FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 in Foods and Drinks

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Red Dye No. 3 faces nationwide ban as FDA cites cancer risks in lab studies.

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Food makers must remove the dye by January 15, 2027, while drug manufacturers have until January 18, 2028.

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Your favorite Valentine's candies, Brach's hearts and Betty Crocker red icing contain this petroleum-based coloring.

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Scientists found lab rats developing cancer from Red Dye No. 3, leading FDA to enforce the Delaney Clause.

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California study from 2021 found the dye might affect children's attention levels.

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Major candy makers like Just Born and Ferrara adapt - with Ferrara keeping it in fewer than 10% of products.

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Natural beet juice and Red 40 emerge as alternatives, while Europe banned the dye in 1994, except for some maraschino cherries.

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Check your labels for "red 3" or "FD&C Red #3" to identify products containing this dye.

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Products will change as manufacturers meet FDA's requirements by the deadlines.

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