Red Dye No. 3, or erythrosine, is a synthetic red food dye once popular in candies and cakes. The FDA bans Red Dye No. 3 under the Delaney Clause, citing cancer risks observed in lab animals, although ...
In January 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a statement regarding plans to ban a commonly used food dye. In April 2025, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced more ...
The FDA is moving to ban Red Dye 3, a common food coloring, due to cancer concerns in rats despite lack of human evidence. The ban, initiated under Biden, is being accelerated by the Trump ...