The US Food and Drug Administration announced this month that it's effectively banning Red No. 3, the controversial ...

Red No. 3, approved for use in foods in 1907, is made from petroleum. The FDA's move to ban the dye has been in the works for decades. The agency first became aware that the additive was possibly ...

Following the ban of red dye No. 3 in the United States, experts weigh in on the potential health risks of red dye No. 40, ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has officially banned red dye — called Red 3, or Erythrosine — from foods, dietary supplements and ingested medicines, as reported on Wednesday.

Red Dye No. 3, also known as erythrosine, is a synthetic food dye that gives foods and drinks a bright red color. It is also ...

Yellow No. 5 is commonly used in brightly colored soda and candy, often to make them appear fresher and more appetizing.

The FDA banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 based on a petition asking that the agency follow a specific guideline.

For it’s a petroleum-based chemical. Doctors say there is strong evidence that it does have cancer-causing properties.

“The FDA cannot authorize a food additive or color additive if ... The International Association of Color Manufacturers said Red No. 3, which is a synthetic dye made from petroleum, is safe at the ...

The FDA has banned Red Dye 3 in foods, drinks, and medications. Here’s a list of foods with Red Dye 3, possible health ...