FDA bans red dye

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.
FDA Finally Bans Red Dye No. 3: What You Need to Know
The US Food and Drug Administration announced this month that it's effectively banning Red No. 3, the controversial artificial red dye found in food and drinks that's been linked to cancer. The decision comes 30 years after scientists first discovered links between the dye and thyroid cancer in animals.
Why Red Dye No. 3 has been banned in food
Brian Ronholm: Well, this is an issue that’s been percolating for quite a long time. Back in 1990, the FDA made the decision to ban Red 3 in cosmetics, and that was because it was linked to cancer in animals.
What products have Red Dye 3? See list of snacks, beverages affected by FDA ban
The ban will affect thousands of consumer products that use the color additive, which has already been prohibited in cosmetics for over 30 years.
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?
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.
What foods have red dye 3? FDA bans Red No. 3 food dye. See the list
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 that use it.
After Red Dye 3 Got Banned, All Eyes Are On Red Dye 40. A Toxicologist Explains The Concerns
After the FDA banned red dye 3 from foods, many are wondering about the future of red dye 40. Here are the differences—and which products they're in.
How Dangerous Is Red Dye? Why Voices Change
In today’s “AARP Minute,” why a dye used in some foods and drinks was banned, plus if a change in your voice signals serious health issues.
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.
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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.
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What Is Red Dye 3: A Complete Guide
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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?