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FDA banning use of Red No. 3 color

WASHINGTON — The US Food and Drug Administration no longer will allow the use of Red No. 3 in food and ingested drugs. Red No. 3, a synthetic food dye, gives food and beverages a bright, cherry-red ...
Food Dive

Oterra to scale natural alternative to Red 40 food dye in new partnership

The ingredients supplier is working with biotech firm Debut to offer a replacement for one of the most widely used artificial ...
The Conversation

FDA bans Red 3 dye from food and drugs – a scientist explains the artificial color’s health risks and long history

Red 3 – also called FD&C Red No. 3, erythrosine or E127 – has been widely used in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals since its FDA approval in 1969. You’ve likely encountered Red 3 before. It’s a ...
USA Today

FDA bans Red No. 3 food dye in food, drinks: Here's what to know

The Food and Drug Administration has officially banned Red No. 3, an additive used for giving food and drinks a bright, cherry-red color. The FDA announced on Wednesday that it has amended its color ...
Tennessean

Red No. 3 ban: Which foods contain the cherry-red dye and why did FDA ban it?

Red No. 3, an additive used for giving food and drinks a bright, cherry-red color, has officially been banned, announced the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday. The FDA amended its color ...