Over 35 years after the first study linking the artificial food dye Red 3 to thyroid cancer in rats was published, the U.S.

Removal of Red Dye No. 3 won't be immediate. Here are a few popular foods that currently contain the outlawed colorant.

However, mounting scientific evidence suggests that consuming Red 3 poses significant health risks. These risks prompted ...

Red 3—also called FD&C Red No. 3, erythrosine or E127—has been widely used in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals since its ...

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

The US Food and Drug Administration’s ban on red dye 3, also known as erythrosine, could have several implications for ...

On January 15, 2025, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made a landmark decision to ban the use of Red Dye ...

The FDA recently banned the use of one of those dyes, Red Dye No. 3. Brian Ronholm, director of food policy for Consumer ...

The FDA has banned the use of FD&C Red Dye No. 3 in foods and medicines due to its potential health risks. Discover the science behind this food coloring and its substitutes.

Red dye 3—also known as red dye No.3 and erythrosine—is a synthetic dye that’s derived from petroleum. The dye is usually used in some foods to create a bright, cherry-red color.

(THE CONVERSATION) Red 3 – also called FD&C Red No. 3, erythrosine or E127 – has been ... juice or turmeric is another option. Supporting dye-free brands and staying informed about regulatory ...