FDA bans red dye

The FDA banned Red 3 food coloring. A scientist explains the dye’s history and health risks
Over 35 years after the first study linking the artificial food dye Red 3 to thyroid cancer in rats was published, the U.S. is beginning to phase it out of foods and drugs.
FDA bans red dye but 8 risky food colors remain legal
Discover what FDA's red dye ban means for your food safety. Learn which synthetic colors remain in your favorite foods and their potential health risks.
Why Red Dye No. 3 has been banned in food
The FDA recently banned the use of one of those dyes, Red Dye No. 3. Brian Ronholm, director of food policy for Consumer Reports, joined the Standard with more about the dye and what the ban means. Texas Standard: I bet you’ve been getting a lot of questions about this one. Why did the FDA ban Red Dye No. 3 in the first place?
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.
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.
RFK Jr. wants to get rid of food dyes. These 'crunchy moms' are ready.
RFK Jr. said in Wednesday's confirmation hearing that he wants to combat food dyes. 'Crunchy moms' finally feel seen.
As RFK Jr. faces Senate confirmation hearings, here's where he stands on vaccines, food dyes
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The link between artificial food dyes and ADHD in kids
Studies going back decades have shown a potential link between artificial food dyes and attention deficit hyperactivity ...
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What Is Red Dye 40: A Complete Guide
Learn what Red Dye 40 is used for, what foods contain it, and whether or not research supports its link to behavioral issues ...
Do food dyes make ADHD worse? Here's what parents should know
The U.S. FDA is reportedly considering a ban on the additive Red 3. Here’s what experts do—and don’t—know about how food dyes ...
No artificial colors in food is an 'ambitious,' but 'doable' goal
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Red dye No. 3 is now banned in the US. Here’s what studies show about more common dyes
That assessment included all the artificial food dyes — not just red dye No. 3. Of the seven artificial dyes , green dye No. 3 is the least used, according to the Environmental Working Group ...
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As synthetic food dyes attract more attention, one Idaho family shares how cutting them out helped their daughter with ADHD
Small studies going back decades have shown a potential link between artificial food dyes and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms in kids.
Iowa lawmakers consider bill to outlaw margarine, food dyes in schools
Some Iowa representatives want to ban margarine and certain food dyes from schools with a bill modeled closely after a law ...