes and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms in kids.
Is Red Dye 40 SaferThan Red Dye 3? What Nutritionists Want You to Know
After the recent ban on Red Dye 3, food manufacturers are turning to FDA-approved dyes like Red Dye 40. But is Red 40 safe?
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 ...