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Red No. 3, a synthetic dye that gives a cherry hue to candies, sodas, and some medications, has been linked to cancer in some animal studies.

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Even before the FDA ban, U.S. candy companies were already under pressure to abandon Red No. 3 following California's ban of the dye in 2023; the Twin Bing isn't sold that far west. Palmer ...

Los Angeles-based registered dietitian nutritionist Ilana Muhlstein shared excitement about the FDA "finally" banning the synthetic dye that has been in candy ... and sugar-free water flavors ...

While some of Gensener’s family members restrict their kids’ access to all-dye-free candy, she would rather give the shop's customers a choice. “I get it, and I see both sides, but I also ...

The decision comes more than two years after advocates pressured the agency to ban the dye, which is used in bubblegum, candy and fruit cocktail, arguing that it is safer to use natural coloring ...

Red dye No. 3 is a synthetic food colorant, also referred to as erythrosine, found in thousands of food and drink products, including certain candy, cake, cupcake, frosting and icing products ...

Candy Corn manufacturer Ferrara told BI in a statement that the brand has been gradually phasing out Red No. 3, and will be free of the dye by 2026. Related stories Red No. 3 was banned in ...