Made from petroleum and chemically known as erythrosine, red dye No. 3 is a synthetic color additive used to give foods and ...

Did you know your favorite food might be hiding a not-so-healthy secret? Red dye 3, the one that gives many products their ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has officially banned red dye — called Red 3, or Erythrosine — from foods, dietary ...

While color and other aesthetics enhance the enjoyment of foods and drinks, natural color sources — like beet juice, red ...

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

The FDA has banned Red No. 3 dye which is in multiple foods, drinks, medications, and other products. Which ones have Red 3?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially banned red dye — called Red 3, or Erythrosine — from ... which is made from petroleum, is used as a color additive in food and ...

Red No. 3, chemically known as erythrosine, was first introduced into foods in 1907. Companies subsequently added it to ...

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

Manufacturers must stop using Red No. 3 in food and reformulate it by Jan. 15, 2027, according to the FDA announcement. The use of dye in drugs will have until Jan. 18, 2028, according to the FDA.