Red Dye No. 3 has been banned for use in cosmetics and topical drugs since 1990. So why is it still in our food? This video ...

Red No. 3 -- also known as FD&C Red No. 3, erythrosine or Red 3-- is a synthetic dye that is made from petroleum and adds a "bright, cherry-red color" to the products it is added to.

Red No. 3, an artificial food coloring with links to cancer, will soon be banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Related: What to know about artificial food dyes after red dye No. 3 ban ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned the dye known as Red 3 from the nation’s food supply in January, setting deadlines for stripping the brightly hued additive from candies and cough syrup.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned Red No. 3 last week, a dye that gives food and drink a bright, cherry-red color. The removal is in response to a color additive petition filed in 2022 ...

Red dye no. 3 has been a staple in products like candies, baked goods, and medications due to its vibrant color and stability. Now, manufacturers face the challenge of reformulating products to ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's decision to ban the use of Red No. 3 dye in food products and medications has put a spotlight on the many items that contain the dye.. The FDA's ban on FD&C ...

Food companies have two years to get Red Dye No. 3 out of their products. But other synthetic dyes have also raised concerns, because of behavioral issues in kids. Here's what parents need to ...

Manufacturers who use Red No. 3 in food will have until Jan. 15, 2027, to change their products, according to Wednesday's FDA announcement, while those who use the dye in drugs will have until Jan ...

As red No. 3 is phased out, you may see red dye No. 40 used as a replacement. What are the health issues around red No. 3 and other food dyes?

Food companies have two years to get Red Dye No. 3 out of their products. But other synthetic dyes have also raised concerns, because of behavioral issues in kids. Here's what parents need to ...