Made from petroleum and chemically known as erythrosine, red dye No. 3 is a synthetic color additive used to give foods and beverages a cherry-red color.
A colorful ingredient you may find in your pantry or medicine cabinet is now banned by the Food and Drug Administration.
VERIFY answers four questions about the common food additive red dye No. 3, including what products contain it and if the FDA ban will take effect right away.
Red dye No. 3 is officially banned in the United States. The announcement has raised concerns about the safety of other food ...
The synthetic additive found in thousands of food products will now be phased out by 2027, but advocates say the agency's ...
The FDA is banning red dye No. 3 from your favorite treats. Here's everything you need to know about which candies and drinks ...
The FDA has banned Red No. 3 dye which is in multiple foods, drinks, medications, and other products. Which ones have Red 3? Why was it banned?
After decades of debate, the FDA has finally banned Red Dye No. 3, a synthetic food coloring linked to cancer in rats.