The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has officially banned red dye — called Red 3, or Erythrosine — from foods, dietary ...

Over 35 years after the first study linking the artificial food dye Red 3 to thyroid cancer in rats was published, the U.S.

For decades, FD&C Red No. 3 has added its vivid cherry-red hue to candies and cupcakes—but its risks have been debated just ...

Red 3—also called FD&C Red No. 3, erythrosine or E127—has been widely used in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals since its ...

Based on the somewhat primitive tests available, these were trimmed down to seven, one of which was erythrosine, a compound that was first synthesized in 1876 by Swiss chemist Karl Kussmaul.

For consumers, the ban on Red No. 3 represents a small victory for public health and safety. It shows that the FDA is ...

The synthetic additive found in thousands of food products will now be phased out by 2027, but advocates say the agency's ...

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, ...

A colorful ingredient you may find in your pantry or medicine cabinet is now banned by the Food and Drug Administration.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned red dye — called Red 3, or Erythrosine — from foods, dietary ...

Shoppers should always check food labels to see if an item they want to buy includes Red 3, which is also known as ...