You might have to say “goodbye” to some of your favorite candy and other processed foods if they contain an artificial coloring called Red No. 3. The Food and Drug Administration has ...

Studies show that high doses could cause cancer in rats, but the regulators maintain that no evidence exists that ingesting the coloring causes cancer in humans.

Vapes and Zyn are excluded. Red No. 3, also known as erythrosine, is a color additive made from petroleum commonly used in candy, cakes and cupcakes, frozen desserts, frostings and icing ...

Jan. 15, 2024 – A long controversial red food dye called FD&C Red No. 3 will finally be banned by the FDA. The coloring, which is used in thousands of products, is often written on product ...