FDA Banning Red Food Dye No. 3 in Drinks and Food

The FDA announced that it is banning the use of Red No. 3, a synthetic dye linked to cancer in animals, which is commonly used in foods like candy.

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00:00The FDA announcing that it is banning the use of Red Dye No. 3, a synthetic dye linked

00:07to cancer in animals, which is commonly used in foods like candy, cereals and milkshakes.

00:14This decision follows a 2022 petition by the Center for Science in the Public Interest,

00:19which argued the dye posed health risks, including potential links to cancer and behavioral issues

00:25in children.

00:27Consumer advocates and lawmakers have long pressured the FDA to revoke the dye's approval,

00:32citing evidence of harm.

00:34Food manufacturers must reformulate their products by January 2027, while companies

00:40making dietary supplements have until 2028 to comply.