FDA bans red dye

Red dye No. 3 has been banned. How does it compare to red dye No. 40 and other food dyes still on the market?
The FDA’s move comes more than a year after California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the California Food Safety Act, which bans red dye No. 3 and other substances from being sold in the state.
FDA's Red Dye Number 3 Ban sparks health concerns and action
The FDA's ban on Red Dye Number 3, set to take effect in January 2027, raises health concerns among local doctors who recommend reducing artificial food dyes to improve children's health and behavior.
The FDA banned Red Dye No. 3. What foods have it? Here's how to find out
The U.S. Drug and Food Administration has banned Red Dye No. 3 in foods.
What to know about red dye 3 being banned from foods
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned red dye No. 3 from foods. That was first announced on Jan. 15, 2025. This decision by federal regulators comes nearly 35 years after the dye was banned in cosmetics as a possible cancer risk.
Red 3 Ban: Other Ingredients That Could Now Face FDA Scrutiny
Yellow No. 5 is commonly used in brightly colored soda and candy, often to make them appear fresher and more appetizing. Yellow No. 6, which is also used in candy, may appear in salad dressings, pickles, smoked salmon and some medications, according to Healthline.
Breaking down what the FDA ban on Red Dye No. 3 means
Shelves at the grocery stores will soon be looking a little less bright as the Food and Drug Administration issuing a ban on red dye number three from our food.
How food brands and drugmakers are responding to FDA's ban of food dye Red 3
Companies say they are working to update their products to comply with the Food and Drug Administration's decision Wednesday to ban the artificial food dye Red 3, after the agency said it was revoking the additive's authorization over concerns it was causing cancer in rats.
Doctor discusses why FDA banned red dye No. 3
AND EARLIER THIS WEEK, THE FDA ANNOUNCED THE BAN OF RED DYE NUMBER THREE. THE CONTROVERSIAL INGREDIENT OFTEN FOUND IN DRINKS, CANDY AND CEREAL. I’M JOINED NOW BY DOCTOR TARA KESTER, AND INTEGRATED PEDIATRICIAN AT PENN STATE HEALTH CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL.
FDA banning of the dye known as red number 3
An ingredient used in thousands of foods including candy, cereal, and drink cherries will soon no longer be allowed. Today the FDA announced it's banning
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Red No. 3 ban: What to know about foods containing the dye
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‘Food dyes don’t offer any nutritive value:’ Houston pediatric dietitian explains harm with Red Dye 3
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US bans red dye 3 from some frosting, candy and medicine
"Food safety is the number one priority for US confectionery companies," the NCA said in a statement. Red No 3, also ...
You think red dye no. 3 is dangerous? This is much worse.
Red Dye number 3 has been banned by the FDA due to its potential link to cancer in animals, but it is not a significant ...