FDA bans red dye

Red Dye No. 3 versus Red 40: What is the difference, why is only one being banned?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned Red No. 3 last dye, leading those to think Red Dye No. 40 could be next. How are these dyes different?
Is Red Dye 40 The Same As Red Dye 3? What To Know After FDA Ban
Due to all of the controversy surrounding red dye 3—it’s been linked to behavioral issues in kids, for example—many companies have turned to red dye No.40 to get a rosy hue in foods. But is red dye 40 plagued by the same issues that red dye 3 is?
Red dye No. 3 is now banned in the US. Here’s what studies show about more common dyes
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, yellow dye No. 5 and others.
After Red Dye 3 Got Banned, All Eyes Are On Red Dye 40. A Toxicologist Explains The Concerns
After the FDA banned red dye 3 from foods, many are wondering about the future of red dye 40. Here are the differences—and which products they're in.
9 Foods That Contain the Now-Banned Red Dye No. 3
Removal of Red Dye No. 3 won't be immediate. Here are a few popular foods that currently contain the outlawed colorant.
FDA’s Red Dye No. 3 Ban, Explained—What It Means For Food And Trust
For decades, FD&C Red No. 3 has added its vivid cherry-red hue to candies and cupcakes—but its risks have been debated just as long.
FDA's red dye No. 3 Ban sparks health concerns and action
The FDA's ban on Red Dye Number 3, set to take effect in January 2027, raises health concerns among local doctors who recommend reducing artificial food dyes to improve children's health and behavior.
FDA Finally Bans Red Dye No. 3: What You Need to Know
The US Food and Drug Administration announced this month that it's effectively banning Red No. 3, the controversial artificial red dye found in food and drinks that's been linked to cancer. The decision comes 30 years after scientists first discovered links between the dye and thyroid cancer in animals.
Is Red Dye 40 SaferThan Red Dye 3? What Nutritionists Want You to Know
After the recent ban on Red Dye 3, food manufacturers are turning to FDA-approved dyes like Red Dye 40. But is Red 40 safe?
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Red No. 3 ban: What to know about foods containing the dye
Yes, Red 3 is separate from Red 40, a synthetic food dye used to achieve a bright crimson color in condiments and ...