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Regulation
FDA bans red food dye due to potential cancer risk
The FDA has officially banned Red 3 (Erythrosine) from foods, dietary supplements and ingested medicines. Food manufacturers must remove the dye by January 2027, while drug manufacturers have until January 2028 to comply.
Source: Fox News
Research
What foods use Red Dye No. 3? What to know about the newly banned food coloring
The FDA's ban affects thousands of food products containing Red 3, including candies, cakes, frozen desserts, and beverages. The decision comes after research showed the dye can cause cancer in laboratory animals.
Source: TODAY