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First U.S. State to Propose Ban on Red Dye No. 3 Following FDA Decision?
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FDA to Ban Cancer-Linked Red Dye No. 3 in Foods and Drugs by 2027
Jan 15, 2025, 03:06 PM
U.S. health officials plan to ban the artificial food coloring Red No. 3, which has been linked to cancer in laboratory animals and behavioral problems in children. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed that the ban will affect food and ingested drugs, with the prohibition set to take effect on January 15, 2027. The decision comes nearly 35 years after the dye was barred from cosmetics due to potential cancer risks. The move follows a 2022 petition from health groups and activists advocating for its removal. Red No. 3, made from petroleum, is used in thousands of products including candies, cereals, beverages, and cold medicines, giving them a bright red cherry color. The FDA's decision aligns U.S. food safety regulations with those of other countries, such as Europe and Australia, where the dye is already banned.
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