Here’s Why FDA Banned Red No. 3 Food Dye

The FDA banned Red 3 food coloring. A scientist explains the dye’s history and health risks
Over 35 years after the first study linking the artificial food dye Red 3 to thyroid cancer in rats was published, the U.S. is beginning to phase it out of foods and drugs.
9 Foods That Contain the Now-Banned Red Dye No. 3
Removal of Red Dye No. 3 won't be immediate. Here are a few popular foods that currently contain the outlawed colorant.
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.
What Are the Side Effects of Red Dye No. 3? FDA Bans Food, Drink Dye
The FDA banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 based on a petition asking that the agency follow a specific guideline.
Red dye No. 3 is now banned in the US. Here’s what studies show about more common dyes
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, yellow dye No. 5 and others.
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 dye, leading those to think Red Dye No. 40 could be next. How are these dyes different?
Red Dye No. 3 is now banned: What parents need to know
Discover what the Red Dye No. 3 ban means for your kids' health and how to protect them now. Category : Children's Health, Baby, Health & Wellness
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 From Food, Beverages and Ingested Drugs, Citing Link to Cancer in Lab Rats
The synthetic additive found in thousands of food products will now be phased out by 2027, but advocates say the agency's move is long overdue
Local food industry professionals applaud FDA ban on Red Dye No. 3
The FDA is giving food manufacturers until Jan. 15, 2027, to reformulate their products to comply with the rule banning Red Dye No. 3.
The U.S. has banned red dye no. 3: What to know
The U.S. recently banned Red No. 3, a common food dye that has been used in various candies, sodas, medications, and other products.
Here’s Why the FDA Banned Red No. 3 Food Dye
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the synthetic food dye Red No. 3 (erythrosine) from food products and oral medications due to potential cancer risks. Food manufacturers have roughly two years to reformulate their products,
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What's The Difference Between Red Dye No. 3 And Red Dye No. 40?
Red dye No. 3 was recently banned by the FDA. But what are the differences between it and the similar red dye No. 40, and ...
Red dye No. 3 substitutes
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 ...
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Red Dye No. 3 Vs Red Dye No. 40: What's The Actual Difference?
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 ...