Red Dye No. 3, a food coloring linked to cancer in animal studies, is being banned in several states. Find out why it's controversial and how to spot it.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a ban on Red Dye 3 (FD&C Red No. 3), an artificial colorant widely used in foods and ingested drugs. This additive has been the subject of ...

Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for ...

The internet is full of podcasts that spread misinformation on health-related topics, such as food dyes and vaccines. The internet also provides the resources to discover the truth, which is usually ...

Allura Red AC (AR), also called FD&C Red No. 40, is a synthetic azo dye with a wide range of uses. As a food dye, it often goes by the designation E129 or C.I. Food Red 17. AR appeared in the chemical ...

The Food and Drug Administration is ordering food and drug makers to remove a dye called Red 3 from the products U.S. consumers eat and drink. The colorant was banned from cosmetics and non-oral ...

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 ...

The FDA is moving to ban Red Dye 3, a common food coloring, due to cancer concerns in rats despite lack of human evidence. The ban, initiated under Biden, is being accelerated by the Trump ...

Accra, March 1, GNA – The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has clarified that the Red Dye-3 or erythrosine (E127) can be used in foods but is guided by the General Standard for Food Additive. It said ...