Red Dye No. 3 is an iodine-based compound, which is believed to contribute to its effects on thyroid function.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has officially banned the use of red dye No.3 after the knowledge that it can cause cancer in animals — a discovery found more than 30 years ago.

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Red No. 3 and Red No. 4 are two food dyes commonly found in a range of products, from candy to sports drinks. Here's what ...

commented that "it’s about time" Red 3 was banned. "It never made sense to me why the dye was taken out of lipsticks and blushes 30 years ago but has been allowed to be in our food supply," she ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially banned red dye — called Red 3 ... "It's been more than 30 years since it was banned from cosmetics in the U.S. due to evidence that ...

The Food and Drug Administration has ... the same reasoning the agency used to ban red dye No. 3 in cosmetics and topical drugs over 30 years ago. Today’s ruling follows California’s ban ...

The US Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of red dye No. 3 in food, beverages and ingested drugs, more than 30 years after scientists discovered links to cancer in animals ...