RFK Jr. wants to eliminate FDA’s controversial food additive program. Here’s why that matters
It’s time to revamp the FDA’s “generally recognized as safe,” or GRAS, program that allows companies to add untested ...
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Why did the FDA ban Red Dye No. 3? Reasons explained
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revoked the authorization of Red Dye No. 3, also known as erythrosine, from food, beverages, and ingested drugs. This decision comes after evidence ...
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Why did the FDA ban Red No. 3 dye? All about the banned addictive in food
According to the FDA, Red No. 3 is "a color additive made from petroleum that gives foods and drinks a bright cherry-red color." Scientifically, the dye is known as erythrosine. The dye was first ...
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Red dye No. 3 has been banned, but what about other artificial food dyes?
The agency said it was taking the action because studies found that the dye, also known as erythrosine, caused cancer in lab rats. A federal statute requires FDA to ban any additive found to cause ...