FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 From Foods (Newser Breaking News)

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January 15, 2025 Sponsored by   Happening Now FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 From Foods US regulators on Wednesday banned the dye called Red 3 from the nation's food supply, reports the AP, nearly 35 years after it was barred from cosmetics because of potential cancer risk. Food and Drug Administration officials granted a 2022 petition filed by two dozen food safety and health advocates, who urged the agency to revoke authorization for the substance that gives some candies, snack cakes, and maraschino cherries a bright red hue. Keep reading   From our sponsor Are You Taking Advantage of Your Amazon Prime Perks? Free music/podcasts, access to lightning deals, and try before you buy are just a few of the many perks that Prime has to offer. Make sure you're not missing out, and get the most out of Amazon Prime. Discover Your Perks   Most Read in the Last 24 Hours   Manage your subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe from Newser emails  |  Privacy Policy We'd love to hear from you. Send us a note at feedback@newser.com. Read our stories on MSN. Newser, LLC  |  1395 Brickell Avenue  |  Suite 800  |  Miami, Florida  |  33131 © 2025 Newser, LLC. All rights reserved