FDA Bans Red Dye 3 in Food and Drugs Due to Cancer Concerns
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a ban on the use of red dye 3 (chemically known as erythrosine) in foods, beverages, and ingested drugs. The move comes decades after research linked the synthetic dye to cancer in animal studies. The decision follows mounting pressure from advocacy groups and aligns with stricter…
