Over 35 years after the first study linking the artificial food dye Red 3 to thyroid cancer in rats was published, the U.S.
Red 3—also called FD&C Red No. 3, erythrosine or E127—has been widely used in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals since its ...
The FDA acted on more recent data presented in 2022 as part of a color additive petition showing an increase risk of cancer ...
On Jan. 15, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration revoked its authorization for the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food and ingested medications.
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Red 3 vs. Red 40: The Truth Behind Food Dyes
Did you know your favorite food might be hiding a not-so-healthy secret? Red dye 3, the one that gives many products their ...
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Here's what we know: Red No. 3, also known as erythrosine, is a color additive made from petroleum that gives foods and drinks a bright, cherry-red color. According to the FDA announcement ...
The Food and Drug Administration announced on Wednesday that it has amended its color additive regulations, no longer allowing the use Red No. 3, a dye used in a variety of products. Here's what we ...