US bans Red Dye No. 3 in food after decades of cancer warnings: All about health risks of the colour additive

The FDA has banned Red Dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs due to its cancer-causing potential, giving manufacturers until 2027 to comply. Known for its use in candies and processed foods, the dye has shown links to cancer in male lab rats and potential ADHD effects in children.

US bans Red Dye No. 3 in food after decades of cancer warnings: All about health risks of the colour additive
The FDA has banned Red Dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs due to its cancer-causing potential, giving manufacturers until 2027 to comply. Known for its use in candies and processed foods, the dye has shown links to cancer in male lab rats and potential ADHD effects in children.