The dye, known for its bright cherry-red color, is found in candies, snack cakes, maraschino cherries, and some beverages.

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 banned Red Dye No. 3. The additive is found in over 9,000 U.S. products. Here’s how to avoid it, and what to reach ...

Over 35 years after the first study linking Red 3 to thyroid cancer in rats was published, the US is beginning to wean it out ...

In the United States, red dye No. 3 is already banned from use in topical medications, and it’s not disappearing from food or ingested medicines right away. Manufacturers using red No. 3 in food ...

Brian Ronholm: Well, this is an issue that’s been percolating for quite a long time. Back in 1990, the FDA made the decision ...

Dietitians explain what red dye number three is, if you should be worried about it, and what to do with the food that has it ...

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 ...

Red Dye No. 3 has also been found in other common pantry and refrigerated products. Story continues below photo gallery. Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist reporting on trending ...

Red 40 is making headlines again as lawmakers debate whether food dyes should be banned in the US. Here's what health experts say about its safety.