US bans red food dye over cancer risk, years after banning it in cosmetics
The US FDA has banned Red Dye No. 3 from food and ingested drugs, decades after evidence revealed its carcinogenic effects in animals. This action aligns US regulations with stricter European standards. The dye, already banned in cosmetics, triggered renewed health concerns despite defenses from the International Association of Color Manufacturers regarding its safety in typical consumption levels.
The US FDA has banned Red Dye No. 3 from food and ingested drugs, decades after evidence revealed its carcinogenic effects in animals. This action aligns US regulations with stricter European standards. The dye, already banned in cosmetics, triggered renewed health concerns despite defenses from the International Association of Color Manufacturers regarding its safety in typical consumption levels.
