The cherry-red synthetic dye Red No. 3 is no longer allowed in foods, drinks and drugs. On January 15, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned the dye, which is primarily used to color sweet ...

According to ewg.org, three of the dyes — Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6 — make up about 90% of all food dyes used in the U.S. Some of the risks of synthetic dyes include cancer, hyperactivity ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The FDA earlier this week pulled authorization for Red 3 synthetic dye to be put in food due to potential cancer risks. The move has some concerned parents finally feeling heard.

Red No. 3 is a synthetic dye that gives candies, sodas, and some medications their cherry hue. "The FDA cannot authorize a food additive or color additive if it has been found to cause cancer in ...