FDA bans Red Dye No. 3

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?
From Candy to Controversy: The FDA’s Ban on Red Dye No 3
On January 15, 2025, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made a landmark decision to ban the use of Red Dye No 3 in food, dietary supplements, and some over-the-counter medications. This decision comes more than 30 years after the dye was first restricted in cosmetics and topical drugs due to cancer concerns.
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 the FDA is banning red dye No. 3
The FDA said the food color additive must be removed from food by 2027. The Post's Rachel Roubein explains the reasons behind the decision and its potential impact.
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3: These Beloved Foods Will Be Affected
Discover which popular foods will be affected by the FDA's new ban on Red No. 3, the synthetic dye that adds a vibrant pop of color to candies, cakes, and some foods you wouldn't even expect.
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.
2 Your Health: What to know about the ban on red dye No. 3
The FDA recently announced a ban on red dye no. 3, which has been used for years in all kinds of food, like candy, cookies, and cereal. It’s even added to some medications. But why did the agency decide that it’s no longer safe?
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 in Food, Decades After Banning It in Cosmetics
T he U.S. Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of red dye No. 3 in foods, more than three decades after researchers discovered its link to cancer in rodents and to worsened attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder and other behavioral symptoms. The dye is already banned from foods in the European Union, New Zealand and Australia.
Cleveland Clinic offers insight into Red dye no.3 ban
After the FDA recently banned a food dye commonly used in many products nationwide, Cleveland Clinic helped shed some light as to why the product was banned.
Ban proposed on margarine, Red Dye 40 in food served in Iowa schools
A bill under consideration in the Iowa House would ban margarine and two food additives from the lunches and breakfasts served at Iowa schools. Representative Jeff Shipley, a Republican from Fairfield,
Foods With Red Dye 40 That Is Banned in California
Studies commissioned by the United Kingdom's Food Standards Agency have linked Red Dye No. 40 to hyperactivity in children.
Some of your favorite foods and snacks contained the banned Red Dye No. 3. Here they are
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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?
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FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 From Food, Beverages and Ingested Drugs, Citing Link to Cancer in Lab Rats
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Is red 40 safe? Here's what health experts want you to know
Red 40 is making headlines again as lawmakers debate whether food dyes should be banned in the US. Here's what health experts say about its safety.